MISSOULA, Mont. – A fatal crash involving a pedestrian occurred last night on Brooks Street, and the Missoula Police Department is actively investigating the incident.
The crash happened just after 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of Brooks Street and South Higgins Avenue. A witness reported that a semi-truck without a trailer struck a person in the crosswalk and continued southbound on Brooks Street without stopping.
Officers found a 53-year-old man dead in the 300 block of Brooks Street. With assistance from other law enforcement agencies, the semi-truck was located, and the driver, a 38-year-old man, was detained for initial interviews.
The Missoula County Attorney’s Office is working with police to determine any potential criminal charges or further actions. The driver has been released pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
The Missoula Police Department extended condolences to the friends and family of the deceased and stated that the name of the individual will be released later by the Missoula County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Missoula Police Department at (406) 552-6300.
The department expressed gratitude to all individuals and agencies involved in the investigation and stated that their thoughts remain with those affected by this tragic event.
