For immediate release: July 1, 2024

On the afternoon of Sunday, June 30, 2024, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Highway Patrol investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred at the intersection of Sourdough Road and Lariat Loop.

The motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Sourdough Road when she struck an SUV turning northbound from Lariat Loop. The driver of the motorcycle was declared dead at the scene. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Mackenzie Hatter of Big Sky. Her cause of death was determined to be blunt force injuries and the manner was ruled an accident.

Sheriff Dan Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mackenzie Hatter during this time.

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