A vehicle-versus-tree crash that became a verbal dispute was reported at approximately 2:39 a.m. near F Road and 31 Road. Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies and Clifton EMS responded to the area.
The driver reportedly said he fell asleep at the wheel. A homeowner confronted the driver, leading to a verbal argument, and the driver left the scene on foot. No confirmed injuries were reported in the scanner traffic. Law enforcement is investigating.
Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.