Traffic Fatality Investigation Mile 114 Seward Highway

Update on 8/27/24:

As this investigation has progressed, traffic investigators have learned that alcohol was not a factor in this collision.

Update on 7/22/24:

The deceased has been identified as 59-year-old Peter Gutierrez JR.  Next-of-kin notification procedures have been completed.

Update at 6:37 PM on 7/20/24:

Both directions of travel on the Seward Highway at mile 114 are now open.  Thank you for your patience while we worked the scene.

Update at 5:30 PM on 7/20/24:

At 11:54 AM on July 20, 2024, Anchorage Police day shift patrol officers responded to Mile 114 of the Seward Highway regarding a two-vehicle collision. Initial indications are that a Kia was being driven towards Anchorage when it crossed the double-yellow center line and collided with an F150 pickup travelling in the opposite direction. The adult male driver of the Kia was declared deceased at the scene; he was the only occupant in his vehicle.

Both adult occupants of the Ford F150 were transported to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

APD’s Major Collision Investigations Unit (MCIU) responded to process the scene. The southbound lane of the Seward Highway has just re-opened. The northbound lane remains closed. Once the involved vehicles have been removed from the scene, northbound will be opened as well. We will alert the public when that happens.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor on behalf of the Kia’s driver.

Original at 12 PM on 7/20/24:

Anchorage Police have responded to a serious injury vehicle crash at mile 114 on the Seward Highway which is just south of the weigh scales. Southbound lanes are closed at the scales and northbound lanes are closed at mile 114. Expect significant delays for several hours. We will advise if/when any lanes are opened.

APD Case 24-22355