Alaska Urges Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets after Studying Statistics
After reviewing statistics, Alaska has learned that over 70% of motorcyclists are more to suffer from severe head trauma when injured in an accident without wearing a helmet. Through
Mining Jobs Had Fewer Injuries in 2011
Last year was a better one, so statistics show, when it comes to the injuries and fatalities sustained in the mining industry. Alaska in particular, had only two fatalities in
Anchorage Safety Officer Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident
An Anchorage safety officer was taken to the hospital after he crashed into a minivan last week. Robert Sternberg was working as he drove his Anchorage Water and Waste-water Utility
Helicopter Landing Pad Caused Fatal Crash
On August 7, 2012, a helicopter crashed as it came down for a landing on a handmade landing pad in Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot died as a result of the
Multiple Vehicle Crash on Glenn Highway Leaves One Seriously Injured
Around 5pm on Friday, August 17, 2012, an accident occurred on Glenn Highway close by Eklutna. The motor vehicle accident left one injured and caused a lot of property damage.
Fairbanks Teen Injured after His Four-Wheeler Collided with a Semi Truck
On August 13, 2012, a Fairbanks teenager collided with a semi-truck while riding his four-wheeler. The teen was immediately taken to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital where he remains. Eighteen year old
Sisters Drown after Canoe Capsizes in Alaska
Two sisters from Montana were on a visit to see their dad for his birthday when they drowned in a canoe accident on an Alaskan river. Sixty year old Fern
Alaskan Logger Dies in Work Related Accident
An Alaskan logger died on Saturday while working on the Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. Bill Worley, 36, was working in the lumberyard when a log about 70ft
Three Car Pile up Kills One and Injures Several Others
A three car pile up left several injured and one dead on Wednesday August 1, 2012. The man that died was recently identified. Pileups happen often, usually as the result
Bicyclist Died in Accident Now Family Seeking Compensation for Wrongful Death
Allen Lee was part of a cyclist group that was riding down Grizzly Peak Boulevard on September 24, 2011. When Lee hit a rut, his front tire became stuck and