Speed a factor in fatal accident

A 27-year-old Basin man, Scott Anderson, lost his life in a tragic accident that took place near the Wyoming Lime Producers plant 1.8 miles north of Frannie. The crash took place on Monday, July 8, at 10:05 p.m., literally on the dividing line between Park and Big Horn Counties.
Deaver/Frannie Fire Chief Nick Loftus said nine firefighters and three fire trucks were sent to the scene, with one firefighter waiting on standby at a nearby fire station. He said the team had to use extrication tools to remove the driver from the vehicle, which appeared to have collided with the rear axle of the second trailer on the driver’s side of the semi-truck as it was making a turn into the entrance of the limestone plant. Loftus noted that the semi was carrying a full load of limestone at the time.