Wyoming sees spike in auto crashes due to high wind speeds

Wyoming sees spike in auto crashes due to high wind speeds

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reported that the ongoing high wind speeds throughout the state have caused 39 vehicles to crash on Wyoming highways so far this week, primarily between Dec. 9 and Dec. 11. According to a report from WYDOT, most of the crashes occurred on Interstate 80 near Cooper Cove west of Laramie, on Interstate 25 on Wyo Hill south of Cheyenne and along I-25 near Wheatland at Bordeaux. Many blown…

Windstorms Cause at Least 39 Blow-Over Crashes in Three Days

CHEYENNE – High winds have caused 39 vehicles to crash on Wyoming highways so far according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Most crashes occurred on Interstate 80 near Cooper Cove west of Laramie, Interstate 25 on Wyo Hill south of Cheyenne, and I-25 near Wheatland at Bordeaux. Many blown-over vehicles were underweight, and some

Windstorms cause nearly 40 blow-over crashes in three days

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – High winds have wreaked havoc on highways in Wyoming this week, and has kept law enforcement authorities busy. A press release issued by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) stated that the ongoing high wind event has caused 39 vehicles to crash on Wyoming highways so far this week, especially from Dec. 9-11. That number could still increase. “With winter being the state’s windiest months, the Wyoming Department of Transportation an…