A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the University of Wyoming and the broader college sports world. Three members of the school’s swimming and diving team lost their lives in a devastating car crash near the Wyoming-Colorado border — a loss that has left teammates, coaches, and classmates in shock.
The victims were identified as Carson Muir, 18, of Alabama; Charlie Clark, 19, of Nevada; and Luke Slabber, 21, of South Africa. The three student-athletes were traveling with two teammates in a Toyota RAV4 when it veered off U.S. Highway 287 near Red Mountain Road and rolled several times. Authorities confirmed that two passengers were ejected during the crash.
The two surviving teammates were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released, but the emotional toll on the team and university has been immeasurable.
A Campus in Mourning
University President Ed Seidel released a statement expressing his heartbreak:
“We are devastated by the loss of three young lives filled with potential and promise. Our entire university community grieves with their families, friends, and teammates.”
Athletics Director Tom Burman called it “an unimaginable tragedy that cuts to the core of our athletic family,” adding that counselors and mental-health resources are being made available for all affected students and staff.
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