One dead, one hurt as vehicle rear-ends street sweeper
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Around 11:45 a.m. Thursday, a collision was reported to the Cheyenne Police Department involving a street sweeper and a vehicle near the 400 block of South College Drive.
According to a news release, a Dodge Durango rear-ended the street sweeper while both were traveling northbound on College Drive.
The driver of the sweeper was ejected. He was transferred to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for life-threatening injuries. The 33-year-old man was pronounced dead the same day.
The Durango driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital. His current condition is unknown.
The road was closed from East Fox Farm Road to East Allison Road for cleanup until 2:17 p.m., according to a Facebook post made by CPD.
The case has been taken over by CPD’s Major Crash Unit. This is an ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided as they become available, the release said.
This story was published on Oct. 26, 2026.
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