Kalispell, MT (December 2, 2024) – According to the latest reports released by the Montana Highway Patrol, one person died, and four others were injured in a Sunday evening, December 1, crash near Bigfork.
The Montana Highway Patrol reports the crash happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Montana Highway 83 at the intersection with Echo Lake Road. A Ford pickup truck driver was going south on Highway 83 and allegedly attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone. The pickup truck, driven by a 41-year-old Corvallis man, crashed head-on with the RAV 4 headed north on Highway 83.
The pickup truck flipped over, slid down the road, and then caught fire. A person in the RAV4 was partially ejected, according to MHP. A 33-year-old man from Kalispell, who was a passenger in the RAV4, was killed in the crash. The pickup truck motorist and his passenger, a 30-year-old woman from Somers, were taken to Logan Health in Kalispell following the crash.
A 33-year-old and a 15-year-old, both from Kalispell, in the RAV4, were also injured. The MHP incident report states alcohol, drugs, and speed are suspected of contributing to the crash. No further details have been recorded regarding the cause of the incident in the interim, but an investigation is still ongoing.
We offer our sincere condolences to the family members of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are extended to any injured victims and their loved ones at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Montana
Life can feel unpredictable when there are injuries, property damages, and job loss. And, when a car accident results in the death of a loved one, those devastating consequences are only compounded for the family members a deceased victim leaves behind. For these reasons and more, it’s essential to contact an attorney right away.
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. You need a personal injury lawyer who is committed to your case, whether you have been hurt in a car accident or if a loved one has died.
It’s critical to keep in mind that, without an accomplished Montana personal injury lawyer on your side, you are at the mercy of insurance companies, who frequently care more about making money than assisting injured parties. You will be considerably more likely to get the full compensation you are due, and our legal team will assist you and shield you from these corporations’ fraudulent methods.
When a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence has resulted in your injuries or a loved one’s death, please get in touch with our personal injury attorneys right away. Get in touch with our Kalispell car accident lawyers immediately at (406) 880-7424 to learn more about how Holloway & Hulling 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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