Division of Spill Prevention and Response Prevention Preparedness and Response

Location

Mile 48 Richardson Highway

Time/Date

The vehicle accident occurred approximately 6:30 p.m. on December 9, 2014. Alaska Petroleum Distributor reported the incident to ADEC at 2:30 a.m. on December 10.

Spill Id

14229934301

Product/ Quantity

Alaska Petroleum Distributors estimated approximately 4,400 gallons of low sulfur diesel fuel were released.

Cause

Winter driving conditions caused the vehicle to veer far to the right, causing the second tanker trailer to rollover into the ditch.

ADEC Situation Reports

Press Releases

• 01/07/2015 — EPA, ADEC continue diesel spill cleanup in creek after company fails to complete contamination removal

Unified Command and Personnel

• FOSC - Bob Whittier, EPA
• SOSC - Steve Russell, ADEC

Response Plans and Related Documents

• Alaska Federal and State Preparedness Plan for Response to Oil and Hazardous Substance Discharges and Releases

Weather

• Weather for local area (National Weather Service)
• Sunrise/Sunset Times for Valdez, AK

Contact Information

• Find Your Regional Contact

Photos

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December 12, 2014

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December 15, 2014

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January 6, 2015