Seven Seriously Injured, Two Dead In Head-On Collision Near Fairbanks
Three Vehicles Involved; Two Of Seven Injured Are Medevaced Multiple Citizens Made Calls To 911, Troopers Say Location: Fairbanks Type:...
Three Vehicles Involved; Two Of Seven Injured Are Medevaced
Multiple Citizens Made Calls To 911, Troopers Say
Location: Fairbanks
Dispatch Text:
On 12/1/2024 at 1812 hours, AST began receiving multiple 911 calls of a head-on collision in the area of Chena Hot Springs Road and Esro Road in Fairbanks. Initial reports indicate three vehicles were involved, and occupants of all three vehicles sustained injuries.
A male and female were pronounced deceased on the scene. Seven additional people were transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. 2 of those people have been transported to Anchorage via Life-Med with life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the cause of the collision is still ongoing. At this point, it is unknown if alcohol or drugs is a factor. AST is still attempting to locate and notify the next of kin for the deceased. The road was closed for approximately four hours while Troopers conducted the investigation.
Posted on 12/1/2024 11:27:29 PM by DPS\bkhaley
