Buck Ridge ATV Rollover

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Buck Ridge ATV Rollover

 

On August 31st, 2025, at 11:55am, Gallatin County 911 dispatch received a report of an offroad vehicle rollover in the area of Buck Ridge Trail, south of Big Sky, MT. Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteers of GCSSAR Big Sky Team were dispatched to assist the injured driver.

Bystanders were able to provide initial first aid, and upon arrival, GCSSAR volunteers assessed the patient and packaged them for transport on a side-by-side OHV to the trailhead where the subject was transferred to a Big Sky Fire Department ambulance for follow-on medical care.

Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer would like to commend the bystanders for their swift actions which ensured that Search and Rescue teams were able to locate, stabilize and package the patient quickly. Furthermore, Sheriff Springer would like to remind ATV operators that the proper wear of a helmet, knowing the trail and your limitations, and keeping to appropriate speeds is vital for your safety on the trail.

 

 

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MSG: 11318 September 2, 2025 15:25