TRAFFIC FATALITY: BENSON BLVD & SEWARD HIGHWAY

DATE/TIME: April 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM

APD CASE #: 25-9741

ROAD CLOSURE: The south bound lanes of the Seward Highway at Benson Blvd. are closed while investigators with the Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) process the scene. Please use alternate routes.

NARRATIVE: On April 1, 2025, at approximately 6:23 AM, Anchorage Police responded to the area of Benson Blvd. and the Seward Highway following a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Despite life-saving attempts by medics from the Anchorage Fire Department, the adult male pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. The victim’s identity will be released once notification procedures for next-of-kin have been completed.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the adult male pedestrian was standing in the crosswalk, looking at a dog that had been hit, when he was struck by two vehicles traveling southbound with a green light. A Ford F150 and a Chevrolet Silverado, both driven by adult males, struck the pedestrian. Both drivers remained on scene and are cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed at this time.

 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: All lanes of the Seward Highway are open.

NARRATIVE UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Evan Larson, Jr. Next-of-kin notification procedures have been completed.