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California man dies in Madison County crash

Posted at 12:53 PM, Nov 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-18 14:53:33-05

A 52-year-old man from Hanford, California died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Sheridan.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. at mile marker 33 on South Main Street. The man, who was with a 22-year-old male passenger from Hanford, was turning right when his vehicle went off the road on the left.

The vehicle rolled 1.5 times, and the driver was partially ejected. The passenger was injured in the crash; the extent of his injuries is not known at this time.

The MHP said alcohol and speed are suspected as factors in the crash, and neither man was wearing a seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation, according to the MHP.

We will update you with any new information.