Cheyenne, WY – Two children suffered minor injuries Monday morning after a vehicle struck them in a marked school-zone crosswalk along College Drive in Cheyenne, prompting warnings from the Wyoming Highway Patrol about pedestrian safety in school areas.
According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the incident happened at approximately 8:06 a.m. Monday at the intersection of College Drive and Walterscheid Boulevard. Troopers said the children were crossing on the east side of the intersection with an active “walk” indication when a passenger vehicle allegedly turned left from Walterscheid onto eastbound College Drive, striking the children at an estimated 10 to 15 miles per hour.
The children’s father arrived shortly afterward and transported them to a hospital, where they were treated for mild injuries and later released.
The driver reportedly told troopers the morning sun prevented them from seeing the children in the crosswalk. Despite the visibility issue, the driver was cited for failing to yield to pedestrians, as required under Wyoming law when a walk signal is active.
The Highway Patrol emphasized that the low speed of the vehicle likely prevented more serious injuries and urged drivers to use extra caution when approaching intersections near schools. Officials noted that school-zone speed limits and right-of-way rules remain in effect regardless of weather or lighting challenges.
Troopers encouraged motorists to double-check crosswalks, follow posted limits, and remain alert for children walking to and from school, especially during morning hours when sun glare is common on major Cheyenne roadways.
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