Hugoton and the entire surrounding area were stunned into disbelief over the weekend. Four young people were involved in a horrific accident east of town Saturday evening, October 4, 2014.

According to Stevens County Sheriff Heaton’s report, Montana Beesley was driving her 2004 Chevrolet pickup east bound on County Road P. She lost control and her vehicle rolled. Montana and one of the back seat passengers were ejected from the vehicle. The emergency crews were called out at approximately 6:00 p.m. All four occupants were transported to Stevens County Hospital. All four were under the age of 18 and included Montana, Martha Rubio, Yaczeny Gastelum and Conner McCollum. Montana and Conner were both Life Watched to Wichita where Montana later passed away.

Montana was a bright shining star very well known and loved, with a seemingly fantastic looking future ahead of her. She will leave an enormous void not only in the lives of her family but in her whole community. She would surely want all her family, friends and community members to look to her Savior Jesus Christ for strength and support at this very difficult time. Montana’s obituary can be found on page two of this week’s Hermes.

Sheriff Heaton also reported another motor vehicle accident occurring Tuesday, September 30 at approximately 5:41 p.m. Emergency crews responded to a three vehicle accident located at the intersection of Highway 25 and Highway 56 north of Hugoton. Number one vehicle was stopped, waiting to make a left turn to head north. Number two vehicle struck the number one vehicle in the rear, causing it to cross the intersection into the path of number three vehicle. All occupants were wearing seat belts. Two were transported to Stevens County Hospital with minor injuries.