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Troopers: Talkeetna Spur Road crash due to DUI

An unidentified man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Talkeetna Spur Road on Saturday night. According to Alaska State Troopers, a 72-year-old driver struck the end of the

An unidentified man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Talkeetna Spur Road on Saturday night.

According to Alaska State Troopers, a 72-year-old driver struck the end of the Answer Creek guardrail in a Ford pickup while under the influence of alcohol.

A fire rescue crew was able to remove the driver from the truck. He was then transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A charge of driving under the influence has been forwarded to the Palmer district attorney’s office for review.

 

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM