Man commits suicide by driving off the Grand Canyon’s western border that’s 4,000ft high.

  • An unidentified man drove his car off Grand Canyon West’s edge Wednesday in an apparent attempt at stealing it.
  • Lea Cooper, Grand Canyon Resort Corporation’s marketing director, stated that the man was driving alone at the time.
  • The Hualapai police department is investigating and recovering the vehicle and body from the canyon. 
  • The Grand Canyon West attraction can be found on the Hualapai Reservation. It consists of 108 miles of the Colorado River and parts of the Hualapai Reservation.
  • It’s best known for Skywalk, a glass bridge that juts out 70 feet from the canyon walls and gives visitors a view of the Colorado River 4,000 feet below 










Officials claim that a man committed suicide after driving his car to the Grand Canyon’s western edge.  

On Wednesday, an unidentified man drove his vehicle into the canyon. Grand Canyon West is best known for its Skywalk attraction, which overlooks the Colorado River. Police have not revealed the identity of the victim. 

Lea Cooper (marketing director for Grand Canyon Resort Corporation) said that an incident occurred in which a male drove over the rim. 

Cooper stated that no one else was in the vehicle.

“Details are still being uncovered, [but] based on the nature of the course of action of the individual, we do believe that it was an intentional event,’ Cooper told People on Thursday. 

An unidentified man drove his car off western rim of the Grand Canyon on Wednesday, Grand Canyon West confirmed

On Wednesday, an unidentified man drove his car across the Grand Canyon’s western rim. Grand Canyon West confirmed that. 

Cooper stated, “This is still an active investigation. We will provide updates when they become available.”

Cooper said that these are difficult times. “The entire Hualapai Community sends thoughts of healing and peace to the family and friends of the individual. 

The corporation manages Grand Canyon West, a popular tourist attraction located on the Hualapai Reservation just outside of Grand Canyon National Park. 

Ruby Steele (interim chief executive of the corporation and Hualapai member) stated that the canyon is sacred to the Hualapai people and was devastated by the tragedy.

Grand Canyon West is known for its skywalk attraction (pictured) that juts out 70 feet from the canyon walls to allow visitors to view the Colorado River. Located on the Hualapai Reservation, the Hualapai Police Department is investigating the matter and recovering the man's body and vehicle

Grand Canyon West is well-known for its skywalk (pictured), that extends 70 feet above the canyon walls, allowing visitors to see the Colorado River. The Hualapai Police Department located on the Hualapai Reserve is investigating the matter. They are also recovering the vehicle and body of the man.

Officials from Grand Canyon West stated that they are fully cooperating the Hualapai police department, which is investigating the incident and assisting in the recovery of the body and vehicle.

The Skywalk is the attraction’s most famous feature. This glass bridge, which is horseshoe-shaped and juts out 70ft from the canyon walls, gives visitors a 360 degree view of the Colorado River 4,000ft below. 

The history of the Hualapai tribe has deep roots in the Canyon and river. The lower 108 miles of the Canyon and parts of the Colorado River are situated on the Hualapai Reservation. 

The tribe owned seven hundred thousand acres of land up until 1883 when they agreed to reduce their size to one million. This includes the Canyon’s 108 miles. According to Grand Canyon West. Their ancestral land was located at the Little Colorado River, and subsequently through the entire Grand Canyon. 

The Grand Canyon has seen many deaths. According to the Arizona Daily Sun, the park was the most popular national park for suicides in 2008. 

Many suicides involve people jumping from the ledge, but many others involved in driving the cars off. 

An estimated 12 people die each year in the Grand Canyon due to falling, drowning, or suicide.  

DailyMail.com contacted the Hualapai Police Department. 

If you are worried about someone you love, or are thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255. 

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