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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Douglas Claims Life of Wyoming Man

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Douglas Claims Life of Wyoming Man
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  • PublishedOctober 31, 2024

A single-vehicle crash on October 21 near Douglas, Wyoming, has resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man, according to a report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP).

The accident occurred around 6:45 a.m. on Ross Road, or County Route 31, approximately 15 miles outside of Douglas in Converse County.

Michael Turner was driving northbound in a GMC Sierra when he failed to navigate a left-hand curve. His vehicle left the roadway and collided with the front of a parked Kenworth commercial truck. WHP reports indicate that Turner was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident. Road conditions were dry, and weather conditions were clear, leading investigators to consider driver inattention as a possible factor in the crash.

No other injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were involved. The Wyoming Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation.

Cap City News contributed to this report.

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