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Teen girl tumbles to her death after falling from speeding car outside Denver football stadium
An 18-year-old Colorado woman tragically died after falling from a moving vehicle outside a youth football stadium.
The young woman sustained fatal injuries after falling from a car driven by a juvenile outside EchoPark Stadium, a youth sports venue in Parker - about 25 miles outside Denver - on Thursday, August 7, according to the Parker Police Department.
Police have yet to release details about the vehicle's speed or the circumstances leading up to the fatal fall.
The Parker Police Department have since announced that both their crash investigation team and investigative division are actively working to determine what happened and whether any charges will be filed.
'The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to determine whether any charges will be filed,' the department said in a statement.
Authorities also confirmed they are aware of photos and videos of the incident circulating on social media.
The Parker Police Department have since announced that both their crash investigation team and investigative division are actively working to determine what happened and whether any charges will be filed
'We are committed to gathering the facts before any decisions related to charges are made,' police added.
'In this tragic time, we will continue to support the family of the victim and remain committed to providing answers and resolutions to all those involved,' the department said. 'We also want to remind the community of the unpredictable consequences of operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner or beyond the ability of the driver.'
Police also emphasized the importance of reporting reckless driving immediately.
'If you witness a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner, please call your local law enforcement agency or dial 911.'
Local residents have since taken to social media to offer condolences to the fallen teen.
One user on Facebook even went as far as identifying the victim as 'Paula,' however, authorities have yet to confirm the woman's identity.
'Sweet Paula. My daughter's friend and she's one to many. She can't stop talking about this. We went by there yesterday so she could drop off flowers and her favorite soda,' one user wrote on Facebook.
Local residents have since taken to social media to offer condolences to the fallen teen
One user on Facebook identfied the victim as 'Paula,' however, authorities have yet to confirm the woman's identity
'I heard it from my son too and he was devastated as he knew this young lady. Lifting this family up in prayers for comfort during this difficult season and also praying for all the kids involved. Their world has been turned upside down also with this loss,' wrote another.
'This is the utmost difficult part of growing up. My sons knew this young lady and it's hit their friend group pretty hard. Many of them heading off to college they all had dinner together a few days before this tragic event,' another user commented.
