The Sterling Highway was closed on Friday December, 2nd, in both directions near mile 162 in the Anchor Point area due to a vehicle collision.
According to the Alaska State Troopers, at approximately 12:13 p.m. the Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a call that reported a two vehicle head-on collision near mile 162 of the Sterling Highway.
A Dodge pickup truck and a Kia SUV had struck head-on in the southbound lane of the highway.
The driver of the pickup truck was complaining of back and chest pain and was transported to South Peninsula Hospital for treatment.
The driver of the SUV was found deceased at the scene when EMS and AST arrived.
The deceased has been identified as Bertha Sargeant, age 56 of Anchor Point. Next of kin have been notified
This is an on-going investigation and if anyone has further information regarding this incident please contact the Alaska State Troopers at 907-262-4453.
