Driver Charged with Homicide in Wyoming Tunnel Pileup That Killed 3

Key Details Riaz Ahmad Noori, 24, faces two counts of aggravated homicide and one count of aggravated assault and battery following a catastrophic crash in the Green River Tunnel on I-80 near Green River, Wyoming on February 14, 2025. The collision involved 26 vehicles - 10 passenger cars and 16 commercial trucks - resulting in three fatalities and 20 injuries. How It Happened The NTSB investigation reveals the crash began when a Toyota pickup stalled in the tunnel, blocking both lanes. A Volvo truck jackknifed attempting to avoid the disabled vehicle. Noori's Freightliner Cascadia merged left, struck the tunnel wall, and overrode a Dodge pickup truck with four occupants. The entangled Freightliner and Dodge continued west, re-impacted the Volvo, then struck the Toyota and Peterbilt before coming to rest. A post-crash fire erupted, claiming three lives. Why It Matters The victims included Christopher Johnson, 20, Quentin Romero, 22 (both in the Dodge), and Canadian driver Harmanjeet Singh, 30, who died in the fire. Officials confirmed the Dodge's brake lights were visible and the jackknifed Volvo was apparent before Noori's collision. The tunnel remained closed for months during repairs, impacting regional commerce and traffic flow.