UPDATE: 6 p.m. - August 21, 2025
KALISPELL - Kalispell police investigators have identified the man who died in a motor vehicle fire earlier this week.
The victim was Darrin Turner, 60, from Ohio.
Police said there is no evidence of foul play, but the circumstances surrounding the fire and the cause are still being investigated.
(ORIGINAL REPORT)
A person died in a Monday evening vehicle fire in Kalispell.
The Kalispell police and fire departments responded to the Homewood Suites Hotel shortly after 9:15 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle on fire.
One person was found dead inside the vehicle.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
An investigation into the incident is continuing.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
