Due to the Park Highway collision, traffic was severely disrupted late Sunday afternoon. This incident occurred when two cars crashed into each other, causing the lane to stop for two hours. Alaska State Troopers reported that a 1998 Jeep Cherokee traveling north crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2012 Honda minivan.
Emergency responders transported three individuals with severe injuries to a local hospital for treatment following the crash. While troopers directed traffic around the crash site, an hour later, another vehicle struck a trooper in an unrelated accident.
The driver, Warren Slater, a 43-year-old from Talkeetna, ignored the officer’s instructions and hit the trooper with his vehicle. Authorities arrested Slater for third-degree assault and driving under the influence (DUI) after the incident. Troopers immediately transported Slater to Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility, where officials detained him without bail. The struck trooper sustained no injuries during the incident.
The series of events, beginning with the initial crash and ending with the trooper’s encounter with an intoxicated driver, emphasizes the importance of road safety and compliance. The Park Highway collision and DUI arrest highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring safety on Alaska’s roads.
This news article was originally published by Alaska´s News Source.
