81-Year-Old Whitehall Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 93 Near Sula

SULA, Mont. — An 81-year-old man from Whitehall, Montana, died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Sula in Ravalli County on Monday, October 5, 2026.

According to a fatality crash report released by the Montana Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 3:11 p.m. near mile marker 4.2.

Motorcycle Struck Barrier Before Rider Was Thrown Down Embankment

The Montana Highway Patrol reports that the man was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 93 on a Harley-Davidson FLTRT motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a sharp left-hand curve.

The motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete barrier.

The impact threw the rider from the motorcycle. He then struck a tree and landed approximately 25 feet down a steep embankment.

The motorcycle came to rest upright on its wheels in the roadway.

Rider Was Wearing a Helmet

According to the crash report, the 81-year-old rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Road conditions were reported as dry.

The crash resulted in one fatality, with no additional injuries reported.

The Montana Highway Patrol report lists the rider as deceased upon arrival at the hospital, using the designation "DOA."

Montana Highway Patrol Investigating

The report does not indicate that alcohol, drugs or speed were suspected factors in the crash.

No additional vehicles were involved.