Car crashes with wildlife can be common across the species’ range, officials said. Nearly 50 grizzlies died in crashes from 2009 to 2023 in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and an average of 3.3 bears died from car crashes each year during that time period, officials said.

The bear known as Grizzly 399 was killed Tuesday evening after being hit by a car in Wyoming, according to officials.

Grizzly 399 had a yearling cub with her when she was struck by the vehicle. The cub's whereabouts are unknown, but there is no evidence it was involved.