Pedestrian hit near state Capitol in Helena, flown to Billings for care
Jan 15, 2025
A pedestrian struck by a truck near the state Capitol was flown to Billings for medical care Wednesday.Denver Henderson with the American Cancer Society, as identified by a GoFundMe posting, was struck at the crosswalk on the corner of Montana Avenue and 5th Street in Helena around 7:20 a.m. He sustained a broken pelvis, broken ribs, and a collapsed lung. He was life-flighted to Billings so that he could receive care at a Level 1 Trauma Center.While his injuries are serious, he is alert and his vitals are good, said a statement on his GoFundMe.A GoFundMe is set up to help Henderson and his family while he recovers.Henderson was scheduled to testify before the Legislation and speak at a Medicaid expansion rally.