Pushrod Monkey
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AK22055830
Location: KetchikanType: MVC-Fatal
Dispatch Text:
On 6/4/2022 at 1437 hours, AST in Ketchikan received a report of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries on North Tongass Highway. Investigation revealed that James Schenk, age 63 of Ketchikan, was traveling Northbound behind a van that was preparing to turn left from the highway. Schenk attempted to pass the van on the left in a double yellow/no passing zone and impacted the driver’s side of the van causing significant injury. Other riders from the group stopped and attempted to render aid to Schenk until EMS arrived. Schenk was transported to a local hospital in Ketchikan in critical condition where he later died as a result of his injuries. Next of kin has been notified.