Double Fatal Accident Under Investigation
Two young men were killed in a crash on Otero County Road 28 north of La Junta Tuesday Morning.
State troopers say the crash happened between midnight and 2 a.m., but it took several hours for anyone to find the wrecked Mustang.
Investigators with the Colorado State Patrol say the driver of the car lost control, over-corrected, and rolled the vehicle.
21 year old Brandon Dellinger of La Junta and 21 year old Richard Dillingham of Swink died at the scene.
20 year old Aaron Parker was riding in the back seat. Parker was seriously injured in the crash, and was flown to a Denver hospital for treatment.
State troopers say none of the men were wearing their seatbelt.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
It’s unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
