Details Emerge About Fatal Crash Involving Six Near Laramie

A 20-year-old Wyomingite is dead following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Albany County, authorities say.

Crash Details

According to a fatality crash summary from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 1:06 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, at milepost 4.14 on Sand Creek Road (County Road 34), south of Laramie.

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Six people were reportedly traveling east in a GMC Yukon, when the SUV crested a hill and the rear end lost traction with the roadway.

"The driver attempted to keep the vehicle on the roadway but overcorrected, causing the vehicle to trip and roll," the summary reads.

Sadly, Johanna Quintanilla, an unbuckled passenger, didn't survive her injuries. Four of the other five occupants were also reportedly injured.

No Factors Listed

The summary does not list any possible contributing factors.

Fatal Crash Statistics

There have been 12 reported fatal crashes in Wyoming this year, resulting in 15 deaths.

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Source: Rollover Crash Claims Life of 20-Year-Old Wyomingite, Injures 4