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Alaska's Glenn Highway Kills Three, Injures Two More...

By Ward Merdes

The Alaska State Troopers report that three people died Saturday and two others were hurt in a crash on the Glenn Highway. The accident occurred a mile north of the Palmer-Wasilla interchange. A late model Chevy pickup, driven by 26-year-old Joshua Swigart of Anchorage was apparently heading south when it crossed the center line and sideswiped a Subaru. The three dead, who were riding in a 2002 Subaru station wagon, were identified as Anchorage residents, Allan Chase Sr., 71; Sophia Chase, 68; and Melissa Pike, 16. The wagon swung around and was hit on the side by a northbound 2007 Toyota Camry. Two occupants in that car - John Lavarnway, 61, and Mary Lavarnway, 59, both of Wasilla - were taken to hospitals with undisclosed injuries.

Allan Chase Sr.'s family, along with Melissa Pike's and the Lavarnway families need to immediately contact legal counsel. Deadlines exist to assert related claims. Any delay could eliminate or destroy related claims.

Furthermore, the Glenn Highway has been the site of far too many automobile accidents / fatalities of late. There is something seriously wrong with that road. An in-depth analysis need to be done by a qualified accident reconstruction expert. Somebody needs to determine whether the Glenn Highway is in compliance with ASHTO requirements and state laws directing road design. I'm guessing "No."

Let's use this tragic event as a reminder of just how easy it is to hurt others with our cars. Stop talking on your cell phones when you drive. Don't even think about drinking. Don't eat. Turn down the music. Pay close attention to the roadway. Buy a ton of insurance - just in case.

Tragedy like this can be avoided. When deciding just how badly you need to "get there in a hurry" - think of the lives that were shattered on this one.

SLOW DOWN.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Full post as published by Fairbanks Alaska Statewide Personal Injury Lawyers on January 19, 2008 (boomark / email).