Kalispell mother dies in crash on U.S. 2

A 34-year-old Kalispell woman killed in a collision Thursday night has been identified, according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.

April Elizabeth Barrows died in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 2 West near the Gold Country Casino just after 8:30 p.m.

Barrows was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other passenger in Barrow’s vehicle was her 1-year-old daughter. The baby was in a child safety seat and was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center where she was admitted in stable condition. Barrows was wearing a seat belt.

The driver of the second vehicle was uninjured.

The crash is under investigation by the Montana Highway Patrol.

Reporter Katheryn Houghton may be reached at 758-4436 or by email at khoughton@dailyinterlake.com.