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Vehicle wreck in Kalispell sends one to hospital

DERRICK PERKINS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 9 months AGO
by DERRICK PERKINS
NEWS EDITOR Derrick Perkins serves as News Editor at the Daily Inter Lake. He oversees daily news coverage and works closely with reporters to plan, edit and publish stories across print and digital platforms. Perkins helps coordinate coverage of local government, public safety, business and community developments throughout Northwest Montana. He works with the reporting staff to strengthen journalism while maintaining consistent daily coverage. His role helps ensure the newsroom delivers timely, accurate reporting that readers rely on. IMPACT: Derrick’s work keeps readers informed about the decisions and events shaping their communities every day. | February 6, 2025 8:25 AM

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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