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Man dead, woman airlifted after rollover crash on Richardson Highway in Fairbanks, Alaska

Modified Date: 
Wed, 08/12/2015 - 1:53pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

One dead, one injured in Richardson Highway accident

One man died and a woman was medically evacuated this morning after a 2:22 a.m. rollover crash on the Richardson Highway near the Fairbanks-side of the Badger Road exit, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers have not yet named the male passenger killed in the crash but have notified his next of kin, according to a trooper news release. According to troopers' investigation, 21-year-old Matthew York of North Pole was driving a Chrysler minivan southbound when he lost control of the van near 356 Mile Richardson Highway, causing the van to roll several times. Troopers believe York fell asleep before crashing but are still investigating.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Asleep at Wheel/Driver Fatigue
People Involved: 
Matthew York
Roadway: 
Richardson Highway
City: 
Fairbanks, AK
County: 
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Area: 
Fairbanks, AK

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