James Moen Obituary – The Grand Junction Police Department provided an update on Saturday regarding an individual who had been reported missing. On Thursday, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Rangers of the Colorado National Monument were informed about the discovery of a vehicle in the vicinity of Ute Canyon Overlook. Mesa County Search and Rescue promptly arrived at the scene of the accident and discovered a deceased individual inside the vehicle.
This person matched the description of James Moen, a 23-year-old who had been reported missing on January 9th at around 4:00 a.m. He was last seen entering the entrance of the Colorado National Monument. The Grand Junction police have stated that the Mesa County Coroner’s Office is assisting with the investigation and will disclose the cause of death.
The search efforts were a collaborative endeavor involving the Grand Junction Police Department, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Mesa County Search and Rescue, and the Rangers of the Colorado National Monument. The authorities expressed their gratitude to the public for their support and assistance in locating Mr. Moen.