Butte Bozeman, MT, September 28, 2026 — A fatal collision on Interstate 90 west of Butte has resulted in criminal charges against an Oregon resident and a civil lawsuit filed by the victim’s family. Isabella McKinnon has been charged with negligent homicide and negligent endangerment in connection with the crash that claimed the life of an Idaho resident.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on I-90. The specifics of the crash, including the exact date and time, the sequence of events leading up to it, and the precise location west of Butte, were not detailed in the available information. Furthermore, the name of the Idaho resident who died in the crash has not been publicly disclosed.

Negligent homicide is a charge typically brought when a death occurs as a result of gross negligence or recklessness on the part of another individual. Negligent endangerment implies that actions taken by the accused put others at risk of serious injury or death. Both charges are serious offenses that carry significant legal penalties if a conviction is obtained.

In addition to the criminal proceedings, the victim’s family has initiated a wrongful death civil suit. Such lawsuits are filed by the surviving family members of a deceased individual against the party or parties believed to be responsible for the death. The goal of a wrongful death suit is typically to seek financial compensation for damages, which can include loss of financial support, funeral expenses, and other related losses suffered by the family.

The contractor or entity responsible for the road conditions, if any were a factor, has not been identified. Similarly, details regarding any inspections or prior code violations related to the incident’s circumstances are not available. The outcome of the criminal charges and the civil suit remain pending.



Story summarized from the original created by John Emeigh on www.kxlf.com, see more information here.

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