Billings, MT – Two Dead, Suspect Arrested in Vehicle Crash at 24th & Broadwater

Billings, MT (September 13, 2024) – A suspect fleeing a domestic incident in Billings on Friday evening allegedly caused a fatal crash at the intersection of 24th and Broadwater that claimed two lives.

Billings Police Department Lieutenant Matt Lennick confirmed that officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at a church located at 29th and Broadwater at 6:54 p.m. on Friday, September 13. The suspect fled the scene in a car, driving northbound on the sidewalk and then turning eastbound onto Broadwater.

As the suspect drove into the intersection of 24th and Broadwater, running a red light, he struck another vehicle. At the time of the collision, the pursuing BPD officer was approximately in the 2600 block of Broadwater, still about two blocks behind the suspect. Both occupants of the other car died in the crash, though their identities have not been released.

Following the crash, the suspect exited the car and fled on foot through multiple yards and streets. He was eventually caught and taken into custody near 18th Street. In the interim, an investigation is still ongoing, though charges are pending.

We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victims’ family members.

Fatal Vehicle Collisions in Montana

Nearly 40,000 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred nationwide in one recent year, resulting in thousands more fatalities. Moreover, every year, there are 21.6 fatalities per 100,000 individuals in Montana. This is the fifth-highest fatality rate in the country per 100,000 people and is nearly twice the national average of 12.9 deaths per 100,000 people. Tragically, Gallatin County experienced the seventh-highest number of roadway fatalities in Montana over the last decade.

Car accidents occur in Montana’s rural and urban areas, as is the case nationwide. Nevertheless, rural areas account for roughly 75% of Montana’s fatal auto accidents, while urban areas or unreported locations account for the remainder. Unsurprisingly, intersections and highways are hotspots for serious auto accidents. And, of course, most individuals do not anticipate being killed or sustaining severe bodily injuries when they embark on a day trip to a park or the mall in their vehicles. In a matter of seconds, however, a car accident can occur, upending the lives of victims and their families.

Here at Holloway & Hulling, our exceptional capacity to advocate for your best interests is directly attributable to our comprehensive knowledge of personal injury laws and our extensive history of serving injured victims and their families with compassion at the worst times of their lives. Our experience is essential when you and your family negotiate with insurance companies, navigate the complexities of Montana’s negligence laws, or determine the fair value of your claim about medical expenses and lost wages.

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. Contact our Billings 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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