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Drowsy Drivers Provided Free Coffee By Troopers

Written by: Mary Gibbons on September 3rd, 2009
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With the high number of deadly accidents this season on the Seward Highway, Alaska State Troopers are taking a unique step to keep drivers safe.

While troopers patrolled the highway on a wet Sunday morning, volunteers and off-duty troopers gathered at the Turnagain Pass Recreation Area to pour coffee and hot chocolate for drivers.

“We’ve had some issues with the motoring public being a little drowsy,” AST Capt. Hans Brinke said.

“It’s good — not bad, but not mine,” motorist Patrick Morin said of the coffee.

Tasty or not, the free cup of coffee forced drivers to take a break.

Read more at KTUU


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