Distraught five-year-old orphan spent a DAY in wrecked truck after crash that killed both her parents

Published: 00:25, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 00:25, 8 May 2026 A five-year-old girl survived a horrifying car crash in Colorado that killed both of her parents.  Kayce Griffin, 5, spent more than 24 hours in a wrecked truck after her parents, 24-year-old Klariza Tarango and 25-year-old Devante Griffin, died when the vehicle overturned.  The wreckage was discovered by Colorado State Police on Saturday off of US Highway 160, after a nearby driver reported the overturned truck, Durango Herald reported. The crash site was spotted on Friday but was not reported until the next day, according to the outlet.  Police said the truck was the only vehicle involved in the wreck, adding that they believe the incident happened around 6am Friday and was not visible from the road.  Little Kayce suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. She was later released into her grandfather’s care.  While the cause of the accident remains unknown, authorities say they have ruled out high speed and impairment as possible factors.  Neither Klariza or Devante were wearing their seat belts when first responders discovered the wreckage, La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith said per the outlet. Kayce Griffin, 5, spent more than 24 hours in a wrecked truck after her parents, 24-year-old Klariza Tarango and 25-year-old Devante Griffin, died when the vehicle overturned The wreckage was discovered by Colorado State Police on Saturday off of US Highway 160 A GoFundMe was created by Devante's mother, sharing photos and details about the horrible tragedy. 'My son Devante Griffin was in a tragic car accident outside of Mayfield. His truck rolled over, and the accident took both his life and his girlfriend's,' Lequette Reed wrote on the fundraiser.   'Miraculously, my grandbaby survived, but our family has been left heartbroken and overwhelmed by this sudden loss,' she continued. According to a separate GoFundMe set up for Devante, the couple leaves behind another daughter, two-year-old Karenza. He was remembered as a loving 'jokester' who could light up any room. Klariza is remembered as a loving mother, per their GoFundMes. The grieving families said the fundraiser donations will go toward funeral expenses, as well as medical costs for the five-year-old girl who survived. Devante Griffin, 25, is remembered as a loving 'jokester' who could light up any room Klariza is remembered as a loving mother The crash site was reportedly spotted on Friday but was not reported until the next day While the cause of the accident remains unknown, authorities say they have ruled out high speed and impairment as possible factors The couple leaves behind another daughter, two-year-old Karenza 'This would mean so much to me and the family because I don't know how or where to begin,' Lequetee Reed wrote on the GoFundMe. 'Thank you in advance for your kindness, support, and prayers.' The police have not released an update on the investigation, but a memorial with a cross has been placed at the site of the crash.  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.