Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Big Horn County Sheriff

CROW AGENCY - On November 19 at 5:05 p.m. the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash involving Big Horn County Sheriff Darrell King on U.S. Highway 212 at milepost 2. This location is within Big Horn County and four miles southeast of Crow Agency. As part of the investigation, it was determined that a commercial motor vehicle collided head-on with a passenger vehicle being driven by Sheriff King. “I was saddened to hear of this recent tragedy and loss amongst the law enforcement community,” Colonel Lavin said. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Sheriff King and the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office.” Speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash. Sheriff King was not driving a Big Horn County vehicle, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. This crash remains under investigation. “I was saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Big Horn County Sheriff Darrell King, who was a key partner to our office and all of our federal law enforcement agencies," stated U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich in a press release November 20th. "On behalf of all of them, I offer our sincerest condolences to his family. His family should know that federal law enforcement held Sheriff King in the highest regard, and we will honor his legacy of kindness and diplomacy by working collaboratively with all of our partners to keep the people of Big Horn County, the Crow Tribe and Northern Cheyenne Tribe safe.”