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INFORMATION RELEASE

Subject: Motor Vehicle Accident - Road Closure
Date: 2011-10-19
From: Sgt. Branson
Case or Incident: #111019-018
Summary:

On 10-19-11, at about 5:30pm, the Juneau Police Department received a report that a tractor had become separated from it's trailer on Glacier Highway near the 13 mile marker. Officers responded to the scene and assisted with traffic control as equipment was used to re-unite the tractor and trailer. Glacier Highway was closed in both directions for approximately 20 minutes. The driver of the tractor-trailer was cited for having an unsecured load.

All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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