The 15-year-old boy was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but was released Wednesday night, according to JPD. The wreck occurred just past 5 p.m., according to the Juneau Police Department, and involved a blue Toyota Corolla, driven by an 18-year-old woman with a 15-year-old boy passenger, and a white. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The plane's emergency alert beacon was activated around. According to CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto, a couple, who were driving in the opposite direction of the truck, witnessed the vehicle lose control, crash into the guard rail and flip several times before landing in the water. The third occupant of the truck identified by police as a 27-year-old Juneau woman died at the scene. Its the end of a three-year trial dating back to Oct. 12, 2019. 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. In March, nine soldiers were killed in Kentucky when the Blackhawk helicopter they were in crashed during a routine nighttime training exercise. According to police, around 4:20 p.m. a maroon Acura driven by a 49-year-old man drove in the opposite direction of traffic resulting in a five-car wreck on Egan Drive near the old Walmart building, including a head-on collision between the Acura and a white Subaru. Juneau, Alaska 99811-2500. The entire intersection Loop at Egan Drive is closed. Heres what to expect the second week of the season. JPDs dispatch provided CPR instructions over the phone and bystanders continued CPR until responders arrived. Capital City Fire/Rescue extricated the driver and one of the passengers of the truck. This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies. Carrion, who was in the passenger seat told the Empire Wednesday evening that his wife swerved from the left lane to the right narrowly dodging the vehicle. The body of Fredrick will be flown to the Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage to determine cause of death. You can unsubscribe anytime. The roadway was closed for roughly five hours and reopened at around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday. The 51-47 vote included support from two Republicans, Murkowski and Collins. ARROW is an innovative initiative that will greatly improve emergency response capabilities in rural Alaskan communities. William Ludwig, a 50-year-old resident of Necedah, was injured in an accident with a train near Camp Douglas on Wednesday during the late afternoon. WASHINGTON Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-Independent long known for Continue reading. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CCFR and JPD are responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway. UPDATE: NEOSHO, Wis. (WBAY) - The Dodge County Sheriff's Office identified the driver killed in an intersection on Highway 67 this week as Kathryn M. Christopherson. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. All I saw were the head lights and then we were swerving, Carrion said. Carrion said the pair proceeded to pull over to call 911 and reported what they saw to JPD. Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - A program that has distributed almost $300 million to renewable energy projects in Alaska since 2008 would be made permanent under legislation that passed the state Senate without dissent on Friday. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire). Due to the crash, Egan was closed down for about three hours which resulted in a near-standstill of traffic with cars in the outbound lane stretching to Hospital Drive. The Army on Thursday said two of the soldiers died at the site and the third on the way to a hospital in Fairbanks. Julie Ackerman. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. The aircraft was one of four traveling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright. JPD said the 18-year-old male and the 19-year-old male left the scene of the crash prior to the arrival of police. For active-duty units, the training is to take place between May 1 and 5. The Evergreen State takes the top spot again in the U.S. News Best States ranking on the strength of its tech sector and other industries. But as Biden's reelection campaign begins, Lieberman is preparing to recruit a third-party candidate capable of defeating the Democratic president. Best States is an interactive platform developed by U.S. News for ranking the 50 U.S. states, alongside news analysis and daily reporting. Finance Committee proposing one-time $680 per-pupil boost in attempt to avoid deficit. Julie Ackerman. The pressure is 1019.3 mb and the humidity is 80%. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences. 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Dillingham, Alaska (KINY) This week, in a decision refusing to overturn its November 2020 permit denial for the proposed Pebble Mine, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remanded a small number of issues raised in a January 2021 appeal filed by the Pebble Limited Partnership for further review by its Alaska District staff. Quinto said after being notified of the crash, CCFR officials took a rescue boat out on the water, scoured the shoreline, checked the water for debris and searched for the unaccounted for occupant of the vehicle, who was later found deceased. . "They're in pretty bad shape. He said of the two vehicles, one was in the median, and another was in a ditch in the inbound lane. The helicopters were returning from a training flight to Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks. The Acura started to make a left turn at Fred Myer but then continued straight into the outbound lane of Egan Drive, where it continued on. The third occupant, believed to to be the driver, is still unaccounted for. (Lyndsey Brollini/KTOO) Flights across Southeast Alaska have been . This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies. 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. 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. As of Tuesday evening, the video had amassed more than 2.3 million views on TikTok, House committee advances year-end educator payments, but outlook for school funding boost dims. Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is launching the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) Program. All rights reserved. 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They were pretty badly damaged, airbags were deployed on all of the vehicles.". Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department has released details on an accident that claimed the life of a Juneau man on Tuesday. A woman is dead and a man was medevaced following an early morning crash on Egan Drive in the Mendenhall Valley, according to Juneau Police Department. Police seek more info on fatal crash Investigation continues into two-vehicle collision at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive. Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A car crash involving two vehicles occurred this morning. The three-car involved crash occurred on Egan outbound between Vanderbilt Hill Road and the old Walmart access road at 4:23 pm on Wednesday, according to Fire Chief Ed Quinto. 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. Powered by Aiir. The driver and passenger of the white Subaru also suffered injuries and were transported to BRH, according to police, however, the injuries arent considered to be serious. Traffic Egan inbound should divert onto Glacier Hwy near Brotherhood Bridge. Heres what to expect the second week of the season. Responding officers learned the crash involved five vehicles and two of the vehicles were in a head-on collision. Powered by Aiir. News Local News Plane crash. When someone is injured in an accident in Juneau, it is important to gather information about what happens next. 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. As of Tuesday evening, the video had amassed more than 2.3 million views on TikTok, House committee advances year-end educator payments, but outlook for school funding boost dims. Witnesses reported seeing the Acura driving in the inbound turn lane of Egan Drive, at Fred Meyer. The 45-year-old woman was . Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is launching the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) Program. The 51-47 vote included support from two Republicans, Murkowski and Collins. Its the end of a three-year trial dating back to Oct. 12, 2019. In this photo released by the U.S. Army, AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, fly over a mountain range near Fort Wainwright, Alaska on . You're currently not logged in, if you don't already have an account please create one here so you can save your route. 2023 Juneau Alaska Communications, LLC. No charges or citations have been announced in relation to the crash at this time. JPD was able to confirm that the 19-year-old male went to the hospital for evaluation of injuries, which are believed to be minor. Authorities respond Wednesday evening to a fatal two-vehicle crash 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. Revised Senate budget contains smaller education increase, $1,300 PFD Copyright 2023 TheAssociated Press. JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) - Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth. (Cameron Roxberry/U.S. Empire prints its last paper in Juneau. Investigation continues into two-vehicle collision at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive. Authorities say avoid Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Authorities in Juneau are investigating a crash that occurred at about midnight, and it is believed that three men were inside the truck at the time of the crash. This article has been updated to include new information. Update the categories youd like to receive notifications about. Her next of kin was notified on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Last Updated on May 1 2023, 1:53 pm AKDT. Contact reporter Peter Segall at psegall@juneauempire.com. The driver of the Acura sustained serious injuries. An Alaska Seaplanes Cessna 208 on the way to Skagway and Haines crashed at the Juneau International Airport on October 22, 2021. JUNEAU, Alaska A sightseeing plane crashed Thursday in southeast Alaska, killing all six people on board, the U.S. Coast Guard said. At 4:21 p.m., it was reported the 4-door vehicle . A news release issued Saturday by the 11th Airborne Division says the servicemember was in stable condition. Would you like to be notified of events on this route? Sunday, April 30, 2023 12:00am. KUAC is our partner station in Fairbanks. But he said investigators were scheduled to fly in Saturday to the crash site. Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that May is Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Awareness Month. Juneau Police Department with assistance from Capital City Fire/Rescue on the scene Tuesday morning, Oct. 18 at Auke Lake off of Glacier Highway after it was reported that a white Chevrolet pickup occupied by three males lost control and rolled several times before landing into the lake. The 51-47 vote included support from two Republicans, Murkowski and Collins. JCHS HISTORY COLUMN: Juneau County's lost towns Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. Military investigators were making their way to Alaska's interior, with a team from Fort Novosel, Alabama, expected to arrive at the crash site by Saturday, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska. Two males were believed to have been thrown from the vehicle, and one has been confirmed as deceased. Bikes and riders strewn across the road, some remaining on the floor for . The names of those who were killed were not immediately released. Heres what to expect the second week of the season. The wind chill is 43. Initial reports indicated that a maroon 2006 Acura, driven by a 49-year-old male was driving inbound in the outbound lane. A wreck just before 1 a.m. Tuesday led to a pickup truck sinking into Auke Lake and two of the vehicles three male occupants being thrown from the truck, police say. The safety of our aviators is our top priority, and this stand down is an important step to make certain we are doing everything possible to prevent accidents and protect our personnel, Army Chief of Staff James McConville said of the decision to ground flight units for training. Javascript is disabled on your browser and this site won't work properly without Javascript enabled! Update 12/8: According to a press release, JPD received a report at about 4:19 p.m. of a small 4-door vehicle driving inbound on Egan Drive in the outbound lane of Egan Drive. 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. Winds are Southeast at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). 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. The outbound lane is closed off and traffic is being diverted onto Vanderbilt Hill Road. 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