CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently reported that it responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne at mile marker 362.
When troopers arrived on the scene, they found that a commercial dump truck was traveling east when it began to drift to the right side of the road. A release from the WHP states that the truck struck the jersey barrier on the front passenger side, spun, then tripped and rolled off the roadway.
The WHP said that the driver of the truck was wearing their seat belt at the time of the crash and suffered only minor injuries. The driver admitted to falling asleep at the wheel. Because of this, they were cited with careless driving, among other commercial violations. No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries were reported.
“The Wyoming Highway Patrol reminds all drivers that driving tired is the same as driving impaired,” the release states. “Switch with your passenger if possible, or, at the very least, find a safe spot to pull over and get some rest if you are feeling sleepy while driving. Be at your best — get some rest.”
