The driver of a pickup truck suffered serious injuries after allegedly driving in a "reckless manner" and struck two teenage girls who were pronounced dead on scene in South Anchorage Friday evening, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
Around 6:45 p.m., police and firefighters responded to a single vehicle crash near the 1700 block of Abbott Rd. According to APD, a red pick-up truck swerved onto the sidewalk and struck the teenage girls before colliding with a large wooden sign.
Brooke McPheters, 15, and Jordyn Durr, 15, both of Anchorage, were pronounced dead on the scene.
"Witnesses report the truck was traveling in a reckless manner when it appeared to lose control prior to leaving the roadway and striking the two teenagers as they were walking along the bike-path," Dani Myren, APD spokesperson, said in a statement.
The driver was taken to area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver appeared to be the only person in the pickup truck.
"The crash is still under investigation with the traffic unit re-creating the scene and at this point no other parties were involved," Myren said.
Editor's Note: Clarifies spelling first name of Dunn to Jordyn, instead of Jordan.
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