Motorcyclist from Kalispell killed in wreck near Belgrade
DERRICK PERKINS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 3 months AGO
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A 28-year-old Kalispell man on a motorcycle died after a pickup truck pulled out in front of him near Belgrade on Sunday evening, authorities say.
The man was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound along Frontage Road in Gallatin County about 10:13 p.m., Aug. 6 when the truck pulled out in front of him from Thorpe Road while taking a right turn, according to a report issued by Montana Highway Patrol. The motorcyclist slammed into the rear of the pickup.
The 28-year-old was taken to Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The driver of the pickup truck fled.
Investigators suspect alcohol played a role in the fatal wreck. Road conditions were dry at the time, authorities said.
The man wore a helmet, officials said.
The wreck remains under investigation. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim.
News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or [email protected].
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