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Teen escapes vehicle plunge unharmed
Tristyn Guzman, 18, of Ouray emerged from this accident off County Road 361 unharmed early Monday morning. Police say Guzman swerved to avoid a fox, sending her vehicle so-60 feet down the hillside near Box Canon Park. Photo courtesy Brent Einhorn
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By Mike Wiggins, on June 25, 2020
Teen escapes vehicle plunge unharmed

Police say a recent Ouray High School graduate was fortunate to escape with no injuries after her car plunged off a hill on County Road 361 last weekend.

Tristyn Guzman, 18, who graduated in May, crawled out of her 2007 Subaru Legacy wagon unharmed, Officer Justin Crandall said.

The accident happened around 2:15 a.m. Monday. Crandall said Guzman was heading home after her boyfriend dropped her off at her car, which was parked in the upper parking area of County Road 361, when a fox ran into the ro...

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By Mike Wiggins and James Hanlon 
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