Two Teens Deceased After Single Vehicle Rollover in Billings
A tragic single-vehicle crash on Airport Road in the early hours of Wednesday morning claimed the lives of two young women and left two others injured.
The crash occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 7, just east of the roundabout at the intersection of N 27th St and Airport Road. According to the Billings Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find a severely damaged vehicle and four occupants, three of whom had been ejected during the rollover.
A 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. The two other occupants were transported to a local hospital. Their names and conditions have not been publicly released.
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Police say the vehicle had been traveling eastbound on Airport Road when the driver lost control, veered off the road, and rolled. Preliminary findings suggest that speed was a contributing factor in the crash. The BPD crash investigation team is handling the case. No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Airport Road was closed for several hours as investigators worked the scene, but was reopened to traffic shortly after noon.
The Billings Police Department expressed appreciation to the Billings Fire Department, American Medical Response, and the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
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