Cheyenne police: 14-year-old struck by vehicle near East High School
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Cheyenne Police Department put out a Facebook post Monday alerting the public that a teenager was struck by an oncoming vehicle at the intersection of Windmill Road and East Pershing Boulevard, near East High School.
The incident occurred at 7:22 a.m., according to the post, when a 14-year-old attempted to cross Pershing Boulevard using a crosswalk and was struck by a car.
The post said the victim sustained injuries, though their severity not disclosed, and was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. The driver remained at the scene and was cited, according to the CPD post.
In response to the CPD Facebook post, Madison Barbee posted, “This is my niece that was struck. She has a broken collarbone and broken ribs, and so far okay. I was struck in this same crosswalk 10 years ago, and I know quite a few people with the same experience or near misses.
“My niece did everything right. She had the right of way to cross, and was not only struck, BUT RAN OVER. We are livid and a citation is NOT ENOUGH. We are thankful to the man that helped her at the scene and notified her grandmother, he was our saving grace today and we cannot thank you enough, kind soul.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation released a 2025 report saying 93 pedestrian-related crashes were reported in the state that year.
“Pick-up and drop-off times are especially dangerous for both students and drivers near school zones,” Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco said in the post. “We ask our citizens to help keep everyone safe by slowing down and eliminating distractions, especially in these areas.”
No further details have been released regarding the incident.
This story was published on Nov. 10, 2026.
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