Two Browning women died Tuesday afternoon following a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 2 near the Blackfoot Cutoff at mile marker 231 in the Browning area, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
Jahly Braverock, 25, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado westbound and attempted to pass a snowplow truck and another vehicle when she crossed the center line into the eastbound lane, striking a Ford Explorer. The Silverado crossed back over into the westbound lanes and ran off the roadway’s shoulder.
The driver of the Explorer, 41-year-old Rachel Augare, was partially ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a seatbelt.
Both parties were pronounced dead at the scene.
Road conditions were snow packed and alcohol is suspected as a factor in the incident.
Montana Highway Patrol is investigation the incident.