(Fremont County, WY) – The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently shared that a high-speed chase occurring on June 20, started in Riverton during a traffic stop, ended just outside of Shoshoni, and resulted in a non-fatal rollover and arrest.
“On June 20th, Troopers in the Riverton area were conducting a criminal interdiction detail when a pursuit with a reckless driver began,” the report from the WHP states.
“The driver passed the Troopers in Riverton northbound on Federal Blvd at approximately 80 miles per hour, in a 30-mile-per-hour zone. A pursuit ensued as they headed north out of town. During the chase, the suspect vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic, forcing vehicles into the ditch. During the chase, speeds surpassed 130 miles per hour.”
The report goes on to inform that due to the driver’s dangerous behavior, a tactical vehicle intervention (TVI) was conducted near mile marker 124 on WY 789.
“The suspect vehicle left the road to the right, rolling several times before coming to rest on its wheels,” the report continues. “The unrestrained driver, a 22-year-old male from Riverton, sustained minor injuries in the crash. After being released from the hospital, he was arrested for numerous charges, including driving under the influence and felony eluding.”
The report did not include the name of the driver.
The WHP requests that if you were one of the vehicles forced off the road by this driver, please reach out via Messenger on the WHP Facebook page.
“Thank you to the Shoshoni Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office – Wyoming for your assistance.”