Troopers Say A Tailgating, Light-Flashing, Recklessly Passing Drunk Trucker Hauling Double Hazmat Tankers Arrested Near Cantwell
Citizen's REDDI Report Leads To Multiple Charges, Troopers Say After Difficult Traffic Stop In Heavy Traffic & Rain Location: Can...
Citizen's REDDI Report Leads To Multiple Charges, Troopers Say After Difficult Traffic Stop In Heavy Traffic & Rain
Location: Cantwell, Parks Highway
Dispatch Text:
On 06/19/2029 at 1648 hours the Alaska State Troopers received a REDDI report about a blue semi-truck pulling double hazmat tankers going southbound north of Healy. The truck was tailgating, flashing moose light at cars in front of it and passed dangerously causing at least one driver to take evasive action to prevent a serious injury or fatal collision. AST located the semi-truck at Mile 231 Parks Highway where it was observed tailgating other vehicles. AST initiated a traffic stop and the truck continued on for 5 miles continuing to drive dangerously while in heavy traffic and it was raining. When it stopped the driver was identified as Ryan Matheny, age 40 from Fairbanks. Investigation determined Matheny was under the influence of alcohol while operating a commercial motor vehicle and while he was hauling gasoline tankers. Ryan was arrested and remanded to FCC where he was held without bail pending arraignment for Fail to Stop at Direction of a Peace Officer 1st, Assault 3rd, CMV DUI, DUI, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, operating a CMV with an Out of Service Violation due to having alcohol in the vehicle which was not on the cargo manifest. A licensed and sober driver from the same company, International Airport Services took possession of the truck.
AST is requesting any motorist who had to take evasive action due to this truck to contact AST Dispatch in Fairbanks at (907)-451-5100.
Posted on 6/20/2026 1:46:42 AM by DPS\dwbozman
