Aleksey Fedun and Volodymyr Fedun die in fatal Green River, Wyoming car crash

Aleksey Fedun and Volodymyr Fedun die in fatal Green River, Wyoming car crash

Fatal Green River, Wyoming car crash death of Aleksey Fedun and Volodymyr Fedun – Obituary

Wyoming authorities have identified Aleksey Fedun, 36, and Volodymyr Fedun, 74, both residents of Citrus Heights, California, as the two people who were killed in a fiery crash near Green River.

According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the collision occurred on Interstate 80 near mile marker 94. Investigators said a Freightliner combination truck was stopped illegally on the south shoulder of the eastbound lanes when a Volvo combination unit traveling east drifted onto the shoulder and struck the rear trailer of the parked Freightliner.

The impact caused the Volvo’s fuel tank to rupture, triggering a major fire that engulfed the cab. Both Aleksey Fedun, who was driving, and passenger Volodymyr Fedun died at the scene as a result of the crash.

The Wyoming Highway Patrol stated that the investigation is ongoing, with driver inattention and possible fatigue being considered as contributing factors. No additional details have been released at this time.