Teens injured in single-vehicle crash on Prince of Wales Island

Two teenagers received non-life-threatening injuries Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident on Prince of Wales Island.

A 16-year-old driver of a 1996 Ford Ranger lost control near mile 12 Hollis Highway because of icy road conditions, according to the troopers’ online dispatch.

The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled several times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle.

Both the driver and a 17-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries and were transported to the medical center in Klawock.

They were later released to their parents.

The driver was issued a citation for driving in violation of provisional license.

KRBD - Ketchikan

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