Troopers continue probe into fatal accident

WASILLA — Investigators will likely wait to see results of toxicology tests before determining what to do with evidence collected from the scene of a fatal car accident that took place on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway last week.

One week after the Dec. 22 accident, some relatives of the victim say they’re looking for answers as to what will happen now. Palmer resident Judy White was killed when a red Dodge pickup driven by Wasilla resident David E. Young rear-ended her 1983 Ford LTD.

The collision killed White and demolished the back end of her old-style sedan to the point it was unrecognizable.

Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said a call reporting the wreck came in about 3:26 p.m. Dec. 22. Before rescuers arrived, however, bystanders attempted to save White.

Red Secoy, a Palmer resident, said he saw the aftermath of the wreck and tried to help.

“I just jumped out to help,” Secoy said last week.

When he saw White, who was trapped in her car, Secoy said he tried to pry the door off, but wasn’t able to. Secoy said White was unconscious when he arrived at her car, and when he grabbed her wrists he didn’t feel a pulse.

White apparently has many out-of-state relatives who said they want to know why an arrests was not made. In an e-mail Monday, Peters said since there were no independent witnesses to the accidenct, investigators must rely on statements given by Young, if he chooses to give any.

When the investigation is over, Peters said any potential findings or evidence will likely be turned over to the district attorney, who typically decides if charges will be pressed.

Anyone with information about the accident can call the Alaska State Troopers at 745-2131, or Mat-Su Crime Stoppers at 745-3333.

Contact Michael Rovito michael.rovito@frontiersman.com or 352-2252.