Pinedale teenager killed in recreational vehicle accident over the weekend.
The following is a news release from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office.
(Pinedale, Wyo – July 13th, 2020) Yesterday, July 12th 2020 at approximately 0820pm Sublette County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting there had been a rollover of a recreational vehicle near the Sublette and Lincoln County line. The reporting party advised a female occupant was not conscious or breathing and CPR instructions were given by SCSO dispatchers while Deputies and EMS responded to the scene.
Upon their arrival responders found a dune buggy to be rolled on its top and a female occupant unresponsive. Unfortunately, due to severe head injuries the 14-year-old driver succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. A helmet was in use at the time of the crash and, the other juvenile occupant of the vehicle was taken to a nearby medical facility to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
This comes as Sublette Counties third traffic fatality this year. Remember to always wear your seatbelt when traveling in your cars and recreational vehicles alike. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family for their loss in this difficult time
