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Driver Survives Plunge Off Cliff Near Telluride

TELLURIDE, Colo. (CBS4) - A man survived after the SUV he was driving went off a cliff and rolled approximately 150 feet downhill near Telluride.

The driver not only survived the crash, but was able to walk home.

Drive Off Cliff 2 (from San Miguel SO)
(credit: San Miguel County Sheriff's Office)
Drive Off Cliff 3 (from San Miguel SO)
(credit: San Miguel County Sheriff's Office)
Drive Off Cliff 4 (from San Miguel SO)
(credit: San Miguel County Sheriff's Office)

Other drivers reported seeing the SUV on the hillside on Friday. Authorities say the driver was likely ejected before the car came to a stop.

The driver told San Miguel County Sheriff Bill Masters he's okay.

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