Updated at 12 p.m. Jan. 21
One of the drivers involved in the Jan. 11 wreck on the Glenn Highway that injured multiple people, including a 19-month-old who was ejected from a car, has been charged in the incident.
Paul Martin Duke, Jr., 58, was charged with two counts of first-degree assault and six counts of third-degree assault.
Duke was also charged with DUI after a preliminary investigation of the collision found that he was “driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision,” APD says. ”Duke has not been taken into police custody at this time as he continues to receive medical treatment following the collision.”
A warrant has been issued for his arrest, police say.
Updated at 6 p.m. Jan. 11
A multi-vehicle crash on the Glenn Highway has closed the inbound lanes of the highway near the Bragaw Street exit.
The crash was reported at 2:15 p.m., according to Anchorage police spokeswoman Anita Shell. Four vehicles were involved, and multiple people were injured, Shell said.
Police said a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling outbound on the Glenn Highway before the Bragaw Street exit when it crossed the median and into oncoming traffic on the inbound side, colliding with two sedans and a van.
At least four victims were transported to nearby hospitals, including an infant.
“A 19-month old child riding in one of the sedans was ejected while still strapped into the car seat,” a statement from police said.
Shell said it was not clear how seriously the victims were injured. Medical personnel have transported at least one victim from the scene, according to Shell.
A statement from police said drivers along the Glenn Highway can expect delays while emergency personnel are at the scene. Shell said the closure could last at least three hours. Inbound lanes between Boniface Parkway and Airport Heights Drive are closed.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
