Montana Court Rules Blood Test Invalid | Helena News

Helena News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Montana’s Supreme Court just struck down a key piece of evidence in the tragic case of Delaney Doherty, ruling that a blood test taken from accused driver Lily Laroque without her explicit consent cannot be used. The crash, a deadly head-on collision caused by Laroque’s truck crossing the center line, has left the grieving family frustrated as legal technicalities overshadow their quest for justice. Officers drew the blood after three failed attempts to get verbal consent — even turning off their recorder — sparking debate over lawful procedure. Legal experts say warrantless draws require…