A 14-year-old was struck by a vehicle near East High School
“She had the right of way to cross, and was not only struck, BUT RAN OVER,” Madison Barbee wrote in a post responding to the Cheyenne Police Department.
A 14-year-old girl was struck by an oncoming vehicle Monday morning at the intersection of Windmill Road and East Pershing Boulevard, according to a report from wyomingnews.com.
The incident occurred at 7:22 a.m. near East High School while the teenager was attempting to use a crosswalk to cross Pershing Boulevard.
The victim sustained injuries and was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, though officials have not disclosed the specific severity of her condition.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was issued a citation, the Cheyenne Police Department stated in a Facebook post.
Family demands justice after the collision
Madison Barbee, the victim’s aunt, shared that the teenager suffered a broken collarbone and broken ribs but is currently doing okay.
Barbee expressed frustration with the legal outcome, stating that a citation is not enough for what happened to her niece.
“We want justice, for our family, for Mak, and for every child who should’ve felt safe going to school and was failed,” Barbee said.
Barbee also noted a personal connection to the location, mentioning she was struck in that same crosswalk 10 years ago.
The family credited an unidentified man at the scene for helping the girl and notifying her grandmother.
Safety concerns in Cheyenne school zones
Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco noted that pick-up and drop-off times are particularly dangerous for both students and drivers near school zones.
He urged citizens to slow down and eliminate distractions to maintain safety in these specific areas.
This incident follows a previous tragedy involving a student in the area; Makaili “Mak” Evans was 13 years old when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Education Drive on Nov. 5, 2021, across from McCormick Junior High School.
Pedestrian safety is a major issue in Wyoming, according to data from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
In a 2025 report released by the department, 93 pedestrian-related crashes were recorded across the state.
The Cheyenne Police Department directed residents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website for additional pedestrian and driver safety information.
No further details regarding the investigation or the identity of the driver have been released by authorities.
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