BOZEMAN — One person is dead following a crash involving a semi and a pickup truck on Highway 191 north of Big Sky on Sunday night, Oct. 20, 2024.
Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer tells MTN News the crash happened near the Deer Creek trailhead.
The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and the Gallatin County Sheriff/Coroner's Office is working to identify the driver of the pickup, who died in the crash.
The Big Sky Fire Department said on Facebook around 8:20 p.m. on Sunday that 191 was blocked due to a truck on fire. Traffic was at a standstill on the highway for several hours into early Monday morning.
Big Sky Fire said in a comment around 5:50 a.m. Monday that the scene was clear and traffic was moving again. Unofficial reports from travelers on social media reported that traffic began moving after 1:30 a.m.
No further details are available at this time.
We will update you as we get more information.
