Pedestrian Killed In Casper Collision Identified

The man killed in a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Casper has been identified.

The Natrona County Coroner says fifty-nine year old Dennis Priest of Casper, died of traumatic chest injuries that he sustained when he was hit by an SUV while attempting to cross the street at Second and Pennsylvania shortly before nine Wednesday morning.

Priest was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Wyoming Medical Center.

Priest was north-bound on Pennsylvania crossing Second when he was hit.

Casper police are still investigating to determine if there will be any charges filed against the driver.