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5 Colorado teenagers killed after vehicle plunges off cliff
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The victims, all 17 years old, were identified by the Mesa County Coroner's Office.
A tragic incident occurred in Colorado, resulting in the loss of five lives. The victims, all 17 years old, were identified by the Mesa County Coroner's Office. Their vehicle was found crashed on a hillside, and emergency crews discovered the occupants had perished.
The Grand Junction Police Department received a report about the incident, prompting a response from first responders. They arrived on the scene to find the vehicle had gone off a roadway and down a steep slope. Further details about the incident are available from the authorities, who are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the role of speed.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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