Montana

Woman Killed in Accident at US Hwy 87 in Chouteau County, MT

Published on: February 1, 2024

Date of Accident
January 24, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 87, Great Falls, Chouteau County, MT, U.S.

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a woman at US Hwy 87 in Chouteau County, MT on January 24th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 9:45 a.m. According to investigators, an Oldsmobile traveling southbound on US 87 collided with a semi-truck. Reports allege the truck was turning right onto Buck Bridge Rd and entered into a left-turn lane in order to make the turn. Reports further allege the truck entered into the left lane to avoid another vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign. The crash is said to have left a 29-year-old occupant of the vehicle seriously injured. She was hospitalized and later died from her injuries on January 30th, reports say. The drive rod the Oldsmobile and a second 24-year-old passenger were both hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The truck operator was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Montana Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Oldsmobile, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US Hwy 87
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Oldsmobile and a Semi-Truck were involved in a collision

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