Article says she tried turning around and got two wheels too high on an embankment which started the vehicle rolling…she and dog were ejected which means she wasn’t wearing a seat belt?
If she was and was thrown, I can’t imagine the force that could do that. I really couldn’t speculate. That car was demolished, though I also imagine seatbelts are tested and designed to not fail in those types of scenarios so who knows.?So many factors at play.
If memory serves (from my reading of the article) it rolled.
Well I am spot on about the car climbing the hillside, and I don't know about the belt. The followup posted sounds like the driver stayed in the cab, so, buckled up?
I'd scalp that catalytic converter.Well I am spot on about the car climbing the hillside, and I don't know about the belt. The followup posted sounds like the driver stayed in the cab, so, buckled up?
"My best friend and i were sightseeing in Colorado when we decided to drive up a mountain road to visit a waterfall. The road got very questionable so i got out to spot her so we could turn around, i was standing on the edge of the cliff so she would know not to go forward and fall off the mountain side. Unfortunately the gas was hit too hard which caused the two passenger tires to hit and climb the dirt wall behind the vehicle. The bronco then tipped over and the momentum kept the car to roll off the cliff 400ft before stopping.
The reason i am telling you this is because the cab of this bronco held up SO well considering how the outside looked and very much could’ve been the reason my friend is still alive. On top of that the engine was ejected from the vehicle which is pretty fascinating.
PLEASEEEE no hateful or rude comments. We know where we messaged up and we learned our lesson. We’ve been through enough and don’t need anymore hate, thank you."
Followup pics:
Good luck. It probably belongs to that salvage guy now, along with the lotion bottle that you'll see made it to the passenger seat.
I think the GOAT needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Joking aside, they're lucky to be alive (driver and dog).Good news is the driver is alive. Just because Mitch Creel did Black Bear in a BS, don't assume you can. The badge looks to be an Outer Banks. It is the gray vehicle in the photos, not easy to immediately recognize as a BS.
News report / info:
*Black Bear Pass and Bridal Veil Rd open since 10am Sunday after being closed to vehicle traffic at 745am due to vehicle rollover. The pass re-opened after the vehicle was cleared. Thank you for your patience. See below for details.
230pm Deputies have learned that the women were driving up Bridal Veil Road and entered the one-way Black Bear Pass going the wrong way. The passenger told Deputies they did not see the sign indicating the beginning of the one way pass. After a couple of switchbacks they decided it was best to turn around. The passenger then stepped of the vehicle to help the driver navigate, and while backing up, two of the wheels went high enough on the embankment to cause the vehicle to begin to roll. The 2021 Ford Bronco rolled off the cliff an estimated 400 feet, ejecting the driver, the dog, and the vehicle's engine before coming to a stop.
1045am Dog update: 1 year-old golden doodle "Chewy" treated for minor injuries, doing well.
10am According to initial reports, driver is an out of state 23 year-old female who was ejected and suffered serious injuries. Her passenger was out of the vehicle when rollover occurred and not injured, and a dog was ejected and being treated at a local vet. Fortunately, no hikers or drivers of other vehicles were killed or injured by this falling car or associated debris.
Sheriff Masters wishes to thank TFPD, Telluride Marshal’s Deputies, and CSP for their efficient response and care and extends his best wishes to the driver for a good recovery from her serious injuries. Sheriff Masters also wants to remind everyone, “Black Bear Pass is an extremely dangerous road and should only be driven by experienced off-road drivers in appropriate off-road vehicles. Legally, a 16 year-old who got his driver’s license a few hours prior, may attempt to drive the pass in his grandmother’s 1980’s sedan. That doesn’t mean it’s safe to do so."
940am Deputies and wrecker on scene; estimated time for road and pass to be re-open is by 1030am.
830am Black Bear Pass and Bridal Veil Rd are closed due to vehicle rollover. Will reopen after wrecker removes vehicle. Unknown ETA.
Driver treated on scene by Telluride Fire Protection District medics and transported to Telluride Regional Medical Center for further care.
More info added - from Sheriff's office:
230pm Deputies have learned that the women were driving up Bridal Veil Road and entered the one-way Black Bear Pass going the wrong way. The passenger told Deputies they did not see the sign indicating the beginning of the one way pass. After a couple of switchbacks they decided it was best to turn around. The passenger then stepped of the vehicle to help the driver navigate, and while backing up, two of the wheels went high enough on the embankment to cause the vehicle to begin to roll. The 2021 Ford Bronco rolled off the cliff an estimated 400 feet, ejecting the driver, the dog, and the vehicle's engine before coming to a stop.
1045am Dog update: 1 year-old golden doodle "Chewy" treated for minor injuries, doing well.
10am According to initial reports, driver is an out of state 23 year-old female who was ejected and suffered serious injuries. Her passenger was out of the vehicle when rollover occurred and not injured, and a dog was ejected and being treated at a local vet. Fortunately, no hikers or drivers of other vehicles were killed or injured by this falling car or associated debris.
