Fatality of a young man in Teton County collision
A 22-year-old man from Fairfield tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in Teton County on the night of Saturday, March 15, 2025. The incident, as reported by the Montana Highway Patrol, happened as the young man was driving a pickup truck southbound on S-431 near mile marker 14 around 10:30 p.m. While navigating a right-hand curve, the driver veered off the road to the right, lost control of the vehicle, and collided with a delineator post. Subsequently, an attempt to correct the path led to the truck overturning and coming to rest in the middle of both lanes. Sadly, the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was partially ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased individual has not been disclosed. The Montana Highway Patrol determined that excessive speed played a role in the accident, while alcohol and drugs were ruled out as contributing factors.
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