Driver Killed in Frenchtown Off‑Road Vehicle Accident
The driver has been identified as Lawrence "Larry" L. Exe, 87, of Frenchtown, who died after a side-by-side crash north of town.
Candice BondLawrence "Larry" L. Exe, 87, of Frenchtown, was killed in a side-by-side crash in a remote area north of Frenchtown on Oct. 24.
How the Side-by-Side Crash Unfolded
Missoula County deputies and Search and Rescue were called out at about 7:15 a.m. to help the Frenchtown Rural Fire District with a reported crash involving two men. The two had been riding on an old road that is no longer in use, in the Mill Creek and Roman Creek area, before sunrise. Exe was driving when the side-by-side's passenger-side tires dropped over an embankment. The passenger got out to help guide it back onto the road, and the vehicle then rolled several yards down the slope.
A Life Flight crew spotted the crash site and the passenger, but rough terrain and trees kept the helicopter from landing. Fire crews, with help from deputies and Search and Rescue, reached Exe at about 9 a.m. He died of his injuries. Fire district staff checked the passenger, who then left on his own.
What Is Known After the Frenchtown Crash
Exe was identified on Monday. No charges have been announced.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Montana usually need, in the order it comes up.
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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