Update –
At approximately 1:58pm this afternoon (Friday) Alaska State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident on the Sterling Highway milepost 158 to 159.
Megan Peters with the Alaska State Troopers…
“Today a little before 2 o’clock in the afternoon Troopers responded to 158 mile Sterling Highway for the report of single vehicle rollover with one individual reported deceased. Investigation revealed Carol Lao, 70 of Homer, was driving southbound and went off the roadway and rolled her 1998 Ford Escort. Lao was ejected from the vehicle and was deceased upon Trooper and EMS arrival. Next of kin have been notified. The SMEO has been notified and Lao will be transported to Anchorage for Autopsy. Investigation into the cause and circumstance of the wreck are ongoing.”
In light of this weekends Russian River fishing opening Megan Peters reminded motorists to be safe.
Shortly before 2pm this afternoon an accident occurred on the Sterling Highway mile post 158 to 159, just South of Anchor Point.
Megan Peters with the Alaska State Troopers…
“Just before two o’clock we received a report that there was a wreck just south of Anchor Point. It appears to be a pretty significant one. I do have troopers that are on scene, they got there pretty recently so I don’t have a lot of details to confirm on it just yet but we do encourage people to go slow through the area if your traversing the Sterling Highway there, just so our troopers can be safe as they’re investigating what transpired.”
No further details were available at this time.
Check back for updates as they are available.