For immediate release: April 3, 2025

On April 1, 2025, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office, the Montana Highway Patrol and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident involving two motor vehicles on U.S. Highway 191 near the intersection with Cobb Hill Road at mile marker 81.

The deceased driver was identified as 55-year-old Juan Farias, and the deceased passenger was identified as 22-year-old Oscar Jacuinde, both residents of Belgrade. The cause of death for both was determined to be blunt force injuries, and the manner was ruled accidental.

Sheriff Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Juan Farias and Oscar Jacuinde during this time.

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