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On the evening of May 23, a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 80 between Albany and Laramie counties ended in a crash and the arrest of two people, authorities said. The chase — which reached triple-digit speeds and disabled tires — briefly shut parts of the interstate and put other motorists at risk.
Albany County deputies first flagged the vehicle near milepost 323 after determining it had been reported stolen. The driver was later identified as Sarah Grazin, whom investigators say is wanted on multiple felony warrants from Sublette County and linked to recent theft and burglary inquiries in Laramie.
Deputies trailed the car while awaiting backup. When officers attempted a traffic stop the driver accelerated instead, at times reaching about 120 mph, according to law enforcement statements.
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Public-safety teams deployed tire-deflation devices during the pursuit. Two tires were disabled, but the vehicle continued eastbound at speeds still exceeding 100 mph before striking a barrier and crashing near milepost 348 in Laramie County.
After the crash Grazin tried to exit the moving vehicle and was struck, suffering what officials described as minor injuries. She then attempted to run on foot but was quickly detained. A passenger, identified as Justin Coulston, remained inside and complied with officers’ commands.
Charges and evidence
Both suspects were taken into custody and the stolen vehicle was recovered. Prosecutors and police listed a range of alleged offenses tied to the incident.
- Grazin: outstanding felony warrants, alleged possession of stolen property, eluding law enforcement, aggravated assault, reckless driving, multiple traffic violations, controlled substance offenses, and alleged involvement in vehicle burglary and larceny.
- Coulston: alleged possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
Authorities say dashcam and patrol footage of the pursuit have been released by law enforcement agencies. Those materials will likely be used in forthcoming court proceedings.
Who responded
The response involved several agencies working together: the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, Laramie Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. Officials praised the coordination that brought the chase to an end without reported injuries to bystanders or responding personnel.
Law enforcement emphasized that incidents at excessive speeds create significant hazards for the public and first responders. They also reminded the public that all charges remain allegations until proven in court.
Investigations are ongoing and additional legal action is possible as prosecutors review evidence and statements from the scene.
