Flathead Judge raises bail for man accused of critically injuring teen in stolen car crash

Alfred Flamond pleaded not guilty to four felony charges after the high-speed collision that left 16-year-old Hazel Alexander hospitalized with severe injuries.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:20pm

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A Flathead County judge has increased the bail for Alfred Flamond, who is accused of critically injuring 16-year-old Hazel Alexander when he crashed a stolen car into her vehicle at a high rate of speed. Flamond has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges related to the incident, and court records show he has been arrested nine times in the last six months in Flathead County. Hazel suffered a broken femur, shattered pelvis, broken jaw, traumatic brain injury, and stroke, and is still recovering at a hospital in Seattle.

Why it matters

This case has drawn significant community concern in Flathead County, with family, friends, and first responders packing the courtroom for Flamond's bail modification hearing. The judge's decision to raise Flamond's bail from $200,000 to $500,000 reflects the severity of the charges and the impact on the victim and her family.

The details

According to court documents, Flamond was driving a stolen car at a high rate of speed when he crashed into 16-year-old Hazel Alexander's vehicle, critically injuring her. Hazel suffered a broken femur, shattered pelvis, broken jaw, traumatic brain injury, and stroke, and is still recovering at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Flamond has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges related to the incident, including fleeing from police and criminal endangerment.

  • The crash occurred on an unspecified date prior to April 6, 2026.
  • Flamond appeared in Flathead County District Court on Monday, April 6, 2026 for a bail modification hearing.
  • Flamond is next scheduled to appear in court for his jury trial in June 2026.

The players

Alfred Flamond

A man accused of critically injuring 16-year-old Hazel Alexander in a stolen car crash. He has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges related to the incident.

Hazel Alexander

A 16-year-old girl from Columbia Falls who was critically injured when the stolen car driven by Alfred Flamond crashed into her vehicle. She suffered a broken femur, shattered pelvis, broken jaw, traumatic brain injury, and stroke, and is still recovering at a hospital in Seattle.

Colleen Alexander

Hazel Alexander's mother.

Simon Alexander

Hazel Alexander's father, who testified during the bail modification hearing about the extent of his daughter's injuries.

Judge Danni Coffman

The Flathead County District Court judge who raised Alfred Flamond's bail from $200,000 to $500,000.

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What they’re saying

“I was glad that it was increased, to be honest though it doesn't make everything okay, things are still very hard, but we're thankful for that, that the bail was increased.”

— Colleen Alexander, Hazel Alexander's mother

“You could see in the courtroom and the fact that they had to open an overflow, this wasn't just about my daughter, we didn't know everybody who was here, there was a good number of friends and family, but it was something the community is very concerned about.”

— Simon Alexander, Hazel Alexander's father

“The fact that she's actually here, in itself I take as a win, but watching her progress every day, it's hard…there's improvements every day.”

— Simon Alexander, Hazel Alexander's father

“Looking at this, I don't want it to happen to any of my children again, but I don't want anybody to go through this for any family member at all.”

— Simon Alexander, Hazel Alexander's father

What’s next

Flamond is next scheduled to appear back in court for his jury trial this June.

The takeaway

This case highlights the devastating impact of reckless criminal behavior, as well as the importance of the judicial system in protecting public safety and holding offenders accountable. The community's outpouring of support for the Alexander family underscores the trauma experienced by victims and their loved ones in the aftermath of such a traumatic incident.