Ronan man dead after wreck

A Ronan man was killed in a car accident near Perma on Jan. 15 around 1:30 p.m.

Hot Springs firefighter, Randy Woods responded to the scene of the accident and is looking for fire damage to the vehicle. A witness originally a witness called in claiming that the vehicle was on fire.

| January 16, 2009 12:00 AM

Jamie Doran

Valley Press

A 66-year-old man from Ronan is dead after a wreck in Perma on Thursday afternoon.

The wreck happened near mile marker 89 in an area known as the “Perma curves” at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

The victim, who’s name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene after wrecking his baby blue 1967 Mustang.

Montana Highway Patrol said the driver appeared to have lost control and crossed into an oncoming lane, going into a ditch and then rolled his car into a pine tree.

First responders attempted to resuscitate the victim at the scene. He was wearing his seatbelt when the accident occurred and the Montana Highway Patrol is still investigating if speed or alcohol where involved in the accident.

The roads were icy, which also may have contributed to the single vehicle accident.