Fatal collision near Anchor Point closes highway for hours

Troopers received a call about the collision shortly after noon

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A two-vehicle head-on collision near Anchor Point left one dead and sent another to the hospital Friday, according to a dispatch from Alaska State Troopers.

The dispatch says that troopers received a call about the collision shortly after noon, near Mile 162 of the Sterling Highway, which is located outside Anchor Point on the Homer side.

The collision involved a Dodge pickup truck and a Kia SUV, which collided in the southbound lane of the highway. The driver of the pickup was reported to be complaining of back and chest pain, and was transported to South Peninsula Hospital for treatment. The driver of the SUV was deceased when troopers and emergency medical staff arrived.

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A Department of Public Safety Advisory was issued following the collision, announcing a highway closure in both directions and directing drivers to a detour on the Old Sterling Highway. The road was closed until nearly 5 p.m.

State troopers are actively investigating the collision, per the dispatch, and ask any with information to call Alaska State Troopers at 907-262-4453.

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