Driver from Butte facing charges following fatal pedestrian accident
John Walker, 75, is facing a misdemeanor charge following an incident in October 2025 where he hit two pedestrians with his vehicle at the intersection of East 2nd Street and Gaylord Street in Butte. One of the pedestrians, Christopher DeShazo, tragically passed away, while the other, Jonathan Crowley, suffered a serious brain injury. Walker will appear in Butte city court on January 28th and, if found guilty, could face a maximum of six months in jail and a $5,000 fine. The collision did not involve alcohol or speed as confirmed by the initial investigation conducted by the Butte Police Department with support from the Montana Highway Patrol.
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