Fifth plow hit this season in southeast Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. - A snowplow was struck on Wyoming Highway 130 this afternoon by Centennial.

The driver of a passenger vehicle rear-ended a WYDOT snowplow heading east on WYO130. The plow operator was performing normal snow removal operations when the incident occurred.

Extensive damage was sustained to the sander on the back of the plow. Both the WYDOT plow operator and the driver of the passenger vehicle were uninjured.

The crash occurred at 1:45PM at milepost 24 on WYO130 eastbound near Centennial.

This is the tenth plow to be hit this season in the state and the fifth in District 1.

Wyoming Statute § 31-5-224 requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles and move over to allow them to pass. This statute also applies to maintenance workers, such as highway construction and public utility workers.

Road conditions at the time reported wet with snowfall and slick spots and clear visibility. WYDOT plow operators want to remind drivers that plows create snow clouds when driving. Please be aware of this when encountering a snow cloud on the roadways.

WYDOT reminds drivers to be mindful when driving in winter conditions. This includes checking road conditions before traveling, driving at a speed suitable for the conditions, and watching for snowplows.

Prior to traveling, motorists can check the wyoroad.info website which now includes detailed real-time maps, road conditions, radar, web cameras, and atmospheric sensors. Road information is also available from the WYO 511 App or by calling (888) WYO-ROAD (996-7623).