A profound sense of grief has descended on the University of Wyoming as students, faculty, and families mourn the heartbreaking loss of three members of the school’s swim team. Carson Muir, Charlie Clark, and Luke Slabber—each known not only for their athletic talent but also their camaraderie and spirit—lost their lives in a devastating rollover crash near the Colorado-Wyoming border.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash occurred Friday afternoon when the Toyota RAV4 the students were riding in veered off the road and rolled several times. Two passengers were ejected from the vehicle. While two of their teammates survived and sustained only minor injuries, the tragic loss of Carson, Charlie, and Luke has left the university reeling.
Authorities are still piecing together the details of the accident, considering various possibilities such as driver error or environmental conditions. The investigation is ongoing.
In the wake of the tragedy, university officials have extended support to the community. President Ed Seidel and Athletic Director Tom Burman both issued emotional statements, describing the incident as “an unimaginable tragedy” and emphasizing the school’s commitment to supporting its grieving students and staff. Counseling services have been made available across campus.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon also expressed his condolences, urging the public to lift up the families, friends, and teammates of the young athletes during this incredibly difficult time.
Though the team was not traveling for an official meet, the impact of this loss is being felt far beyond the athletic department. Students have gathered for vigils, tributes are pouring in from across the country, and teammates are leaning on one another as they process the enormity of what’s happened.
In the face of sorrow, the university community remains committed to honoring the lives and legacies of Carson, Charlie, and Luke—three young men whose presence will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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