VIRGINIA CITY — A Cardwell man is behind bars after being charged with vehicular homicide DUI, following an investigation into a two-motorcycle crash that happened in Madison County over the summer.

William M. Walker, 49, is currently being held at the Gallatin County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond.

According to charging documents, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, Walker negligently caused the death of Clarence Skillman, 61, of Harrison, after their motorcycles collided between Twin Bridges and Silver Star.

A blood test reportedly showed Walker's BAC was .181, more than twice the legal limit of .08.

Court documents, filed on Nov. 21, state that a group of motorcyclists was traveling northbound on Montana Highway 41, just north of Twin Bridges, with Walker leading the group as they left

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