December 3, 2009
Girl injured in hit-and-run near Turtle Lake
By Berl Tiskus
Valley Journal
POLSON — A 27-year-old Polson man was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was struck by a pickup east of Polson last week. The girl was riding her bicycle on Turtle Lake Road when she was allegedly struck by the man’s truck, who then continued on to his home, according to the Montana Highway Patrol investigation.
The alleged hit-and-run happened at about 8:52 p.m. on Nov. 25. Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Shad Andersen and Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the accident.
The girl was transported to the hospital by ambulance with lacerations to her lower leg, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. She was later transferred by Life Flight to St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. She is expected to survive her injuries.
The driver of the pickup was arrested and multiple charges are pending. Trooper Andersen’s investigation is ongoing and alleged alcohol use by the driver is also being investigated. |
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