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Jim
August 18th, 2019, 01:03 PM
Elderly couple injured after rolling Jeep 450 down steep terrain near Telluride

https://kdvr.com/2019/08/18/couple-injured-after-rolling-jeep-450-down-mountain-near-telluride/

The passenger compartment looks intact.

Spieg
August 18th, 2019, 07:40 PM
Lots of blood on the driver's headrest. Hope they come out of it okay.

dieseldoc
August 19th, 2019, 02:57 PM
Have heard some about the folks.
They are in critical condition but alive.
Seeing the damage this is good news.

FINOCJ
August 26th, 2019, 02:17 PM
Another roll-over...this one on Black Bear...
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/serious-roll-over-crash-shuts-down-most-dangerous-drive-in-colorado/

Spieg
August 26th, 2019, 03:16 PM
Another roll-over...this one on Black Bear...
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/serious-roll-over-crash-shuts-down-most-dangerous-drive-in-colorado/


"If you’re trying to tackle any of Colorado’s off-roading trails and roads, plan for the worst. Pack extra water, tools, food, layers, and gasoline."
... but don't load it all on your roof. Consider your COG when packing/planning...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECh0377UIAcLBnf.jpg

open_circuit
August 26th, 2019, 03:31 PM
Those underbody skid plates aren't doing much good now. I hope those folks are all ok.

Jim
August 26th, 2019, 08:32 PM
OUCH - that's the primary "at attention" spot I have for black bear.