Missoula, MT (January 20, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to an injury crash Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Tremper Shopping Center near Brooks Street in Missoula. The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. and involved a female driver in a blue vehicle.
According to dispatch audio, first responders arrived at the scene with lights and sirens activated following reports of a vehicle collision involving injuries. Upon arrival, medics located the female driver still inside the vehicle. Details surrounding the cause of the crash remain limited at this time.
Medical personnel assessed the woman for injuries while other crews examined the vehicle and surroundings for any further hazards. The extent of the damage and injuries has not been disclosed, but the presence of emergency medical services suggests the individual required on-site evaluation and potential transport.
The incident, which happened during the early afternoon hours in a busy commercial area, may have caused temporary traffic disruptions within the shopping center’s parking lot as responders conducted their work.
The Missoula Police Department is expected to continue its investigation into the circumstances that led to the crash.
Our thoughts are with the woman injured in this incident, and we wish her a swift and complete recovery.
