Fatal Vehicle Crash Involves Several Agencies

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LCSO   11-7-17

On Monday, November 6, at approximately 1737 hours, deputies with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle crash in the area of east Pershing and Hayes. When deputies arrived, Cheyenne Police Department officers were already on the scene and performing CPR on one of the drivers involved in the crash.

The two vehicles involved were a white 2016 BMW and a gold 1999 GMC Suburban. At the time of the crash the driver of the GMC Suburban stated they were having a difficult time seeing the road due to the falling snow.

The driver of the 2016 BMW was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the BMW was identifies as 36 year old Daniel Acosta. Acosta was active duty at FE Warren Air Force Base.

The driver of the 1999 GMC Suburban was identified as 59 year old Peggy Jo Wilson of Cheyenne. Wilson was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for injuries to her left leg and foot. Wilson was treated and released from the hospital.

The case remains under investigation with assistance from Cheyenne Police and Wyoming Highway Patrol.