Woman dies in motorcyle accident near St. Regis

A 54 year-old woman died in a motorcycle crash near St. Regis last Wednesday, June 6 near mile marker 27. She was traveling in the westbound lane and around 3:15 p.m. she lost control of her motorcycle and crashed into the guardrail. Though the unidentified woman was wearing a helmet, she died from her injuries.

Montana Highway Patrolman, Trebor Karsh said alcohol and speed were not suspected as factors in the crash. The cause of the accident is unknown and is under investigation.