A 73-year-old Nikiski resident died Tuesday afternoon after her pickup was struck by another truck that crossed the center line on the Kenai Spur Highway, Alaska State Troopers said.
Kim Lee was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, reported around 2:15 p.m. at Mile 18 of the highway that runs between Soldotna and Kenai and Nikiski, troopers said. The other driver was 82-year-old Nikiski resident George Delano, who was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that struck Lee’s 1994 Ford pickup.
Delano was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital for treatment of injuries described as not life-threatening.
Impairment did not appear to be a factor in the crash, troopers said. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.
An investigation continues.