Two other teammates, also part of the men’s swimming and diving team, survived the crash with non-life-threatening injuries and have since been released from the hospital. One of the survivors was behind the wheel of the Toyota RAV4 when it lost control just before 2:45 p.m., ejecting two passengers during the violent rollover. The accident, still under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol, has deeply shaken the University of Wyoming and its surrounding communities.
University President Ed Seidel and Athletics Director Tom Burman expressed their sorrow and emphasized the availability of counseling for students and staff. Governor Mark Gordon also extended his sympathies, urging everyone to keep the victims’ families in their thoughts. The tragedy stands as a haunting reminder of how fragile life can be—and how one moment can change everything forever.