Five 17-year-old boys die after vehicle plunges off cliff near Grand Junction
A passing driver spotted something below the roadway, leading to the discovery of the crash that killed five 17-year-old boys. Authorities are investigating the cause, including whether speed was a factor.
Five 17-year-old boys died after the vehicle they were traveling in went off a roadway and down a steep cliff in western Colorado, prompting a major recovery effort and an ongoing investigation into what caused the crash. Authorities said the single-vehicle crash occurred near Lookout Lane in Orchard Mesa, south of Grand Junction, CBS News reported.