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Helena man killed after high-speed pursuit Thursday in Broadwater County

Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser reported a Helena man was killed last week after striking a Deputy head-on during a high-speed pursuit on January 18.

According to Rauser, Tyler Leslie was found deceased on impact following the incident. Rauser said the Deputy whose vehicle was struck was able to exit the vehicle of his own accord and was later released from the hospital after suffering some bumps and bruises.

Rauser said the incident started as a slide-off at 3:15 p.m., with the Montana Highway Patrol arriving on the scene and the Deputy on his way to assist. He added the suspect then fl...