GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Authorities received a call this morning from a driver trapped in their car after rolling off a 150-foot cliff off Highway 92 near mile marker 33.

Colorado State Patrol, Plateau Valley Fire, and Mesa County Search and Rescue responded and were able to retrieve the driver and dog from the car.

The driver was care flighted by helicopter to the hospital.

The accident is being investigated by state patrol.

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