RAWLINS, Wyo. – A WYDOT snowplow was damaged in a hit and run incident on Interstate 80 on Monday.
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The incident happened Monday, Jan. 21, near MM 182 on I-80, which is west of Rawlins between Wamsutter and Creston Junction.
A semi-truck hit the back of the snowplow while it was working to clear the road. The semi did not stop and continued down I-80, while the plow driver pulled over to file a report with the Wyoming Highway Patrol, as per protocol.
The sander of the plow was damaged and will need to be repaired.
The crash serves as a reminder to drivers of all vehicles to be aware of snow removal equipment during winter conditions.
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Drivers should give plows plenty of space to work and use extreme caution when passing.
Travelers can use wyoroad.info and the Wyoming 511 app for the latest road conditions.
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