Photo by Vince Fedoroff
THE AFTERMATH – This Chrysler 300 came to a rest some distance from the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse after it rolled over. The vehicle took out a light standard (seen at right) as it careened off the road. Three people were hospitalized.
A single-vehicle rollover in Rabbit's Foot Canyon landed three people in the hospital early today, and closed a section of the Alaska Highway for much of the morning.
A single-vehicle rollover in Rabbit's Foot Canyon landed three people in the hospital early today, and closed a section of the Alaska Highway for much of the morning.
The white Chrysler 300 went off the highway between the southernmost Porter Creek exit and the Super A store at about 2:45 a.m., according to Whitehorse RCMP.
The two passengers were thrown clear of the vehicle, but the driver was pinned underneath.
All three were taken to Whitehorse General Hospital.
One 26-year-old man, who was treated for a fractured collarbone and ribs, was released later in the morning.
A 30-year-old man is still in the hospital suffering from fractured ribs and hypothermia.
A 19-year-old woman suffered only minor injuries, according to a hospital spokesperson, but is being held for observation.
Their names weren't released.
Police believe speed and alcohol were both factors in the incident.
Charges will likely be laid, RCMP spokesman Sgt. Don Rogers said today.
"I do not know what, if any, role road conditions may have played,” he added.
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