"Tragic Crash Claims Lives of University of Wyoming Swim Team Members"
Colorado state officials had identified a rural highway for safety improvements prior to a fatal crash that killed three University of Wyoming students and injured two others. The Colorado Department of Transportation had been conducting a study along the Highway 287 corridor, where the crash occurred, and had already planned safety upgrades, including a deceleration lane, wildlife fencing, and passing lanes. The fatal crash has now prompted officials to prioritize these improvements, with funding being the main obstacle.