Worst Off-Roading Accident in Colorado History - Colorado's Deadliest Trail Pt. 4 Schofield Pass

This is it, the Finale of our Chasing Colorado's Deadliest Trails Series. We are here on Colorado's Deadliest Trail Schofield Pass. This Pass has the worst 4x4 accident ever recorded in Colorado history. 9 People died in one outing while traversing this trail in 1970 the exact day after Colt's Dad drove it in his CJ5. We hope you hang on as we drive Colorado's deadliest trail and visit the Marble Mine that has some really interesting history as well. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you in the shop or on our next adventure. *** Note from Marcus F. Robinson: My father, T Thacher Robinson was the driver of the GMC Jimmy Jeep that went over the edge killing 9 of the 12 occupants including my brother Andrew, half brothers George and Samuel, stepmother Robin and family friends July 7, 1970. Most accounts of the accident are cheap shots about an inexperienced jeep driver, or tourists, or out for the first run in a new jeep. The reality was that the Jimmy Jeep was miss-assembled with three springs left out of the transmission. At the worst possible moment heading up, the jeep popped out of gear and began rolling backwards. Because my father had not pumped out the brakes after fording the Cyrstal River just below the punchbowl, the brakes did not hold and the jeep began rolling backwards. My father, an experienced jeep driver, kept his calm and backed the Jimmy into the side of the mountain where it held long enough for everyone to make a sigh of relief. Then the jeep, either because of loose rock or because it had become unstable, tipped over the edge. My brother Beren has no recollection of how he got out of the jeep which submerged completely in the punch bowl. My father reported to the investigating officials that the jeep had popped out of gear and the jeep was impounded in a state yard where investigators later determined the jeep was missing three springs in the transmission. An appalling side note has to do with two "company officials" that showed up at the state yard after hours with a flatbed truck stating they had permission to take the vehicle for inspection. The night watchman, finding this unusual, refused entry and told them to come back during business hours. They never did. The day the case was to go to trial, GMC offered all families who lost loved ones in the accident an out of court settlement. That said, it was insane of my father to drive up with eleven with him in the jeep. While it was not overloaded weight wise because five of the souls were infants or quite young, it was certainly overloaded lives wise. My father should at the very least have told them to get out and walk up to where it was safer. ********************************* Like this video? Check out these: Chasing Colorado's Deadliest Trails- Watch Them all in order: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1U__4as20wGOpURFTkinlYQda5IJzbjX Part 1/2: https://youtu.be/0z8QMqjeOuo Part 3/4: https://youtu.be/6kFV0OtQbGw Part 1: https://youtu.be/f6ZehfFqm0U Part 2: https://youtu.be/vlRPhj563ek Part 3: https://youtu.be/cNZOfshh2-Q *Part 4: https://youtu.be/9L7_Fazqad0 Chasing Colorado's Toughest Trails- #5 - Independence: https://youtu.be/LDQxKPrRna0 #4 - Carnage Canyon: https://youtu.be/LW71V7AwW34 #3 - Boulder Canyon: https://youtu.be/BjC-x3SRNHQ #2 - Hard Knox: https://youtu.be/bkPZpYRKrRg #1 - Ten Falls: https://youtu.be/aYci2CUwsw8 Watch Them All In Order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQxKPrRna0&list=PL1U__4as20wHWclYCE03cBXc-X3pmWsfr Narrow Escape at Black Bear Pass: https://youtu.be/njLv3Q18KEU Colorado Scenic Byway: https://youtu.be/1SDGQ0cy0HI Chasing Colorado's Toughest Trails Playlist: https://youtu.be/LDQxKPrRna0 ********************************* Get 15% OFF Adam's Driveshafts: Enter Code "BLEEP15" at checkout Get 15% OFF Baja Jerky: Enter Code "BLEEPIN15" at checkout Get 10% OFF Napier Precision Fender Flares: Enter Code "BleepinJeep10" at checkout Get 10% OFF Eastwood Tools: Enter Code "BLEEPINJ" at checkout Get 10% OFF Barnes 4WD: Enter Code "bleepinjeep" at checkout Get a Free Pre-Filter for Thor Cowl Intake: Enter Code "BLEEPINJEEP" at checkout ********************************* If a BleepinJeep video has ever helped you consider returning the favor by: • Supporting us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/bleepinjeep • Becoming a Member here on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2wGeSec • See what we recommend on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2kc6Syn ********************************* *This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.*