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AK24099685

Location: Salcha
Type: MVC - Fatal

Dispatch Text:

On September 30, 2024, at 6:25 am, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a commercial vehicle crash on the Richardson Highway. The investigation revealed that the commercial semi-truck was traveling south on the Richardson Highway near mile 332 when a 4-door sedan, operated by Temitayo Iyanu Kalejaiye, age 42, of Salcha, pulled out in front of the commercial vehicle after failing to yield for a stop sign. Kalejaiye was declared deceased on scene by medics. The SME has been contacted and the body is being sent for autopsy. Next of kin has been notified. Investigation is ongoing.

*The dispatch was updated to correct the last name of the victim. 

Posted on 9/30/2024 11:43:08 AM by DPS\jsdougherty

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