Kalispell,MT : WOMAN KILLED, MAN INJURED IN FRIDAY CRASH on June, Friday 16th 2017

A three-vehicle crash near Marion left one woman dead and one man injured Friday afternoon.

The fatality, a 47-year-old woman from Kalispell, and the injury, a 56-year-old man from Billings, have not yet been identified.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol report, the incident occurred when a dump truck headed westbound on U.S. 2 East near the intersection with Gopher Lane, driven by a 36-year-old man from Marion, crossed the center line and struck the woman’s car head-on. The third vehicle, driven by the 56-year-old man, struck the car as it skidded to a stop in its final resting place.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the third vehicle was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for treatment. The extent of the man’s injuries are not currently known.

The driver of the dump truck was uninjured. All three drivers were wearing seat belts.

Authorities do not believe alcohol, drugs or speed were factors of the crash. The cause is still under investigation.


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WOMAN KILLED, MAN INJURED IN FRIDAY CRASH