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Vehicle wreck in Kalispell sends one to hospital

DERRICK PERKINS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 8 months AGO
by DERRICK PERKINS
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Kalispell Police officers investigated a motor vehicle wreck near the intersection of Airport Road and U.S. 93 South on Thursday morning that sent one motorist to the hospital.

The crash occurred about 6 a.m., Feb. 6, officials said. One motorist suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was taken to Logan Health Medical Center.  

Officials did not release the identities of the individuals involved. They warned that the department would have a large presence in the area for at least several hours.   

Kalispell Police Capt. Chad Fetveit said the crash remained under investigation. He said he could not yet discuss the circumstances of the wreck or provide the makes and models of the vehicles involved.  

Fetveit said the department likely will release more information as it becomes available. 

News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or [email protected].

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