A tragic incident in Wyoming has resulted in the death of an 18-year-old after she allegedly exited a moving SUV, according to authorities.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported that the event occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near milepost 1.5 on Rendezvous Road, south of Riverton.
According to a fatality crash summary, the vehicle was traveling westbound when, for unknown reasons, the passenger, Stephanie Grace Bearstail, allegedly jumped out of the SUV.
Bearstail, a Fort Washakie native, was pursuing studies in the medical sciences and had a passion for sports, creative hobbies, and helping others. Her family and friends remember her as an adventurous spirit with a bright personality and a loving heart.
Her obituary describes her as someone who “brought joy to those around her” and whose absence has left an irreplaceable void.
Bearstail’s passing marks the 16th reported highway fatality in Wyoming this year.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
With input from KGAB AM 650.
