BUTTE, MT, (April 07, 2026) – A 15-year-old passenger was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle carrying five teens went off a cliff near the Big M in Butte, authorities said.
Officials reported that a Subaru overcorrected while negotiating a sharp curve at approximately 12:40 p.m., causing it to plunge 40 feet off the roadway and roll multiple times.
Carson Hanson, who was seated in the back, sustained serious spinal injuries affecting the mid-chest and upper back. He was transported from St. James Hospital in Butte to a medical facility in Billings for advanced treatment. A GoFundMe has been created to support his recovery.
