A Kalispell man is facing a felony charge after a violent, head-on crash earlier this year in which he was allegedly under the influence of heroin.

Forrest Donavin Bradley, 27, was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center April 27 on a charge of negligent vehicular assault. He was released on his own recognizance the following day.

Bradley’s arraignment on the charge is set for 1:30 p.m. May 20. He faces a maximum term of 10 years in the Montana State Prison.

According to the charging document, several emergency personnel responded to the crash on the U.S. 93 bypass. Witnesses said a silver Toyota RAV 4, driven by Bradley, was driving south when it crossed into the northbound lane and struck a red Toyota Tundra. Both drivers were seriously injured.

A Kalispell police officer got a search warrant for Bradley’s vehicle and found drug paraphernalia and heroin.

The detective found needles, pipes, a digital scale and bindle baggies. The baggies were found inside a backpack and they contained a brown, tar-like substance, which the Montana State Crime Lab said was heroin.

The detective spoke with Bradley and he allegedly admitted ingesting heroin before driving.

Scott Shindledecker may be reached at 758-4441 or [email protected].