GREAT FALLS — One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Gallatin County on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
The Montana Highway Patrol says it happened at about 7:50 p.m. near mile marker 52 of US Highway 191, several miles northest of of Big Sky.
The crash involved a Nissan Titan pickup truck driven by a 31-year old man from Big Sky; and a Peterbilt semi truck driven by a 28-year old man from Utah.
The MHP report states that the Nissan was northbound, and the driver lost control and crossed the center-line, entering the southbound lane. The Nissan hit a guardrail and came to rest.
The semi truck was southbound and hit the Nissan.
The driver of the Nissan died at the scene; his name has not yet been released. The MHP has not determined whether he was wearing a seatbelt.
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The driver of the semi was taken to Big Sky Medical Center; the nature and extent of his injuries has not been disclosed. He was wearing a seatbelt.
According to the MHP, alcohol and speed are believed to have been factors in the collision.
We will update you if we get more information.
