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312 1,< Ave East — PO Box 1997 — Kalispell, MT 59903
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UPDATED PRESS RELEASE
August 21, 2025- Investigators have identified the male victim from the motor vehicle fire
as Darrin Turner, 60, from Ohio. There is no evidence of foul play, however the
circumstances surrounding the fire and the cause are still being investigated.
For Immediate Release
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Kalispell, Montana - On August 18, 2025, at 9:17PM, the Kalispell Police Department, along
with the Kalispell Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle fire at the Homewood
Suites Hotel in Kalispell. Tragically, one fatality has been confirmed.
The incident is under active investigation, and the cause of the fire has not yet been
determined.
The public should expect an ongoing police presence in the area while investigators process
the scene. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Media Contact:
Police Chief Jordan Venezio
Kalispell Police Department
Phone: (406) 758-7786
Email: ivenezio@kalispell.com