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Denali Park Hit-and-Run

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports Gitte Stryhn, 56, was found dead in the ditch along Coal Street off Healy Spur Road just before 7 a.m. It appears [...]

Ward Merdes | Jun 13, 2014
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
Car Crashes On Parks Highway – Crossing Center-line

More and more crashes are occurring on the Parks Highway. Most seem to arise because a driver crosses the center-line. Here is the related law. [...]

Ward Merdes | Apr 14, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
Alaskan Hit And Run Rules Of The Road – Alto

The Troopers report that Frank Alto of Soldotna hit the lower left part of a female pedestrian in his 2001 Ford Taurus – and fled the scene. [...]

Ward Merdes | Mar 21, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
Why Not Just Ask?

Spring has sprung in interior Alaska – Fairbanks. The roads are horrible. Snow berms melt during the day – and freeze as the sun sets. [...]

Ward Merdes | Mar 21, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
The Seward Highway Needs Fixed

Alaskan roads are normally dangerous – just like in every other state. Every now and then though a particular stretch stands out as being [...]

Ward Merdes | Feb 4, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
Following Too Closely In Alaska – New Crashes Involved

It rained a few weeks ago in interior Alaska, and has been cold ever since. Interior roads – particularly the Richardson, Steese and Parks [...]

Ward Merdes | Feb 2, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
Why Talking To Insurance Adjusters After A Crash Is Dumb

If you read or watch the news, you've probably heard of shaken baby syndrome. Rather than count to five, meditate, leave the room, or take another [...]

Ward Merdes | Jan 28, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
It Is -40F Out There: Stay Home

Seriously, is WHATEVER you have to do so important that you are willing to risk your life on Alaskan roads at -40F? Stay home. Tomorrow is another [...]

Ward Merdes | Jan 27, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | 2 comments
Staying On The Alaskan Road

My brother died in a car crash. He was a restrained front-seat passenger in a Corvette, driven by his friend. His friend hit a puddle, lost control [...]

Ward Merdes | Jan 26, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off
Alaskan Drivers Need Sunglasses

It is (past) time to buy sun-glasses for winter driving. As the sun slowly creeps higher each day, Alaskan drivers need to pay more attention to [...]

Ward Merdes | Jan 23, 2013
Fairbanks, AK | Comments Off