November 9, 2003
Sunday - 1:00 am

Ketchikan, AK - The Alaska State Troopers responded to three rollover accidents on North Tongass Friday - at mile 6, mile 13.7, and mile 13.5.

In the area of Mile 6 North Tongass Highway, the Troopers reponded to a report of a single vehicle accident around 9:05 pm.

According to an AST's release, the investigation revealed that a red 1994 Chevy Camaro driven by twenty year old Mitchell Volpi of Ketchikan was traveling north on North Tongass Highway when his car left the roadway for unknown reasons. The car entered the ditch adjacent the southbound lane where it rolled several times.

Volpi sustained serious injuries and was transported to Ketchikan General Hospital by the Ketchikan Fire Department Ambulance. The investigation continues.

Also on Friday the Alaska State Troopers responded to two other motor vehicles accidents. The Alaska State Troopers investigated a single vehicle rollover accident at mile 13.7 North Tongass Highway. According to an AST news release, the investigation revealed that Dale Miller, age 49 of Ketchikan, lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and flipped once. Miller was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. No citations were issued.

The Alaska State Troopers also investigated a single vehicle rollover accident at mile 13.5 North Tongass Highway. The AST investigation revealed that Jeremy Dinsmore, age 19 of Ketchikan, lost control of his vehicle which left the roadway and flipped over on its roof. Dinsmore was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. No citations were issued.

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