Winter Weather — Northern Stillwater, Montana

2013-01-27 · Northern Stillwater, Montana

Event narrative

A Columbus woman died on the night of the 27th when the sport-utility vehicle she was driving crashed into a semitrailer on Interstate 90 between Billings and Columbus due to icy conditions. The woman was driving westbound about eight miles east of Columbus on I-90 when, shortly after 11pm, she lost control and spun out while going through a slight curve in the road. The jeep struck a guardrail on the north side of the interstate and went back into the roadway. At the same time, a semi came around the curve and swerved into the passing lane to avoid the Jeep. The jeep crashed into the passenger side of the semi. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene when emergency crews arrived.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 426456. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.