Certain roads are known or are even notorious for being host to a high number of Alaska auto accidents. Over the weekend, one stretch of Chena Hot Springs Road near Fairbanks was the site of two different Alaska auto accidents that injured a total of eight people. Fortunately, no one was killed, but the crashes have sent authorities scrambling for answers regarding how they can lower the number of crashes that occur in this area. A brief description of each accident appears below.
Fairbanks Auto Accident One
The first crash occurred late Saturday night when Christopher Harkom, 20, of Two Rivers, lost control of his vehicle while heading east on the road near Mile 10. He crashed head-on with another driver and two of his passengers were injured as a result. One of the injured people was a 15-year-old girl who suffered unspecified injuries that were described as serious.
Fairbanks Auto Accident Two
On Sunday afternoon at around 1 p.m., another Alaska auto accident occurred on Chena Hot Springs Road. This one took place near 51.5 Mile when a motorcycle that was driving in tandem with another veered into the opposite lane while attempting to negotiate a turn. At that point, a Toyota Corolla came around the bend, and the motorcyclist let the motorcycle run over the guard rail to avoid hitting the oncoming car. Even tough a collision was avoided, the evasive measures taken by the Toyota led to a rollover crash along the side of the road.
Contact an Alaska Auto Accident Lawyer
Clearly, Alaska auto accidents can occur at any time and in any place, and if you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need the help of an Alaska auto accident lawyer who understands how to analyze all of the evidence and move towards holding those responsible for harm accountable. Contact Barber & Banker at (800) 478-5858 today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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