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A crash involving five teens and no seatbelts has left one dead in Cañon City.

Only one car was involved, a 1997 Saturn wagon driven by Josh Cline, 18, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Nicholas W. Grandee, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene. Cline and three other passengers, identified as Justin Grantham, 19, Paul Minor, 19, and Kyle DeWall, 17, were all injured.

Cline was speeding and trying to "jump" a small hillcrest near Plum and Riverside Drive about 10:20 p.m. Thursday, said investigators.

Cline lost control and the Saturn rotated off the road and crashed through several yards and a driveway. It rolled and hit a porch support frame at 404 Riverside Ave.

None of the car's occupants was wearing seat belts, officials said.

The Saturn was traveling 60mph in a 30mph posted zone, investigators said.

Alcohol and drugs were involved, and charges are pending.