KILA — The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy after he was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon.
MHP reports a 70-year-old man was driving west on U.S. Highway 2 near Kila when he struck and killed the teen.
The fatal crash happened at 4:30 p.m. on March 16, 2024, near mile marker 114 on U.S. Highway 2.
The boy died on the scene. The driver was not injured.
According to MHP, speed is suspected to be a factor in this fatal crash.
MHP is continuing to investigate.
