Bigfork, MT (August 12, 2024) – One person died, and two were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Flathead County on Friday, August 9, and the deceased victim has since been identified, per local officers. It happened at about 9:45 a.m. along Montana Highway 83 near mile marker 86, several miles northeast of Bigfork.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the collision involved an Audi A6 driven by a 46-year-old woman from Butte, which collided with a second vehicle, a Toyota Tundra driven by a 21-year-old man from Lakeside. The driver of the Audi died at the scene; officers identified her as Dusty Fratzke of Bigfork. The two occupants of the Toyota were taken to Logan Health in Kalispell with what are said to be serious injuries, though their current conditions are unknown. No further details have been reported in the interim, but an investigation is still ongoing.
We offer our sincere condolences to Dusty Fratzke’s family. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Montana
An injury victim may not receive the compensation necessary to completely recover after an accident if they do not have the assistance of an attorney, and this is even more apt for the families of deceased victims lost to another driver’s negligence. If you are involved in a car mishap, one of the first queries you may inquire is who or what caused the accident. Montana is a “tort” insurance state, which means that you may be able to pursue a claim for damages against another individual if their negligence is the cause of your injuries.
Unsurprisingly, intersections and highways are areas of high risk for severe auto accidents. Of course, the majority of individuals do not anticipate being killed or suffering severe bodily injuries when they travel to a park or mall in their vehicles for a day. However, a car accident causing serious injuries and even fatalities can occur in a matter of seconds, disrupting the lives of the victims and their families.
Thankfully, here at Holloway & Hulling, our exceptional ability to advocate for your best interests is directly attributed to our extensive history of serving injured victims and their families with compassion during the most difficult periods of their lives, as well as our comprehensive understanding of personal injury laws. When you and your family are negotiating with insurance companies, navigating the complexities of Montana’s negligence laws, or determining the fair value of your claim regarding medical expenses and lost wages, our experience is indispensable.
Our team is committed to providing a legal strategy tailored to your specific requirements at every stage of your claim. If a car accident has occurred through no fault of your own and left you with injuries, please get in touch with our personal injury attorneys right away. Get in touch with our Bigfork car accident lawyers immediately at (406) 880-7424 to learn more about how we can help you and your family today.
Notes: Our team collects data on accidents in Montana from multiple external sources such as news outlets, police records, social media, and direct accounts from witnesses. We have not independently verified the specifics of this particular incident. Should you encounter any discrepancies in our content, please contact Holloway & Hulling. We will make necessary corrections or remove the information promptly.
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