Crash Kills Residents In Wyoming

Two individuals from Wolf Point were killed in a two-vehicle crash near Evanston, Wyo., on Sunday, July 18.

Killed in the crash that occurred in southwestern Wyoming were William J. Baker, 71, of Wolf Point and Scobey Baker, a juvenile. Another individual from Wolf Point, a 19-year-old, was transported to Evanston Regional Hospital for treatment.

According to Wyoming Highway Patrol reports, a 2002 Toyota RAV-4 driven by William Baker was stopped behind a 2013 Ford F-150 on Interstate 80 because of an accident that occurred ahead of them. A 2018 GMC Sierra, driven by Braylin Wertenberger, 29, of Greeley, Colo., hit the Toyota and that pushed the Toyota into the Ford.

Scobey Baker died at the scene. William Baker was flown to the University of Utah for medical treatment before passing away.

Wertenberger and a vehicle were also transported for medical treatment. A passenger in the pick-up that was in front of the SUV was taken to the Evanston hospital for treatment.

Driver inattention and speed on the part of Wertenberger are being investigated as potential contributing factors.