JOLIET – Two people died in a fiery crash on Highway 212 near Joliet on Monday evening.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. at mile marker 98.5. A southbound Chevrolet Suburban struck a horse on the roadway, causing it to cross the centerline and collide head-on with a Chevrolet Malibu traveling northbound.

The impact caused the Suburban to overturn and catch fire. The identities of both drivers have not yet been released. The driver of the Malibu was a 28-year-old woman from Sealy, Texas.

Both drivers died at the scene. Authorities are investigating possible alcohol involvement as a factor in the crash. Emergency services responded to the site, and further details on road closures or towing arrangements have not been disclosed.

This incident remains under investigation, with updates expected as more information becomes available.