Driver Killed in Gallatin County Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Sean Patrick Horne-Spencer, 34, of Bozeman, who died after a crash shortly after 1 a.m. on Springhill Road, outside Belgrade.
Sean Patrick Horne-Spencer, a 34-year-old Bozeman man, was killed in a car crash on Springhill Road in Gallatin County on Nov. 6, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
How the Springhill Road Crash Unfolded
Troopers said the crash took place at about 1:20 a.m. near mile marker 10, outside Belgrade. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the man was heading south in a Jeep Cherokee when it left the right side of the road. The patrol said the Jeep broke through one fence, went over an embankment and hit a second fence before coming to rest.
The driver was brought to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and died there. The patrol described the road as dry when the crash happened. Horne-Spencer was the father of three girls and worked at a bar in Bozeman. His sister said he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hiking with his dog.
Where the Highway Patrol Investigation Stands
The crash remains under investigation by the Montana Highway Patrol. The patrol has not announced any charges, and no other vehicles have been reported as involved.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- kbzk.com, “Springhill crash claims life of Bozeman man”
- belgrade-news.com, “Bozeman man sustains fatal injuries in single-vehicle crash”
- nbcmontana.com, “Montana Highway Patrol releases details on deadly crash near Belgrade”
- bozemandailychronicle.com, “Flowers for Sean”
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Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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