Update Thursday, March 12, 2026:
Lake County Sheriff and Coroner Don Bell has released the name of the woman killed in a two vehicle crash on Monday, March 9.
Bell says the driver of the passenger car, Bryeanna Brazill, was found deceased along with her one month old infant.
The driver of the full size truck suffered minor injuries.
The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating this crash.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office would like to pass along their deepest condolences to the Brazill family in their time of loss.
Original Report:
A woman and an infant died in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 93 Monday.
According to Montana Highway Patrol, the crash happened near Arlee around 9:30 p.m.
MHP says the woman, who was driving with the baby in her car, crossed the double yellow line and hit another vehicle heading in the opposite direction.
The driver of the second vehicle was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
MHP believes alcohol and improper child restraint may have been factors in the crash.
