Two Scottsbluff teenagers were killed shortly before midnight Wednesday in a single-vehicle rollover accident just over the state line in Wyoming. 4 others are hospitalized…one in critical condition.

Sergeant Stephen Townsend of the Wyoming Highway Patrol says 18-year old Alexis Wheeler was dead at the scene while 19 year old Hallie Anderson died at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff about 1:00 Thursday afternoon.

Sgt Townsend says 22-year old Ethan Kaufman of Cheyenne was eastbound on Nebraska Highway 92 when his pickup drifted off the right side of the road and into a ditch. The pickup then hit the approach to a private driveway and flipped over several times before coming to rest on its side.

None of the 6 occupants was wearing a seat belt, but only two of the…Anderson and 19 year old Tyler Hill of Lyman…were ejected. They were flown to Regional West by Airlink helicopter ambulance, where Hill is listed in critical condition

Kaufman and the other two passengers…23 year old Stetson Allen of Morrill and 20 year old James Burford of Morrill…were taken to Community Hospital in Torrington, but then transferred to Regional West. Kaufman is in serious condition, while Burford and Allen are in stable condition.

Sgt Townsend says the initial investigation report indicates excessive speed and alcohol may be contributing factors in the accident. The Goshen County Attorney’s office will make a final determination on filing of any criminal charges.