John E. Valyou, 61, killed in crash with hit-and-run semi truck with alleged driver Thomas E. Vannest on Interstate 80 near Laramie, Wyoming
Modified Date:
Tue, 10/06/2015 - 10:06amAccident Date:
Sunday, June 14, 2015Columbus man dies in crash with semi in Wyoming on Sunday
The investigation is ongoing, but distracted driving, careless driving and speed are thought to be contributing factors.
Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash Near Laramie
Mr. Vannest was taken to the Albany County Detention Center in Laramie and has been charged with careless driving, failure to report a crash and failing to maintain a single lane of travel. Additional charges are pending.
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A Columbus man was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Laramie, Wyo., on Sunday, and the other driver was arrested. John E. Valyou, 61, was riding a Boss Hoss motorcycle and was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 when his motorcycle collided with a semi driven by Thomas E. Vannest, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Vannest did not stop after the crash, but he was arrested about 29 miles west. Vannest faces charges of careless driving, failure to report a crash, and failing to maintain a single lane of travel.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
John E. Valyou
Thomas E. Vannest
Roadway:
Interstate 80City:
Laramie, WYCounty:
Albany County, WYArea:
Denver, CO
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