JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
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Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2016-03-24
From: Lieutenant David Campbell
Case or Incident: #160324-005
On 03/24/2016, at approximately 9:33 AM, the Juneau Police Department received multiple 911 calls about a two car collision at the intersection of Egan Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road. The investigation revealed that a 2012 Chevy truck was driving on Egan Drive outbound, failed to stop for a steady red light, and was struck by a 2008 Ford Edge that was passing through the intersection, eastbound on Mendenhall Loop Road.
The driver of the Chevy truck was identified as 28 year old Juneau resident Paul M Lorentz. Lorentz was transported to the Bartlett Regional Hospital by ambulance personnel and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Lorentz was later cited for Negligent Driving.
The driver of the Ford was identified as a 20 year old male Juneau resident. The 20 year old male was also transported to the Bartlett Regional Hospital by ambulance personnel and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Sections of the intersection were closed for approximately 35 minutes until the vehicles were removed.
Alcohol was not a factor in this collision.
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.