Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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UPDATE: Ketchikan resident Michael Stewart, 47, was identified as the man who died. His next of kin was notified. 

ORIGINAL: On 02/18/2026 at 0300 hours, the Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to a local fuel station following a reported accident involving a semi truck tractor. Upon arrival, first responders found one adult male deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates the incident was a tragic accident involving vehicle maintenance under cold weather conditions that resulted in the death of a person. There is no indication of foul play or criminal activity. The decedent is being transported to the Medical Examiner's office.