Ronan, Montana – A Ronan man was killed in an accident on US Highway 93 near St. Ignatius on Thursday morning.
According to the Montana Patrol, the victim was driving a southbound SUV around mile marker 34 when his vehicle was struck by a northbound SUV that over the centerline.
The impact knocked the southbound SUV off the road, causing it to turn over. The driver, a 58-year-old Ronan male, died in the accident.
Following the accident, the victim’s passenger, a 55-year-old Ronan woman who was thrown from the car was brought to St. Patrick Hospital.
The 49-year-old northbound SUV driver of Arlee, was transferred to St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan.
Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
