I've traveled it countless times myself, that stretch of highway between Laramie and Ft. Collins.
It's not a great road.
Yesterday, three UW swimmers were killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 287 in northern Colorado. Two more were injured. They were 18, 19, and 21.
In September of 2001, eight members of UW’s cross-country team were killed in a two-vehicle collision south of Laramie on U.S. 287 near Tie Siding.
In September 2010, UW football player Ruben Narcisse, 19, of Miami, Florida, was killed on U.S. 287 six miles south of the Wyoming state line after the driver of the vehicle he was a passenger in fell asleep. That one, I guess, you can't blame on the road.
Seems like something should be done.
Appendix:
Governor Gordon Issues Statement Following Fatal Car Accident Involving University of Wyoming Swimmers
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement after learning of a single-vehicle car accident that claimed the lives of three members of the University of Wyoming swim team on Thursday on U.S. 287 in northern Colorado.
“I am heartbroken to learn of the tragic deaths of three University of Wyoming student athletes in a motor vehicle accident on US 287 in Colorado. Jennie and I join the entire university community and all of Wyoming in mourning this loss, and we ask you to keep their families, friends and loved ones close to your hearts during this difficult time.”
