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Man killed in Fergus County crash

Posted at 12:20 PM, Sep 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-07 13:35:42-04

GREAT FALLS – A man died in a rollover crash east of Lewistown on Thursday.

The accident happened at around 7:24 p.m. near mile marker 97 of U.S. Highway 87 between Lewistown and Grass Range.

The Montana Highway Patrol reports the man was westbound on U.S. Highway 87 when he missed a curve and went off the road.

The 34-year old driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the car and died at the scene. MHP reports alcohol, drugs, and speed are likely factors in the crash.

The victim’s name has not yet been released.

-Margaret DeMarco reporting for MTN News