Montana

Brent Fjeldheim Killed in Accident at Hwy 191 near Gallatin Gateway, MT

Published on: July 13, 2023

Date of Accident
July 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Brent Fjeldheim
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 191, Gallatin Gateway, MT, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed one person at Hwy 191 near Gallatin Gateway, MT on July 7th, 2023. Police say the incident happened when a GMC Yukon headed southbound collided with a northbound 18-wheeler head-on. Following the collision, the GMC caught fire and its driver was killed. Officials did not say what may have caused the vehicles to crash. Police identified the driver as 50-year-old Brent Fjeldheim. The driver of the 18-wheeler was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Montana Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
GMC Yukon, 18-Wheeler
Road/Highway
Hwy 191
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Yukon and an 18-Wheeler were involved in a collision

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