Collision with moose kills driver, injures passenger near Alaska's Denali National Park
The 24-year-old male driver, who was from Bulgaria, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 24-year-old female passenger, who is from North Macedonia, was taken to a Fairbanks hospital. The National Park Service is investigating the incident and working with the Bulgarian Embassy to notify the driver's family.
"The collision serves as a sobering reminder of the hazards of wildlife along Alaska's roadways,' the park said. "Moose, caribou, and other large animals are often active at dawn, dusk, and nighttime hours, and can be difficult to see.' The park urged drivers to slow down in dark conditions and use high-beam headlights.
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