LANDER, Wyo. \u2014 A 33-year-old Lander man has been charged with multiple felonies, including homicide by vehicle, following a deadly two-vehicle crash in Riverton that claimed two lives on June 17, according to Riverton Police Chief Eric Hurtado.<\/p>\n
Chief Hurtado confirmed to County 10 that Michael Odom was identified as the driver involved in the fatal collision on Federal Boulevard (WY 789), where investigators say speeding, a traffic signal violation, and suspected impairment played key roles in the crash.<\/p>\n
According to a preliminary report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Odom was traveling northbound on Federal Boulevard at what authorities described as a \u201chigh rate of speed,\u201d in a zone where the posted speed limit is 30 mph. Investigators also noted that the vehicle \u201calmost collided with several other vehicles\u201d prior to the crash.<\/p>\n
The report states that Odom\u2019s vehicle failed to stop at a red traffic signal and collided with a vehicle attempting a left turn from East Webbwood Road.<\/p>\n
Emergency responders were called to the scene, where Odom had to be extricated from his vehicle. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second victim later died at the hospital due to their injuries. One of the victims has been identified as Taylee Dresser.<\/p>\n
Chief Hurtado stated that Odom appeared to be intoxicated at the time of the incident. He also allegedly attempted to flee from law enforcement while being questioned, leading to a brief foot pursuit before he was taken into custody.<\/p>\n
Odom has been formally charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and Resisting or Interfering with a Peace Officer.<\/p>\n
The crash remains under investigation by the Wyoming Highway Patrol and Riverton Police Department as authorities continue to review evidence and circumstances surrounding the deadly collision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"