Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On July 4, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of a single-vehicle collision in Angoon. A preliminary investigation determined that 88-year-old Angoon resident Wally Frank Sr. was the sole passenger in a Chevrolet SUV when the vehicle lost control and rolled. Medical personnel in Angoon attempted life saving efforts, however, Frank died as a result of his injuries. His body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy, and his next of kin have been notified.

*This release has been updated to reflect that Frank was the passenger, not the driver, of the vehicle.