Police investigating death of man found outside bar

The Whitefish Police Department is investigating the death of a Whitefish man after an incident outside a bar last week.

Officers responded to a call of an unresponsive man outside the VFW Bar and Grill on Baker Avenue just past midnight on Thursday, July 30. Police Chief Bill Dial said officers found a man with “significant” head injuries at the scene.

The man, identified as Steven Speer, 25, was taken to the hospital where he died Sunday as a result of the injuries he suffered.

Dial said the incident is still under investigation and officers are interviewing witnesses, but it may have been related to a fight.

He said the case has been referred to the Flathead County Attorney’s Office, which will determine if any charges will be filed.