Palmer, AK : Wasilla man dies in crash; pickup strikes telephone pole near Palmer on Thursday, November 24, 2016

A 42-year-old Wasilla man died when his truck left the roadway and crashed near Palmer.

Alaska State Troopers say James Eldred just before 5 a.m. Thursday was driving north on Stringfield Road.

Troopers say his pickup left the road and struck a telephone pole.

Emergency responders declared him dead at the scene.

Troopers continue to investigate the crash but say Eldred was not using a seat belt.

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Wasilla man dies in crash; pickup strikes telephone pole