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Libby man dies of injuries in traffic accident

SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 8 months AGO
by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Hagadone News Network | June 26, 2024 12:00 AM

A Libby man who was involved in a traffic accident on June 8 has died.

According to a report from Montana Highway Patrol, Carl Andrews, 59, was driving a Ford F-150 east on U.S. 2 near Pearl Street when it was struck by a Mazda B-4000 pickup truck driven by a 62-year-old man from Tenino, Washington.

The Mazda was on Farm to Market, attempting to cross the highway when it struck the F-150. The Ford struck Flathead Electric poles before stopping. The Mazda went over the curb and landed on the driver side.

An airbag in the F-150 deployed. Andrews, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center before being flown to Logan Health in Kalispell by an A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance. He was then taken to Billings Clinic.

The man driving the Mazda was taken to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. He was wearing a seat belt.

Alcohol, drugs or speed were not suspected in the crash.

First responders included two units from Libby Volunteer Ambulance, three from Libby Volunteer Fire Department, multiple units from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Montana Highway Patrol.

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