Speeding Driver Almost Crashes Head-on With Montana Trooper

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 28, 2025, a Montana Highway Patrol trooper was traveling northbound on Highway 93 near mile marker 80 when he observed a black Chevy Impala heading southbound at a high rate of speed. The trooper utilized his radar and recorded the vehicle going 87 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone.

The trooper activated his overhead lights and pursued the Impala southbound. The trooper was not catching up to the Impala, so he again utilized his radar and clocked the Impala traveling 95 miles per hour. The Impala turned left onto Chief Looking Glass Road.  

The Impala was going so fast that it left the roadway and struck the railroad tracks, causing the vehicle to lose multiple parts from its underside. The Impala then reentered the roadway and drove directly at the trooper. The trooper braced for impact, believing a collision was imminent.  

At the last moment, the Impala swerved off the roadway again, nearly striking several electrical boxes. The Impala drove through the Park and Ride parking lot and came to a stop. The trooper conducted a pit maneuver and struck the driver’s side door to prevent further efforts to flee.  

The driver, identified as 34-year-old Michael Bruce, began yelling at the trooper and moving his hands around inside the vehicle. The trooper held Bruce at gunpoint until other troopers arrived.  

With the help of backup, the trooper ordered Bruce to exit the vehicle. Once he did so, Bruce tensed up and turned toward the trooper. The trooper took Bruce to the ground, where Bruce actively resisted arrest.  

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Bruce continued to resist until he was warned that a taser would be used. After Bruce was taken into custody, he underwent a medical exam but refused treatment. The trooper then transported Bruce to the Missoula County Detention Center. 

Bruce is currently being charged with felony criminal endangerment, fleeing from a peace officer, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and speeding.  

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