Charlie Clark, Luke Slabber Obituary – The University of Wyoming has released the names of the three swimmers who tragically lost their lives in a car accident. The student-athletes, Charlie Clark, Carson Muir, and Luke Slabber, were involved in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 287, approximately 10 miles south of the Wyoming-Colorado border. The university confirmed this devastating news in a statement on Friday, following the identification of the victims’ families.
Charlie Clark, aged 19, was a sophomore from Las Vegas. He was studying psychology and was a member of the men’s swimming and diving team. Carson Muir, an 18-year-old native of Birmingham, Alabama, was a member of the women’s swimming and diving team and was studying animal and veterinary sciences. Luke Slabber, aged 21, hailed from Cape Town, South Africa, and was studying construction management. He was also a member of the men’s swimming and diving team.
The University of Wyoming expressed its condolences in a Facebook post, extending sympathies to the families, friends, and the entire UW community affected by this tragedy. The university also provided resources and contact information for counseling services in the statement.
Additionally, the university confirmed that two other members of the men’s swimming and diving team were injured in the accident but were not in life-threatening condition. The crash, which occurred around 2:34 p.m. local time, involved a single vehicle. The university stated that initial investigations suggest the driver swerved, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and roll multiple times.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon expressed his condolences on X (formerly known as Twitter), urging everyone to keep the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims in their thoughts during this difficult time. Faculty and staff also paid tribute to the victims of this tragic incident.