Arizona authorities are investigating an apparent suicide incident that occurred Wednesday at the touristic Grand Canyon resort where a man drove his car off a rim.
The CEO for the attraction Ruby Steele confirmed that a man intentionally drove his vehicle off a 4,000-foot high rim, killing himself.
“Earlier today, a situation occurred at the western rim of the Grand Canyon as a visitor to the site tragically took his own life,” Steele said.
“The Hualapai people consider the canyon a place of sacred beauty and healing, and we are devastated by this tragedy.”
She added: “The people of the Hualapai Tribe mourn their loss along with the individual’s family and friends.”
According to Lea Cooper, the Marketing Director for the Grand Canyon Resort Corp, there were no other people inside the car.
“This is still an active investigation and we will provide updates as they become available.”
