Two Killed in Fiery Crash on I-80 Near Green River

Crash contributed to rising highway fatalities in Wyoming this year

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Two Californians died in a rear-end collision on Interstate 80 near Green River, Wyoming. The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, when a Volvo combination unit driven by 36-year-old Aleksey Fedun rear-ended a Freightliner combination unit that was stopped on the south shoulder, rupturing the fuel tank and causing a significant fire in the Volvo's cab. Both Fedun and his 74-year-old passenger, Volodymyr Fedun, were killed in the crash.

Why it matters

This tragic incident adds to the growing number of highway fatalities in Wyoming this year, raising concerns about driver safety and potential contributing factors like inattention and fatigue.

The details

According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol's fatality crash summary, Aleksey Fedun was driving the eastbound Volvo combination unit when he left his lane of travel and rear-ended the stopped Freightliner, causing the fuel tank rupture and fire. The other trucker was uninjured.

  • The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • The Feduns are the 12th and 13th reported people to die on Wyoming's highways this year.

The players

Aleksey Fedun

A 36-year-old Californian who was driving the Volvo combination unit and died in the crash.

Volodymyr Fedun

A 74-year-old Californian who was a passenger in the Volvo and died in the crash.

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What’s next

The Wyoming Highway Patrol will continue investigating the crash to determine the exact cause and any contributing factors.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the importance of driver safety and attentiveness on Wyoming's highways, especially given the rising number of fatalities in the state this year.