LAUREL MAN KILLED IN THREE-VEHICLE CRASH DURING DUST STORM ON I-94
A 79-year-old man from Laurel died in a three-vehicle crash during a dust storm on Interstate 94 in Treasure County on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The incident occurred shortly before noon at mile marker 78 near Hysham, according to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP). A Freightliner commercial vehicle was traveling eastbound at a reduced speed when a Honda Pilot, driven by the Laurel man, collided with the back of the trailer.
Following the initial impact, the Honda came to rest in the road and was struck by a second commercial vehicle. The Honda was subsequently pushed into the median, where the driver, whose name has not been released, died at the scene. Authorities noted that the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The drivers of both commercial vehicles were not injured. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected to have played a role in the collision.
The MHP is conducting an investigation into the crash.