Highway Patrol

The commercial truck was traveling at a speed too fast for the steep grade of the roadway, and too fast for a vehicle that size. The rig reportedly weighed 140,000 pounds.

Eldred recovered from his injuries for 33 days before returning to full duty in August 2016.

No word on whether anyone has been arrested or cited in connection with the crash.

Cortez was not wearing his seatbelt and was thrown from the car.

Investigators are looking at excessive speed and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash.

The Patrol's Professional Standards and Conduct Division is also conducting an administrative internal investigation.

Romig made the 26-mile trip from United Blood Services in Cheyenne to the Albany County line, where he met another trooper, in about 18 minutes.

Troopers are investigating the possibility that Kendrick failed to yield to traffic after stopping at a stop sign as a contributing factor in the crash.

Two Highway Patrol vehicles and one Converse County vehicle were damaged during the pursuit.

We will update this story as we learn more.