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Officials identify man killed in motorcycle wreck in Kalispell

JACK UNDERHILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 7 months AGO
by JACK UNDERHILL
Daily Inter Lake | July 30, 2024 12:00 AM

Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in a July 24 wreck involving two vehicles on U.S. 2 West in Kalispell.  

Colson Walker Christian, 22, of Kalispell succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash at the scene, said Capt. Chad Fetveit of the Kalispell Police Department on Monday. 

The wreck occurred about 11:17 a.m. on the 1100 block of U.S. 2 West, officials said.  

The crash remains under investigation, though speed is considered a factor, authorities said. 

Reporter Jack Underhill can be reached at 758-4497 or [email protected].  

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