Independence Monument climbing accident victim identified
Mesa County Coroner’s Office has also confirmed the cause of death
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Published: May. 3, 2022 at 9:26 AM MDT
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A 67-year-old man died yesterday during an ascent of Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument. The deceased has now been identified as Andrew Whiteside, a resident of Lutherville Timonium, Maryland.
The cause of death has been confirmed to be multiple blunt force injuries. No foul play is suspected.
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