LAKESIDE, MT – According to KPAX, a driver struck and killed a pedestrian on U.S. 93 between the West Shore Community Library and Adams St on Nov. 12.
The victim, a 57-year-old male, was walking south on U.S. 93 when he was nearly hit by a vehicle. That caused the victim to lose his footing and stumble into the roadway. He was then fatally struck by a second vehicle around 9 p.m.
Authorities do not believe the driver that hit the victim was impaired. It is unknown whether or not the victim was impaired. Authorities are waiting for a toxicology report to determine that.
The incident is under investigation by the Montana Highway Patrol.
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