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These counties have the highest reported crime rates in Montana per capita.

A 27-year-old Helena woman was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday driven by her husband, officials said Tuesday.

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff and Coroner Leo Dutton said deputies responded to the intersection of Canyon Ferry Drive and Custer Avenue about 9:30 p.m. Sunday to "what was initially

death.

Dutton said the initial report of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident "may not be the case." He would not provide more information, pending autopsy results and the ongoing investigation

being conducted by the Helena Police Department.

HPD Sgt. Adam Shanks said Tuesday as the case is remains under investigation and he could not share details.

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Shanks confirmed the driver of the vehicle was 29-year-old Lane St. Clair, who was arrested Sunday night for driving under the influence, first offense, and possession of dangerous drugs.

"It's not being investigated as a traffic crash; it's something else," Shanks said.

A Lewis and Clark County courthouse marriage certificate states the couple was married in 2021.

Justice of the Peace Michael Swingley's office said Lane St. Clair appeared before the judge Monday and was released on his own recognizance with conditions.

About 15 law enforcement units from HPD, the sheriff's office and Montana Highway Patrol responded to the incident, according to the calls for service report.

Efforts to reach Lane St. Clair on Tuesday were unsuccessful.

Nolan Lister is a reporter at the Helena Independent Record with an emphasis on local government. 

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