Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by a Bus in Missoula

UPDATE: 2:51 p.m. - Mar. 3, 2022

The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office provided the following statement:

The Sheriff and Coroner, TJ McDermott, is releasing the name of the pedestrian that succumbed to their injuries following an incident with a bus at West Pine and Ryman Streets on March 1, 2022. He has been identified as 46-year-old, Bradley S. Breeton, a Missoula resident.

Our heart-felt condolences go out to the family and friends during this very difficult time.

(first report: 11:08 a.m. - Mar. 2, 2022)

On March 1, 2022, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Missoula Police Department began investigating a fatality accident that occurred in the area of W. Pine Street and Ryman Street.

Divisions of the Missoula Police Department were on scene investigating the accident and all involved in the accident cooperated with the investigation.

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According to Police Public Information Officer Lydia Arnold, the accident involved a bus and pedestrian.  The preliminary investigation indicates the deceased pedestrian was intoxicated.

If there is anyone who witnessed this accident and has not spoken to law enforcement, please contact Detective Bare at 406-552-6281.   This investigation is ongoing and KGVO will provide more information when it becomes available.