By Crash News Writer 
Kalispell, MT (January 1, 2025) – A fatal crash occurred early Wednesday morning in Flathead County, claiming at least one life, according to local authorities.
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino confirmed that the collision took place at the intersection of Montana Highway 35 and Holt Stage Road near Creston. The coroner was called to the scene just before 2 a.m.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released, and the Montana Highway Patrol is expected to provide a full report soon. The identities of those involved are being withheld until proper notifications are made. This incident remains under investigation.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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