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Troopers: Three dead in Parks Highway crash

On Tuesday night, a crash near Mile 50 of the Parks Highway killed three people, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 25-year-old Sarah Johnston was driving northbound on the

On Tuesday night, a crash near Mile 50 of the Parks Highway killed three people, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Troopers say 25-year-old Sarah Johnston was driving northbound on the Parks Highway, when her Lincoln Town Car crossed into the southbound lane. Johnston’s vehicle collided with a van driven by 33-year-old Jacob Still, which was traveling south on the highway. Troopers report that the van caught fire after the crash.

According to the trooper report, Johnston was killed in the collision, as did two passengers in the van driven by Still. The names of the two passengers have not been released. The home towns of Johnston and Still have also not yet been released.

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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