An Anchorage Officer got hurt in a crash after a vehicle sideswiped the officer’s cruiser on Friday morning. The rollover incident occurred around 9 a.m. near Eklutna, forcing authorities to close the Glenn Highway and redirect traffic.
Anchorage police directed vehicles over the Eklutna overpass, managing the flow after the crash halted traffic on the busy highway. While assisting with traffic control, an Anchorage officer parked a police cruiser near the scene, which was later struck by a passing vehicle. The collision injured the officer but caused no severe harm, according to an Anchorage Police Department report.
A second parked police cruiser sustained damage earlier in the response, though the incident caused no injuries. Authorities reported a southbound vehicle failed to change lanes as directed, ramming the second cruiser.
Photos from the scene revealed extensive damage to at least one patrol car, highlighting the risks officers face during highway incidents. By 9:45 a.m., police confirmed traffic was successfully rerouted over the Eklutna overpass while cleanup efforts continued.
The rollover crash that initially prompted the response did not result in severe injuries, as confirmed by the Anchorage Police Department. However, these successive vehicle incidents highlight the importance of attentive driving near active emergency responders and redirected traffic zones. After an Anchorage Officer got hurt in a crash, the police emphasized the importance of lane-changing compliance during highway responses to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
This new article was originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
