Non-injury slide-off crash on I-90 near marker 261

Heard on: Butte Silver Bow Police

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

They called about a slide off on marker 261.

00:02

I am heading eastbound.

00:03

White 2016 Ford Explorer went into the ditch.

00:06

Sounds like it just slid off.

00:07

Unknown about damage, but no blockage.

00:09

They're calling their own tow.

00:10

Could you call RP?

00:12

Hey, heard my open call.

00:16

Copying.

00:22

Dispatch, this is 53.

00:25

This is 53.

00:27

I'll be in the Highlands if you need anything.

00:30

Copy, thanks for the heads up.

00:32

3031.

00:37

Please attach me to 122.

00:41

Copy.

00:46

3031. 3031.

00:52

I just spoke with the RP.

00:54

It's confirmed non-injury crash, but it sounds like they might have gotten some damage on their tie rod or axle as a result of the crash.

01:02

I'm going to be en route.

01:03

Copy.

01:08

239, they also confirmed that it was Ron's Diesel Repair that's coming to get them.

01:12

I'll confirm when I get there.

2026-10-23 20:54 UTC

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I-90, Cardwell, MT

Non-injury slide-off crash on I-90 near marker 261

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a non-injury slide-off crash on I-90 near Cardwell, Montana, where a white Ford Explorer went into a ditch eastbound near marker 261. There is no roadway blockage, and the driver has arranged their own tow from a local repair shop. Possible damage to the vehicle’s tie rod or axle is reported.

Non-injury slide-off crash on I-90 near marker 261

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