Three Students Lost: University of Wyoming
Tragic Loss
A crash near the Wyoming–Colorado border killed three University of Wyoming men’s swimming and
diving team members: Charlie Clark, 19; Luke Slabber, 21; and Carson Muir, 18.
The accident happened at “the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Red Mountain Road.”
What Happened
Authorities say the Toyota RAV4 “swerved off the roadway and rolled multiple times.”
The Colorado State Patrol said the crash “remains under investigation,”
and that no factors, including “speed, impairment, or distraction,” have been ruled out.
Survivors
Two other teammates suffered “non-life-threatening injuries”
and were released from the hospital. Officials reported the
vehicle had five occupants and “left the southbound lane before rolling.”
Community Response
University leaders said the students were not on official business.
President Ed Seidel said the loss has “profoundly impacted the university and
wider community,” while counseling services are
being offered as the state and campus mourn the athletes.
