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One person died in a crash in Lake County

The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 93
Big Arm Fatal Crash 51725
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MISSOULA — One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, May 17, 2025, along U.S. Highway 93 North in the Big Arm Area.

The Montana Highway Patrol was dispatched to the area of mile marker 75 shortly after 2:30 a.m.

The Polson Rural Fire District reports the head-on crash involved two vehicles, including a semi truck hauling jet fuel.

Both vehicles were on fire when crews arrived at the scene.

The driver of one of the vehicles died in the crash, while the other driver was not hurt.

Both lanes of Highway 93 were closed for several hours due to the fire and the resulting cleanup.

The Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department and Polson Ambulance also responded to the scene.

No other details have been released at this point.

We will update you if we get more information.