Fiery crash kills Casper man
CASPER (WNE) βΒ The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating an I-25 crash that left a Casper man dead.
Authorities identified the man as Gavin Stanek, 55.
At around 9:15 p.m. on Jan. 5, troopers were dispatched to a crash at the 156 mile marker of I-25, roughly 10 miles east of Glenrock.
According to the initial investigation, a 2004 Cadillac Escalade was northbound on I-25 when it exited the road and into the median, striking a retaining wall.
The driverβs side of the vehicle scraped along the rail and then went over it toward the river, rolling toward the passenger side. The vehicle then landed on its roof on the bank of the river before becoming engulfed in flames.
Stanek died at the scene, state patrol officials said.
Authorities said it is unknown if Stanek was wearing his seatbelt. Driver fatigue is being considered as a primary factor in this crash.
This story was published on Jan. 8, 2026.