UPDATED: Accident in Sublette County claims the life of Star Valley man; Pinedale woman
*Information from the Wyoming Highway Patrol* On January 28, 2019, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 131 on US 191 north of Pinedale, Wyoming. Around 4:35 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a two-vehicle collision….
Trooper survives close call
A state trooper is counting his lucky stars this week after a close call near Rawlins. Monday, January 7, 2019, around 1:40 p.m. a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision. The collision occurred at milepost 4 on…
Federal government shutdown not expected to affect WYDOT operations
(The following is a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation) The shutdown of the federal government is not expected to have any immediate effect on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s operations. WYDOT will use its borrowing authority to…
Traffic stop results in arrest
Timothy Peterson, a 42-year-old resident of Afton, was arrested in Afton after eluding law enforcement in a 2007 GMC Sierra truck. The pursuit began at 7:36 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, after a Wyoming State Trooper attempted to stop Peterson…
WHP unites with law enforcement to educate public about the Move Over law
Motorists moving over for law enforcement, emergency, maintenance and other types of vehicles parked on the side of Wyoming highways and interstates are not only abiding by the law but are also keeping their fellow citizens safe. On Nov. 8,…
Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho team up for traffic safety operation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Law enforcement agencies in three states will be joining forces this weekend as part of an impaired driving enforcement operation in conjunction with the University of Wyoming and Boise State University football game on Saturday, Sept. 29….
Car accident near Lusk claims Illinois man
On August 16, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 195 on US 18 near Lusk, Wyoming. At 10:32 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a two-vehicle collision. A 2014 Toyota Yaris was traveling northbound on…
Single-vehicle crash claims the life of Afton man
A 21-year old Afton man is dead following a single-vehicle accident in Grover in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 19. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Alexander Rex Verley, 21 of Afton, was driving a Dodge Dakota northbound…
News Briefs: June 4, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Prosecutor looks to dismiss charges in shooting death CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Laramie County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion Thursday afternoon…
WHP Trooper Assaulted on Traffic Stop
On May 31, 2018 a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle at milepost 92 on Interstate 80, just east of Green River for a speeding violation at approximately 07:45 a.m. While conducting the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of additional…