Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a fatal single vehicle crash on Saturday, August 20, at approximately 11:40 pm in the area of E Rd and Duffy Dr. The two adult males involved in the crash were traveling eastbound on E Rd when the rollover occurred. The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The passenger was ejected from the vehicle and died on scene. The Mesa County Coroner's Office will be responsible for releasing the identity of the deceased after appropriate notifications have been made.
Alcohol and speed are being looked at as factors in this crash. Investigation is ongoing.