RIVERTON, Wyo. — A 36-year-old Wyoming woman died after her vehicle, which was towing a trailer carrying a boat, fishtailed for roughly 500 feet and rolled off Rendezvous Road on Saturday afternoon, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Crash details and preliminary findings
The Highway Patrol identified the deceased as Lacey Calvert. The agency said she was the only occupant in the Nissan at the time of the crash and was not wearing a seat belt.
Calvert was driving southbound on Rendezvous Road — the two-lane highway that connects Riverton and Hudson and runs on the opposite side of the Little Wind River from Wyoming Highway 789 — when the vehicle began to fishtail at about 3:47 p.m. The fishtailing continued for approximately 500 feet before the Nissan entered a passenger-side-leaning slide, left the roadway and rolled one time, the patrol report said.
Investigators said the trailer remained attached to the vehicle during the incident. Preliminary findings list speed as a possible contributing factor. The Highway Patrol noted that road and weather conditions were unlikely to have played a role.
What officials say and next steps
The Highway Patrol described the information as preliminary and said details may change as the investigation continues. No charges or citations were reported in the initial release.
Officials will continue to examine mechanical factors, the trailer hitch and load securement, and driver actions as they complete the investigation. They also routinely assess whether impairment, distraction or vehicle defects contributed to crashes, though the initial report did not indicate those factors.
Local context and safety reminders
Rendezvous Road is a common route for local traffic between Riverton and surrounding communities, and accidents on the corridor can affect both daily commuters and recreational drivers hauling boats or trailers to nearby lakes and rivers.
The crash underscores several safety points relevant to drivers who tow trailers or boats:
- Reduce speed when towing—trailers can amplify instability and make vehicles more susceptible to fishtailing.
- Use seat belts—the Highway Patrol confirmed Calvert was not belted at the time of the crash.
- Check trailer connections and load distribution before driving, especially on rural highways.
- Allow extra stopping distance and avoid abrupt steering inputs if a trailer begins to sway.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Lacey Calvert, 36 |
| Location | Rendezvous Road, southwest of Riverton |
| Time | Approximately 3:47 p.m. on Sept. 26 |
| Vehicle | Nissan towing a trailer with a boat |
| Preliminary factors | Speed possible contributing factor; road and weather unlikely to have played a role; not wearing seat belt |
Community response and resources
Crashes that result in a local fatality often prompt outreach from emergency responders and community organizations. The Wyoming Highway Patrol typically makes final determinations after completing its work, which can include scene reconstruction and review of any available video or witness statements.
Residents with information related to the crash are encouraged to contact the Wyoming Highway Patrol detachment that covers Fremont County. Family or community members seeking support after a traumatic event can reach out to local health providers and victim assistance programs in Fremont County for counseling and resources.
This account is based on the Wyoming Highway Patrol's preliminary report. The agency warned that details may change as investigators continue gathering evidence.
Cody Marsh is the state correspondent for WE NEWS. This report was filed from Riverton.
