Amidst this heartbreaking incident, two other members of the men’s swimming and diving team sustained non-life-threatening injuries and have been discharged from the hospital. Notably, one of the survivors was behind the wheel when the crash occurred shortly before 2:45 p.m.
The vehicle, a Toyota RAV4 carrying five occupants, left the southbound lane and rolled multiple times, resulting in the ejection of two individuals, as reported by the Colorado State Patrol, which is actively investigating the details surrounding the accident.
While all the victims were part of the university’s swimming team, it’s important to clarify that they were not on official school business at the time of the tragic incident.
In response to this heartbreaking news, University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing that words fall short in conveying the profound sadness felt by the university, the state, and the broader student-athlete
