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Murder suspect dies in custody
A Kalispell man accused in the shooting deaths of two Eureka residents, one a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy, is dead. According to a press release on the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Missoula County Detention Facility officers responded to Matthew D. Dye’s cell on Nov. 4 evening after observing he appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency. Detention medical staff responded, assessed Dye and requested he be transported to the hospital by ambulance. During EMS transport, Dye became unresponsive and life-saving measures were initiated. Dye was pronounced deceased at St. Patrick’s Hospital. Following standard operating procedures of an in-custody death, county Sheriff Jeremiah Petersen requested the City of Missoula Police Department conduct the investigation into Dye’s death. According to the Sheriff’s Office, all video and documentation have been provided to Missoula police and the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating fully with the investigation. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Coroners are conducting coroner duties. “The care, safety and well-being of every individual entrusted to our custody is a responsibility we take very seriously, and we remain committed to these high standards,” said Sheriff Jeremiah Petersen. More information will be released in coordination with Lake County Sheriff’s Office and City
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Arlee woman killed in two-vehicle collision
An 82-year-old Arlee woman died in a two-vehicle collision near Missoula Nov. 4 at around 11:40 a.m. The driver of the second vehicle, a 42-year-old Missoula man, was taken to St. Patrick’s Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the Arlee resident was westbound on U.S. Highway 10 West near mile post 2, at the intersection with Training Drive, when the Ford F150 she was driving crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a Ford F550. The Arlee woman died at the scene. Both were wearing seatbelts, and according to the incident report, roads were bare and dry.