This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies. All I saw were the head lights and then we were swerving, Carrion said. Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. During this time, Glacier Highway at Auke Lake is being reduced down to one lane. (Cameron Roxberry/U.S. Investigation continues into two-vehicle collision at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CCFR and JPD are responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway. This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies. He said the Apaches were returning Thursday afternoon from a training mission in the Donnelly Training Area near Fort Greely when they collided and crashed about 50 miles east of Healy. Original 10/18: Juneau Police said that at about 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, they received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Glacier Highway at Auke Lake. NEW YORK A homeowner fired shots at a couple's car when they mistakenly turned onto his property . JUNEAU, Wis. A crash caused damage to a natural gas pipe above the ground in Juneau on Wednesday, resulting in a significant leak of natural gas, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. news@nbc15.com - (608)-274-1500. The body of Fredrick will be flown to the Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage to determine cause of death. Traffic Egan inbound should divert onto Glacier Hwy near Brotherhood Bridge. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - S&P Global Ratings has assigned an 'AA+' rating to the City & Borough of Juneau's series 2023 general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed the AA+ rating on CBJ's existing GO debt. JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) The U.S. Army has grounded aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died within the last month in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky, the military branch. The entire intersection Loop at Egan Drive is closed. Update the categories youd like to receive notifications about. As of Monday, the man was still under care at a hospital in Anchorage. The outbound lane is closed off and traffic is being diverted onto Vanderbilt Hill Road. The driver of the Acura sustained serious injuries. This program is a free data exchange between Waze and government entities and private road owners and operators. Contact reporter Jonson Kuhn at jonson.kuhn@juneauempire.com. Finance Committee proposing one-time $680 per-pupil boost in attempt to avoid deficit. Finance Committee proposing one-time $680 per-pupil boost in attempt to avoid deficit. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - S&P Global Ratings has assigned an 'AA+' rating to the City & Borough of Juneau's series 2023 general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed the AA+ rating on CBJ's existing GO debt. There were no injuries reported by the five passengers and pilot . Search Tip: Use quotes to find results containing your phrase, exactly, e.g., "Juneau Empire". Initial reports indicated that a maroon 2006 Acura, driven by a 49-year-old male was driving inbound in the outbound lane. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will open a new exhibit celebrating the rich traditions and real-life experiences of Alaska Native female artists during First Friday this week. WASHINGTON Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-Independent long known for Continue reading. Investigation continues into two-vehicle collision at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive. Juneau | AP News Due to a serious traffic accident closed road KranjJezersko Icy roads, speed factored into weekend car wrecks in Juneau - KTOO Car crash on Egan Highway. It was reported that a single vehicle, a white Chevrolet pickup, lost control and flipped several times; landing in the lake, where it became fully submerged. Where in the World with Delta Air Lines ONLINE SIGN UP, Juneau Radio Center - Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce - Congressional Candidate Forum 2022, The Mandy Massey Real Estate and Home Show brokered by EXP Realty. Two males were believed to have been thrown from the vehicle, and one has been confirmed as deceased. Police did not release the names of the driver or passenger in the car. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CCFR and JPD are responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway. According to Police, Egan Drive opened back up for outbound traffic a little after 9 p.m. Christian Carrion and Birgit Nelson, a married couple visiting Juneau, said they were driving outbound on Egan Drive when Nelson said she saw what appeared to be a small sedan driving very fast in the opposite direction heading toward their vehicle. Witnesses told police the Acura was first seen driving in the inbound turn lane of Egan Drive before making a left turn toward Fred Meyer, however, the vehicle instead entered into the outbound lane of Egan Drive, according to JPD. A five-vehicle wreck that sent three people to the hospital Wednesday evening was the result of a vehicle driving the wrong way against traffic on Egan Drive, police say. It was reported that a single vehicle, a white Chevrolet pickup, lost control and flipped several times; landing in the lake, where it became fully submerged. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department has released details on an accident that claimed the life of a Juneau man on Tuesday. Best States is an interactive platform developed by U.S. News for ranking the 50 U.S. states, alongside news analysis and daily reporting. The helicopters were returning from a training flight to Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks. April 21, 2023 | Jonathan Franklin, NPR News After scouring roughly 200,000 square miles with no sign of the three and their sailboat, the Mexican navy and U.S. Coast Guard have suspended the. