Rockvale, MT (September 26, 2024) – A man has been charged in Carbon County District Court with four felonies after allegedly running two motorcyclists off the road in a crash near Rockvale on Tuesday, September 24, killing one man.
He was arrested near a gas station on Yellowstone Avenue, driving the vehicle identified in the hit-and-run incident. The accident took place on early Tuesday afternoon when two motorcyclists reported a silver Mitsubishi pulled up next to them in the passing lane as they were heading south on Highway 310 north of Rockvale and swerved towards them, apparently causing a wreck.
Carbon County sheriff’s deputies were called to the second crash around 2:30 p.m. at mile marker 8, south of Belfry. Witnesses told them they saw a silver Mitsubishi veer into a Harley Davidson motorcycle with two occupants, forcing it to crash. One of the occupants, a 70-year-old man, died at the scene, according to Carbon County Sheriff Josh McQuillan. The second rider was taken to a Billings hospital. However, the incident remains under active inquiry, and no additional information has been disclosed about the second rider’s condition or those involved in the meantime.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased man’s family. Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of his full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Montana
Every year throughout the country, nearly 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in collisions, with more than 80% of all motorcycle crashes resulting in an injury or fatality to one of the persons involved. Unsurprisingly, these incidents are much more serious than typical vehicle collisions because there is minimal protection for motorcycle riders from severe, often fatal, injuries that are caused by the inattentive drivers of much larger vehicles or trucks. Considering the lack of airbags and seatbelts to support motorcyclists in the event of an accident, it’s unfortunately common to see victims sustain life-threatening injuries or fatal wounds as a result.
Here at Holloway & Hulling, our exceptional ability to advocate for your best interests directly results from our comprehensive understanding of Montana’s laws, the unique challenges of local regulations, and the specific workings of the local court system. We recognize that each vehicle collision involves its own unique set of complications. Thus, our knowledge is indispensable when you and your family negotiate with insurance companies, navigate the intricacies of Montana’s comparative negligence laws, or calculate the fair value of your claim in light of medical expenses and lost wages.
Throughout every step of your claim, our team is dedicated to delivering a legal strategy customized to your unique needs. If a motorcycle accident has occurred through no fault of your own or resulted in the death of your loved one, please get in touch with our personal injury attorneys right away. Contact our Rockvale personal injury 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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