Homicide — Casper, WY — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A commercial tanker truck driver failed to stop for traffic waiting to enter a one-lane construction zone and crashed into seven other vehicles, killing two people and injuring eight others.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Casper, WY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 2 (two people killed)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The crash happened at 1:50 p.m. Friday on U.S. Highway 20/26 near mile marker 58.3, about 45 miles northwest of Casper.
  • Driver inattention was identified as a possible contributing factor in the crash by the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
  • No criminal charges had been announced as of Wednesday.
  • The investigation into the crash is active and information about potential criminal charges won't be released until it's completed.
  • Two people died, eight were injured, and seven escaped injury in the crash.