CASPER, Wyo. — A California man died and four others were injured in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 191 north of Rock Springs last Saturday, according to preliminary information in a Wyoming Highway Patrol report.
A Ford Ranger was southbound around mile marker 15.8 when it slowly drifted into the northbound travel lanes, where it struck a northbound GMC Sierra head-on, the report said.
The crash was reported around 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Dry conditions but extreme winds were noted in the report.
Allen Hull Jr., 65, reportedly died in the crash. He was one of the drivers and was using a seat belt, according to information in the report. Driver inattention, fatigue or a possible medical condition are noted as possible contributing factors.
This story contains preliminary information as provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol via the Wyoming Department of Transportation Fatal Crash Summary map. The agency advises that information may be subject to change.
