**Three University of Wyoming Students Die in Tragic Car Crash**
Three young students from the University of Wyoming tragically lost their lives on Thursday in a devastating single-car crash in Colorado. The victims have been identified as Charlie Clark, 19, Carson Muir, 18, and Luke Slabber, 21, all members of the university’s swimming and diving team.
The fatal accident occurred about 10 miles from the Colorado-Wyoming border on Highway 287 in the afternoon. The five individuals were traveling in a Toyota RAV4 when the vehicle veered off the road near Red Mountain Road in Larimer County, resulting in a rollover. Clark, Muir, and Slabber, along with two other teammates who survived the crash but were injured, were on their way to an event unrelated to the university at the time.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the tragic accident, with factors such as speed, impairment, and distractions being considered by authorities. The University of Wyoming expressed deep sorrow over the loss of these promising young athletes and students.
Clark, a sophomore psychology major from Las Vegas, Muir, a freshman studying animal and veterinary sciences from Birmingham, Ala., and Slabber, a junior in construction management from Cape Town, South Africa, were valued members of the university community.
University President Ed Seidel and Director of Athletics Tom Burman offered their condolences to the families and friends of the victims, emphasizing the profound impact of the tragedy on the university and its student-athlete community.
Counseling services have been made available to those in need of support, and the University of Wyoming is rallying around its students and staff during this difficult time.
The loss of these young lives has deeply saddened the university and its community. Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of Charlie Clark, Carson Muir, and Luke Slabber during this time of mourning.
**Historical Background:**
The University of Wyoming has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics and athletics. The swimming and diving team, like many others at the university, has a history of producing talented athletes who excel both in the pool and in the classroom. The tragic loss of these three young students has left a void in the tight-knit community, reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the need to cherish every moment.