Boy dies from injuries following Butte carnival ride mishap
Jun 22, 2026
BUTTE - The 13-year-old boy who was injured in the carnival incident in Butte on June 7 has died as a result of the injuries he suffered.The boy passed away Sunday evening at a hospital in Kalispell, according to a Butte-Silver
Bow Law Enforcement media releaseThe boy's name is not being released at this time pending consultation with his family, the release states.A memorial outside Orphan Girl Childrens Theater in Butte identifies him as Clayton Phillips.The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. RELATED: Carnival equipment secured in Butte during ongoing investigation after a child was seriously injured in June ...read more read less