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Washington family has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Indian Arts and Crafts Act for crimes committed when they owned and operated several businesses in Ketchikan, Alaska, involving the sale of Philippine produced stone carvings and wood totem poles as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork. Both were transported to BRH for a medical evaluation. It required helicopter access with hoists, to get in there, he said. Man injured in crash involving train, truck in Juneau County | News Update: Death identified in Auke Lake truck crash - Taku 105 - KTKU-FM People who may have seen the wreck at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive involving a blue Toyota Corolla and a white Ford truck are asked by Juneau Police Department to call the dispatch at (907) 586-0600 to provide contact information so that investigators may follow up with them. Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is launching the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) Program. Sales tax and special session loom as possibilities. KUAC is our partner station in Fairbanks. 6 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash - Honolulu Star-Advertiser At 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, police received a report of a crash on Glacier Highway at Auke Lake involving a white Chevrolet pickup that lost control and flipped several times, according to police. Madison, WI Accidents in Juneau County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year In Juneau County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire). The wind chill is 43. There are already intervention services on site. Nugget falls hike. ARROW is an innovative initiative that will greatly improve emergency response capabilities in rural Alaskan communities. You can click on any road segment to view detailed information about road conditions. Police: Vehicle traveling in wrong direction led to wreck | Juneau Empire 1 of 2. Responding officers learned the crash involved five vehicles and two of the vehicles were in a head-on collision. A 37-year-old woman, who police publicly identified Monday as Lacey Godkin, was declared dead at the scene and a 36-year-old man, who police did not identify, was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital and later transported out of town due to the severity of his injuries, according to JPD. Neither charges nor the identities of the drivers involved in the wreck were announced. Juneau, AK - Accident News and Resources for car, bicycle, motorcycle The. Army identifies soldiers who died in helicopter crash near Healy An occupant of one of the other three vehicles involved also suffered minor injuries. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On 04/30/2023 at about 1240 hours the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted a fisherman onboard a watercraft in the area of Eagle Beach. It is believed that two of the males may have been thrown from the vehicle during the crash. Alaska News - KTOO If you do not wish to create an account, please close this window and continue with your route planning. - A 45-year-old woman from Juneau is dead following a collision between the pickup she was driving and a semi in the Township of Ashippun on Monday, June 21. The platform is designed to engage citizens and government leaders in a discussion about what needs improvement across the country. Its the end of a three-year trial dating back to Oct. 12, 2019. All rights reserved. There is a safety investigation that will be ongoing by the Armys Combat Readiness Center out of Ft. Novosel, Alabama, he said. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire). Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - In Alaska, where many people might be unaware of bats existence, there are risks that the flying nocturnal mammals are carrying rabies, a recent bulletin from the state Department of Health advised. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Washington family has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Indian Arts and Crafts Act for crimes committed when they owned and operated several businesses in Ketchikan, Alaska, involving the sale of Philippine produced stone carvings and wood totem poles as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork. Downtown Juneau from the tram. The helicopters were returning from a training flight to Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks. Watch: Big crash in one-day race due to road furniture 50m before The victims are 39-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Eramo of Oneonta, New York; 28-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle McKenna of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and 32-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Stewart Wayment of North Logan, Utah. Reporter Clarise Larson, who can be contacted at clarise.larson@juneauempire.com, contributed reporting to this article. Juneau, AK Lacey Godkin, 37, killed, another seriously injured in crash on Egan Drive near Glacier Highway in Juneau, Alaska Accident Date: Sat, 11/27/2021 Anchorage, AK Fedos Martushoff, 55, Matthew Shull, 26, killed and one passenger injured in two-vehicle crash on Sterling Highway in Sterling, Alaska Accident Date: Sat, 11/20/2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7