Wasilla teen dead after fall in Hatcher Pass area

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PALMER — A Wasilla teen is dead after a fall in the Hatcher Pass area Friday evening.

Alaska State Troopers have identified Zachary Campbell as the deceased. According to troopers, the 18-year-old died after, “injuries sustained from a fall on an elevated position on the ridgeline.”

Troopers were among emergency responders who initially reported to the Skyscraper Ridge area after authorities received a call just after 5:30 p.m. Friday.

According to the release, Campbell had at least one relative at the scene.

This is a developing story.

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