82-Year-Old Arlee Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 10 West Near Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — An 82-year-old woman from Arlee, Montana, was killed and a 42-year-old Missoula man was injured in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on U.S. Highway 10 West near Missoula.

According to a fatality crash report released by the Montana Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 11:41 a.m. on November 4 near milepost 2, in the area of Highway 10 West and Training Drive.

The crash involved two Ford pickup trucks and resulted in one fatality and one injury.

Pickup Crosses Center Line, Strikes Oncoming Vehicle

The Montana Highway Patrol reports that the 82-year-old woman was driving a Ford F-150 westbound on Highway 10 West.

At the same time, a 42-year-old Missoula man was traveling eastbound in a Ford F-550.

According to investigators, the woman's pickup crossed the center line into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the approaching Ford F-550.

The report does not specify what caused the F-150 to cross into oncoming traffic.

Arlee Woman Pronounced Dead at Scene

The 82-year-old driver of the Ford F-150 sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 42-year-old driver of the Ford F-550 was injured and transported to St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula for medical treatment.

The extent of his injuries was not provided in the report.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol, both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.

No passengers were identified in either vehicle.

Road Conditions Reported as Dry

Investigators reported that the roadway was bare and dry at the time of the crash.

Alcohol, drugs and speed were not marked as suspected contributing factors in the Montana Highway Patrol report.

The circumstances that led to the pickup crossing the center line were not specified.