Tragedy Strikes: Three University of Wyoming Students Killed in Car Crash

Tragedy Strikes: Three University of Wyoming Students Killed in Car Crash

A devastating car crash on a Colorado highway has claimed the lives of three University of Wyoming students. The students, who were members of the university’s swimming and diving team, were traveling in a Toyota RAV4 SUV when the vehicle veered off the road and rolled over multiple times.¹

The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 287, about 10 miles south of the Wyoming-Colorado border. Two other students were injured in the crash, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.²

The victims have been identified as Charlie Clark, 19, a sophomore psychology major from Las Vegas; Luke Slabber, 21, a junior studying construction management from Cape Town, South Africa; and Carson Muir, 18, a freshman on the women’s swimming and diving team and an animal and veterinary sciences major from Birmingham, Alabama.

The university community is in shock and mourning the loss of these young lives. “We are heartsick at the news of this terrible tragedy for our university, our state, our student-athlete community and, most importantly, the families and friends of these young people,” said University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel.

The crash is still under investigation, and possible causes including driving too fast, impairment, and distractions are being explored.

This tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of reckless driving. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims.