Perma, MT (January 9, 2025) – A driver was injured, and a passenger was dead following a car crashing with a semi-truck on Montana Highway 200 near Perma on Wednesday, January 8.
According to Montana Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus driven by a 67-year-old man from Thompson Falls, with a 67-year-old woman sitting as a passenger, was heading west on Highway 200 just before 4:30 p.m. At the same time, a Kenworth truck driven by a 54-year-old man was heading east. The semi began to turn left onto Secondary Highway 382 when the two vehicles collided.
The driver of the Ford was taken to St. Patrick’s Hospital with injuries. His current condition is not known at this time. The passenger was taken to Clark Valley Hospital and later died. The truck driver was not injured or taken to a hospital in the crash.
We offer our sincerest condolences to the deceased victim’s loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Montana
Devastating consequences often result when passenger vehicles and commercial trucks collide. Due to the enormous disparity between regular cars and big trucks, major injuries occur in even minor collisions involving these oversized vehicles. Because of this, federal safety requirements and state negligence laws also apply to commercial trucks.
Victims and their families must speak with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer as soon as they can to ensure that the important legal deadlines submit their claims. What’s more, if you were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you should also:
- Get medical help right away: In any car or truck collision, injuries are often not easily visible. Your body goes into “fight-or-flight” mode after a stressful event, such as a truck collision.
- Inform the police about the collision: In addition to recording the names and contact details of any witnesses, police will investigate the collision and compile a crash report to identify the incident’s causes.
- Take pictures: If you can, try to get pictures of the accident site from several perspectives. Ask someone to take images for you if your injuries prevent you from doing so.
Finally, it’s essential to contact your insurance company and a skilled truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. At Holloway & Hulling, our exceptional ability to advocate for your best interests is directly dependent on 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.
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 Perma truck accident lawyers immediately at (406) 880-7424 to learn more about how Holloway & Hulling can help you and your family.
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.
Disclaimer: This post is not intended for business solicitation. Please be aware that the information shared here should not be considered legal advice, nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. Legal results can differ based on individual circumstances. For tailored legal guidance, directly reach out to Holloway & Hulling. Additionally, the image featured in this post does not depict the actual accident scene.
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