Kalispell man dies in crash Friday
HILARY MATHESON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years AGO
EDUCATION REPORTER Hilary Matheson covers education for the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on schools, students, and the policies that shape public education across Northwest Montana. Matheson regularly reports on school boards, district decisions and issues affecting teachers and families. Her work examines how funding, enrollment and state policy influence local school systems. She helps readers understand how education decisions affect students and communities throughout the region. IMPACT: Hilary’s work provides transparency and insight into the schools that serve thousands of local families. | September 3, 2022 1:00 PM
A 47-year-old Kalispell man died in a crash in Somers Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a truck, trapping him underneath.
According to Montana Highway Patrol, a 49-year-old Somers man driving a Toyota Sequoia north on Somers Road attempted to turn right onto Montana 82, in front of the Harley Davidson motorcycle that was traveling east on Montana 82. The truck failed to yield to the motorcycle, which had the right-of-way, and the motorcycle struck the side of the truck, trapping the Kalispell man underneath, according to troopers, who were dispatched to the scene at 6:35 p.m. The Kalispell man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Somers man was not injured.
Alcohol is suspected to be a cause of the crash and the Somers man was taken to Logan Health to have his blood drawn. Troopers said the Somers man was wearing his seat belt and the Kalispell man was wearing his helmet.
The crash is under investigation.
ARTICLES BY HILARY MATHESON
Flathead Valley high school students named National Merit semifinalists
Ten students from Flathead, Glacier and Whitefish high schools and one homeschooled student were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Kalispell mother keeps posting to TikTok until daughter gets liver transplant
In April, Kalispell social worker Stephanie Cymbal committed to posting daily TikTok videos, dancing to popular songs, until her 11-year-old daughter, Hattie Adamcyk, receives a liver transplant.
Kalispell Public Schools adopts budget, discusses countywide levy
Kalispell Public Schools will operate on a $92.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year with school officials projecting surpluses.