Dog distracts Hummer driver after single-vehicle crash

Nobody was injured after a Hummer overturned at about 8 p.m. Tuesday near mile 8 North Tongass Highway.

The 24-year-old driver was southbound on North Tongass Highway, going about 45 mph, when he was distracted by his dog inside the vehicle, according to the online Alaska State Troopers dispatch.

The driver reportedly looked away from the road, and the vehicle crossed the center line, entered the ditch and rolled onto the passenger side.

The driver told Troopers he was not injured, and had not been wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.

The Hummer sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

An investigation is ongoing.

KRBD - Ketchikan

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