BUTTE — A woman died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Harrison Avenue, according to Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement.
Sheriff Ed Lester said in a news release that emergency responders were called to the scene at around 10:49 p.m. near the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.
According to Sheriff Lester, a 68-year-old Butte woman was crossing Harrison Avenue when she was hit by southbound pickup truck driven by a 39-year-old Butte man.
The woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital after life-saving measures were performed at the scene.
The release said she was declared dead shortly after arrival.
Sheriff Lester said the woman's name is not currently being released pending notification of family.
The name of the driver of the pickup truck has not been released; we do not yet know if he has been or will be cited/charged.
We will update you if we get more information.
