Cheyenne teen struck by car near East High; gas prices fall statewide

A 14-year-old pedestrian suffered injuries after a vehicle struck him near East High School in Cheyenne on Tuesday. The incident occurred at 5:22 p.m. at the intersection of Linduill Road and East Pershing Boulevard, according to the police post.

The teen was crossing Pershing Boulevard using a designated crosswalk when the car hit him. The driver remained at the scene and was cited. The student was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for treatment. While the police have not disclosed the severity of his injuries, his niece Madison Kabe posted on social media that he is in the Intensive Care Unit and has broken ribs and a broken collarbone.

Madison Kabe wrote that the student has a history of accidents in the same crosswalk. “I was struck in this same crosswalk 4 years ago and I know quite a few people with the same experience or near misses,” she posted. She noted that the student had the right of way and was not only struck but also t-boned. She expressed gratitude to the man who helped the student at the scene and notified his grandmother, calling him a saving grace.

Wyoming Department of Transportation data released this year indicates that 15 pedestrian-related crashes were reported in the state. Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francis wrote in the post that pick-up and drop-off times near schools are especially dangerous for students and drivers. He asked citizens to slow down and eliminate distractions in these areas.

Further details regarding the incident have not yet been released.

Wyoming drivers saw fuel costs decrease this week. The average gas price in the state fell 18 cents per gallon, averaging $3.11 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy. This is 18 cents lower than the price a month ago and 26 cents lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel decreased 12 cents compared to the prior week and stands at $3.64 per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline fell 4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39 per gallon on Sunday. This is down 38 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 44 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. These figures are compiled from more than 20 million weekly price reports covering over 20,000 gas stations across the country.

The lowest price in the state on Sunday was $2.85 per gallon, while the highest was $4.35 per gallon. A difference of $1.50 per gallon exists between the cheapest and most expensive pumps in Wyoming.