Dangerous Roads Of Alaska

 Head-On Crash Kills Woman On Knik-Goose Bay Road Near Wasilla 

The old Knik historical site and museum is at Mile 14
of the Knik-Goose Bay Road. (Photo, Country Journal)

Crash Occurs Several Weeks After DOT Makes
Safety Declaration For Part Of Road  

TROOPER REPORT DECEMBER 5TH:

Location: Wasilla

Type: MVC-Fatal

Dispatch Text:

On December 5, 2024, at 5:20am, Alaska State Troopers responded to a head on collision at mile 15.5 of Knik Goose Bay Rd.  Upon arrival AST located two vehicles, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup with two persons and a Toyota Sequia with one person. The female passenger of the Chevrolet pickup was declared deceased at the scene and is identified as Delynn Brouillet, age 64, of Anchorage.  The male driver of the Chevrolet pickup sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.  The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota Sequia sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.  Initial investigation determined that the Chevrolet pickup lost control on the icy roadways and colliding head on with the Toyota Sequia. It was determined the two occupants of the Chevrolet pickup were not wearing seatbelts. Road conditions at the time of the collision were freezing rain with ice accumulating while the investigation was conducted. Weather is a major factor in this collision and the investigation is ongoing. Next of kin has been notified. 

Posted on 12/5/2024 12:28:45 PM by DPS\tjdespain

DOT DECOMMISSION REPORT FOR KNIK-GOOSE BAY ROAD, NOVEMBER: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2024 CONTACT: Justin Shelby, (907) 269-6323, justin.shelby@alaska.gov

Decommissioning of Safety Corridor Segment on Knik-Goose Bay Road (WASILLA, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is pleased to announce the decommissioning of nearly four miles of the Safety Corridor along Knik-Goose Bay Road. The Safety Corridor now extends from Milepost 4.5, just south of the Knik-Goose Bay/Fairview-Clapp intersection, to its end point at Milepost 17.2. The Knik-Goose Bay Safety Corridor is one of four Safety Corridors established in Alaska along with the Seward Highway MP 87-117, the Parks Highway MP 44.5-53, and the Sterling Highway MP 83-93. Identified as having a higher-than-average incidence of fatal and serious injury crashes, Safety Corridors were established to reduce these crashes by bringing together effective education, enforcement, engineering, and support for emergency response agencies. This is the fourth Safety Corridor segment that has been decommissioned since the program was established – the Parks Highway MP 43.5-48.8 was decommissioned in 2016, the Seward Highway MP 87-90 in 2021, and the Parks Highway MP 48.8-52.3 in 2022 – bringing the total of safety corridor miles decommissioned to over 15. The Sterling Safety Corridor Improvements MP 82.5 to 94 project, Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction Phase 2 project, and Safer Seward Highway project will address the remaining safety corridors with safety upgrades. DOT&PF is also exploring a new type of Urban Safety Corridor to be established in more heavily populated areas with higher-than-average incidences of fatal and serious injury crashes. This steps and other safety measures are focused on reducing pedestrian fatalities and injuries. The department remains committed to improving safety for all road users while enhancing Alaska’s transportation infrastructure and appreciates the ongoing support of Alaska’s communities in achieving these improvements.