The incident occurred on Hwy 87 near Mile Marker 44. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
HARDIN, MT - January 21, 2026
A pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run collision on Highway 87 near Mile Marker 44 in Hardin, Montana. The incident, which resulted in one fatality, occurred on Wednesday, though the exact time has not been provided. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the vehicle involved or any potential suspects.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 21, 2026; exact time not specified
- Location: Hwy 87 Near Mile Marker 44, Hardin, MT
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Unknown
- Fatalities: 1
- Source(s): localaccidentreports.com
Crash Overview
The tragic incident took place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, on Highway 87 near Mile Marker 44, just outside Hardin, Montana. A pedestrian was fatally struck by an unidentified vehicle in what authorities are treating as a hit-and-run collision. The exact time of the crash has not been disclosed.
Details surrounding the sequence of events remain limited. The vehicle involved has not been identified, and authorities have not released any information regarding the driver or potential witnesses.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. The identity of the victim has not been made public pending notification of next of kin.
People Involved
The only confirmed individual involved in this incident was a pedestrian who was fatally struck. Authorities have not released the name or age of the deceased individual. No other injuries have been reported at this time.