First snow brings I-80 crashes

A number of vehicle crashes created havoc for people driving on I-80 Monday.

The first snowstorm of the season created difficult driving conditions for people, resulting in reduced visibility and icy roads.

Stephanie Harsha, public involvement specialist for the Wyoming Department of Transportation in Rock Springs, said highway patrol troopers were still filing crash reports as of Tuesday afternoon.

Many of the crashes occurred between Green River and Rock Springs and included wreaks severe enough to slow and stop traffic on both the east and westbound lanes, while others occurred near the...