Upton resident dies in crash

Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
 
Driver fatigue is being investigated as a potential cause for a crash that killed Shon D. Engel of Upton, according to a news release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol. 
“On August 1, 2021, a fatal crash occurred around milepost nine on Wyoming Highway 16 south of Sundance, Wyoming,” the release says. “At 5:36 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a one-vehicle rollover.” 
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by 41-year-old Engel was headed north on Wyoming 116, south of Sundance. The vehicle crossed into the southbound lane before exiting the left side of the road and overturning. 
Engel was not wearing a seat belt and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. 
“This is the 58th fatality on Wyoming’s roadways in 2021, compared with 64 in 2020, 96 in 2019 and 61 in 2018 to date,” the release states.