Young Townsend Man Dies of Injuries in Accident Near Winston
Author: mt43news staff reporter
Young Townsend Man Dies of Injuries in Accident Near Winston
MT43 News Staff Reporter
Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser released a statement on a fatal pickup accident which happened early Saturday morning, June 7.
The statement said in part at approximately 01:26 hours, the Sheriff’s Office received notification from Dispatch regarding a single-vehicle rollover crash near mile marker 58, on Highway 287 north of Winston. Emergency responders arrived on the scene and found an 18-year-old male identified as Teagan Martin, who had sustained critical injuries in the crash. He was transported to St. Peter’s Hospital for medical treatment. We are deeply saddened to report that Mr. Martin passed away from his injuries a few days later. This is a tragic loss for his family, friends and our entire community. We extend our deepest condolences and support.
In a Montana Highway Patrol report, Martin was traveling east toward Townsend when his vehicle drifted off the highway. When he overcorrected, the vehicle rolled multiple times, impacting a fence. Martin was ejected from the vehicle. The report further indicated Martin was not wearing a seat belt. Both speed and alcohol were suspected by the attending officers.
