Conrad, MT – A young driver was injured after a late-night crash on Interstate 15 south of Conrad involving a pickup truck and a semi hauling a flatbed trailer.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the crash happened last week just after 1 a.m. along northbound I-15. Investigators say the driver of a Ford F-150 was traveling at highway speeds when he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended the semi.
Troopers report the semi was hauling a flatbed trailer at the time of the collision. The impact caused significant front-end damage to the pickup, with debris scattered across the roadway. Despite the severity of the crash, officials say the driver of the pickup was wearing a seatbelt and sustained only minor injuries.
Authorities did not indicate whether the driver of the semi was injured. No additional vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
The incident serves as a reminder from law enforcement about the dangers of drowsy driving, particularly during overnight hours when visibility and alertness are reduced. Officials urge drivers to pull over and rest if they begin to feel fatigued behind the wheel.
Traffic in the area was impacted for a period as crews responded and cleared the scene, though conditions have since returned to normal.
No charges have been announced as of this report, and the crash remains under investigation.
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