JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
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Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2012-02-25
From: Sgt. Chris Gifford
Case or Incident: #120225-011
On 02-25-2012 at 2:23 PM, Juneau Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident on Egan Drive near the Highland Drive intersection. Upon arrival, officers found a 2003 Jeep Cherokee which had lost control as it traveled outbound on Egan, left the roadway, and struck a street sign and a light pole in front of the Juneau-Douglas High School. The vehicle then traveled back onto the roadway, coming to rest in the left-hand lane of Egan Drive outbound. There was extensive damage to the Jeep.
The driver of the Jeep, a 26 year-old local male, was transported to the Bartlett Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. A passenger sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
The investigation into this case is continuing. Both excessive speed and alcohol appeared to factors in this accident.
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.