On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at approximately 10:49 AM, 911/Dispatch received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the vicinity of 8th Ave South and 9th Street South. The male driver of the implicated vehicle fled the scene after running over the victim.
Citizens provided a detailed vehicle description and direction of travel for the suspect vehicle. GFPD officers successfully located the vehicle in the area of 6th Street SW and 10th Ave SW. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the male driver, where he has been detained pending charges and the outcome of the investigation.
Great Falls Fire Rescue and Great Falls Emergency Services promptly responded to administer aid to the adult male victim, who was transported to Benefis Emergency Department. The victim’s condition remains undisclosed at this time.
Pilots from the GFPD Drone Unit are scheduled to conduct aerial surveillance of the crash site for mapping purposes. Traffic in the vicinity of 9th Street South and 8th Ave South may be blocked or diverted during the investigation.
Further updates will be posted as additional information becomes available.
Author: Karen Anderson
Karen is the Editor-in-Chief overseeing all news operations at Foxys Publishing Co. She also loves photography and spending time with her dogs.
