James Walker and Stephan Bearchum, both 14, dead in two-vehicle wreck on Highway 212 in Busby, Montana
2 people dead in Big Horn County crash
Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Tony Beehler said it happened around 1 p.m. when a passenger vehicle was headed west on Highway 212 through the town of Busby.
A second passenger vehicle, with four people, was attempting to leave a private driveway.
The driver of the westbound car failed to negotiate the turn and slammed into the passenger side of the second vehicle with four passengers.
Seat belts did not appear to be used by any of the five involved, Beehler said.
Officials identify teens killed in Busby crash
James Walker and Stephan Bearchum, both of Lame Deer, were identified Sunday as the two 14-year-olds killed Saturday when the car they were riding in was struck by another vehicle in Busby, said Terry Bullis, Big Horn County coroner.
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