JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
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Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2011-12-18
From: Sgt David Wrightson
Case or Incident: #111218-009
Summary:
On 12-18-2011 at 3:05pm, the Juneau Police Department responded to a report of two pedestrians being hit by a vehicle in the 6500 block of Glacier Hwy. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2005 Honda Civic failed to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, striking two local minor females, both age 15. The driver of the Honda, a local 48 year old male, was cited for Fail to Yield to Pedestrian in a Crosswalk.
The two 15 year olds were transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
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.