On Christmas day troopers responded to a multi-vehicle accident on the Glenn Highway near the Knik River bridge. When troopers and EMS arrived at the scene they identified seven vehicles involved in the incident. The investigation found icy conditions were responsible for the crashes. Injuries incurred in the multi-collisions were limited to two juveniles who […]
Governor Mike Dunleavy declares October Pedestrian Safety Month. (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – “Pedestrian crashes are 100 percent preventable,” said DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson. “We need to drive these crashes to zero by working together.” Alaska’s preliminary data shows that 13 pedestrians were killed in 2022 and 11 pedestrians have been killed in collisions with vehicles in 2023. As […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued three plane crash victims in two incidents July 27– one near Tustumena Lake about 70 miles south of Anchorage and the other near Chakachamna Lake about 90 miles west of Anchorage. The first mission with two occupants opened in response to […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign ended on Labor Day with 1,186 citations issued (ANCHORAGE) – This year’s annual anti-DUI campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, a national high-visibility enforcement effort, ended earlier this week with 62 DUI arrests made and 1,186 citations issued. This year’s campaign ran from Aug. 14 through Sept. […]