[Green River, Wyoming] Three Victims Identified in Fatal I-80 Crash

Green River, Wyoming – February 17, 2025 – The Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Sweetwater County Coroner have released the names of the three individuals who lost their lives in Friday’s tragic crash in the Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80.

The victims have been identified as:

• Christopher Johnson, 20, of Rawlins

• Quentin Romero, 22, of Rawlins

• Harmanjeet Singh, 30, of Nova Scotia, Canada

“Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Rawlins community and to the families, friends, and loved ones of all three of these individuals,”said WYDOT Director Darin Westby.

The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater Countytreated 18 injuriesfrom the crash. No further details regarding the injured have been provided.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Colonel Tim Cameron stated that due to the complexities of the crash, the investigation will take time:

“Because of the intricacies of this crash, off-scene investigations and reconstructions conducted by WHP will require quite some time. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we thoroughly examine all evidence to develop an accurate crash narrative and cause.”

I-80 Traffic Redirection Underway

Efforts to reroute I-80 traffic away from Green River and back onto the highway are ongoing. DeBernardi Construction has placed nearly 3,000 feet of barrier and expects to install an additional 2,000 feet by the end of the day. Meanwhile, S & L Industrial has installed traffic control measures, signage, and temporary infrastructure to facilitate head-to-head traffic flow. WYDOT expects the traffic shift to be completed by Thursday.

Additionally, WYDOT has begun the contractor solicitation process for removing debris and sootfrom the westbound tunnel, marking the first step toward full restoration of the structure.

“It is imperative that people stay away from the westbound tunnel for their safety,”Cameron emphasized. “Between the risk of falling debris and serious air quality concerns, the area is far too dangerous for anyone without the proper protective equipment and training. We do not want to see any additional injuries as a result of this tragic event.”