A profound sadness has been felt by many families in Wyoming following the loss of three great swimmers from the University of Wyoming who were killed in a vehicle accident in Colorado.
Following the tragedy, the whole school community has banded together to support the swim team and their mourning families.
According to a number of accounts, the university’s swim team members Carson Muir, Charlie Clark, and Luke Slabber perished in the collision on Highway 287 north of Fort Collins. Everyone at the institution was horrified to hear the news, and both staff and students have come forward to express their support and sympathies.
On Thursday, February 22, just before 2:45 p.m., a deadly accident occurred. Muir, Clark, Slabber, and two other passengers were in the Toyota Rav4, which skidded off the road as it headed south toward Fort Collins. According to preliminary findings, the vehicle swerved to dodge a slowing down vehicle.
“The vehicle veered, went off the road, and repeatedly rolled over, according to the initial signs.” The institution issued a press release saying, “The accident is being looked into.”
However, according to NBC News, factors like speed and distractions have not been ruled out as possible reasons of the collision. The Colorado State Patrol made this statement on Friday, February 23.
According to the news source, two additional men’s swimming and diving team members—one of whom was operating the vehicle—were also injured in the collision, but their wounds were not life-threatening, and they were allowed to leave the hospital.
Jace Smith, a graduate student at the institution, told CBS that the students were preparing to welcome back the Texas women’s swim team. “It was terrible.” It’s a depressing occasion. He remarked, “I think everybody feels bad for the swim team right now.”
“I think it’s fantastic that the pupils are publishing these statements on their behalf. “I hope everything works out for everyone,” he remarked, hoping to lift their spirits.
Since then, Tom Burman, the athletic director at Wyoming, has released a statement pleading for assistance for the families of the fallen students. “These families need all the support they can get, so please pray for them.” Our building has a sign that reads “One Wyoming.” That translates to, “We support our cowboys and cowgirls and we are one state.” Live it, please!
“I’m sorry for the families’ loss,” he continued. I concur with every person in Wyoming and Colorado.
What a dreadful way things have gone. Our sympathies are with the families of the victims as well as the whole University of Wyoming community.