Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On 05/04/2026 at about 0814 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision at mile 13 of the North Tongass Highway.  Investigation revealed that a 2020 Honda CRV was headed southbound on the North Tongass Highway when a deer entered the roadway directly in front of the vehicle.  The deer was struck and was ultimately found to be deceased at the scene.  No injuries were reported and the driver reported wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision.  The deer was donated to a charity.