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 the Jeep Wrangler, a 22-year old woman from Lake Elmo, died at the scene. The crash report says at this time it is not known if she was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the MacGregor Trailer, a 50-year old man from Kalispell, was taken to a hospital for his injuries.
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.
The Montana Highway Patrol says that alcohol and/or drugs were not factors in the crash.
No other details have been released at this point.
We will update you if we get more information.
