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Colorado Cliff Crash Kills Five Teens
11 Aug
Summary
- Five 17-year-old boys from Grand Junction died in a car crash.
- The vehicle crashed off Lookout Lane down a steep hillside.
- Speed is being investigated as a factor in the fatal incident.
A devastating car crash in Grand Junction, Colorado, resulted in the deaths of five 17-year-old boys on Sunday morning. The teenagers were killed when their vehicle veered off Lookout Lane and crashed down a steep hillside. The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the incident.
Authorities are examining speed as a possible contributing factor to the crash, which occurred late Saturday night. Three of the five victims were wearing seatbelts; the other two were ejected from the vehicle. All five sustained fatal injuries.
Mesa County public schools, which recently welcomed students back from summer break, are providing support for students and staff impacted by this tragic event.
