Alcohol suspected in pair of Alpine accidents
*Editor’s Note: The original version of this story noted that the injuries from the SUV collision were minor. Further clarification indicates serious injuries took place as a result of the collision. This correction has been made to reflect that. A…
Runaway RV underscores dangers of Teton Pass
JACKSON (WNE) — As traffic slowed on the approach to Wilson around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a runaway motorhome towing a cargo trailer barreled down Teton Pass at an estimated 45 mph, prompting one witness to fear another deadly crash…
Dump truck crash kills two, sends four to hospital and closes Teton Pass
WILSON, Wyoming — Teton Pass between the Idaho State Line and Wilson, Wyoming, was closed after a multi-car fatality crash on Tuesday. The pass is estimated to reopen between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to a press release…
Truck careens through guardrail and rolls into Snake River
• Minor injuries reported as multiple first responder units work together A two-vehicle accident on US 89/26 resulted in pickup crashing through a guard rail and rolling into the Snake River on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2…
Two-vehicle accident near river turnoff results in minor injuries
A two vehicle accident took place on Hwy 238 near the Auburn turnoff from US 89 on Tuesday afternoon. The collision took place approximately a half-mile from US 89 at approximately 4:45 p.m. According to information provided by the Wyoming…
Collision releases raw sewage on Highway 22
JACKSON (WNE) — During rush hour on Highway 22 on Thursday evening, a distracted driver rear-ended a truck carrying a vat of human waste, releasing about 250 gallons of raw sewage onto the highway. “I didn’t see chunks…
No major injuries reported in two-vehicle accident south of Afton
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning on US 89 near the Kodiak Mountain Resort south of Afton on Wednesday. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a gray Toyota SUV was waiting at a stop…
Arizona man sentenced for DUI crash that killed horse near Grover
An Arizona man has been sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for causing a head-on collision near Grover last summer that resulted in the death of a horse. Stewart Scott Jones had previously pleaded guilty to Felony Property Destruction…
Wyoming Highway Patrol struggles with staffing; starting salaries rank 44th in nation
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In early February, the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association launched its first-ever online awareness campaign to draw attention to its ongoing compensation and employee retention crisis. The…
Two transported for medical care after head-on crash in Snake River Canyon
Seat belt use is being credited for minimizing what could have been more severe injuries in a head-on collision in the Snake River Canyon on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at approximately 9:15 a.m. at mile post 123.5 on…