WASILLA — A motorcycle accident on Knik-Goose Bay Road left one person dead Friday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The collision occurred just before 3 p.m. at the intersection of Knik-Goose Bay Road and Settlers Bay Drive, involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
This incident marks the second fatal motorcycle collision on Knik-Goose Bay Road in four days. Authorities reported that Jayme Donoho, 32, died in a similar accident on Tuesday at approximately 11 a.m. Donoho, riding as a passenger on a motorcycle driven by 35-year-old Brandon Haxton, was ejected when their motorcycle collided with a Jeep near Mile 7 of Knik-Goose Bay Road.
Donoho was declared dead at the scene, while Haxton suffered serious injuries and was medivaced to a local hospital. The driver and passenger of the Jeep were reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
Emergency response teams confirmed lane closures on Knik-Goose Bay Road and initiated an investigation into both accidents. The identity of the motorcyclist in Friday’s crash will not be released until next of kin are notified.
Authorities urged caution in the area as they continue their investigation.