Community Safety Alert: RCMP Conclude Investigation into Fatal 2025 Collision Near Crestview, Whitehorse
The Yukon RCMP – Whitehorse Detachment has finished its investigation into a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred on September 9, 2025 on the Alaska Highway at the intersection with Kathleen Road, near the Crestview subdivision in Whitehorse. The incident involved a Pacific Northwest (PNW) Freight Systems truck and a City of Whitehorse passenger bus.
The crash led to the death of Isaiah Brodhagen, who was a passenger in the PNW Freight Systems truck. Passengers were also on board the City of Whitehorse bus; one bus passenger sustained minor injuries. Following the conclusion of the investigation by the Whitehorse General Investigation Section, Larry Chichak of Whitehorse has been charged under the Territorial Motor Vehicle Act in connection with this collision.
Official RCMP Investigation Details
According to information released by the Yukon RCMP, the collision took place on a busy section of the Alaska Highway near a residential area, highlighting the safety risks posed by heavy commercial traffic interacting with local bus and commuter routes. The investigative work was handled by the Whitehorse Detachment General Investigation Section (GIS), which has now formally closed its file on the incident.
The RCMP report confirms:
- The collision occurred on September 9, 2025 at the intersection of Alaska Highway and Kathleen Road, in the vicinity of the Crestview subdivision in Whitehorse, Yukon.
- A Pacific Northwest (PNW) Freight Systems truck collided with a City of Whitehorse passenger bus.
- Isaiah Brodhagen, a passenger in the PNW truck, died as a result of the collision.
- There were passengers on the City of Whitehorse bus; one passenger suffered minor injuries.
The Yukon RCMP have publicly expressed their condolences to the family and friends of Isaiah Brodhagen in the wake of this fatal collision.
Charges Laid Under the Territorial Motor Vehicle Act
As a result of the completed investigation, Larry Chichak, a resident of Whitehorse, has been charged under the Territorial Motor Vehicle Act with the following offences:
- Careless Driving
- Failing to Remain in a Designated Lane
- Driving Without a Seatbelt
Larry Chichak has been issued a summons and is scheduled to make a first court appearance on April 21, 2026, in Whitehorse. Because the matter is now before the courts, the RCMP have stated that no additional investigative details will be released at this time.
For background on the original event, the RCMP have referenced their prior release titled “Fatal collision at kilometre 1434 Alaska Highway”, which relates to this incident.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case underscores how quickly everyday travel on major routes like the Alaska Highway can lead to life‑altering or fatal outcomes when driving behaviour falls below required safety standards. Commercial vehicles, public transit, and personal vehicles all share the same corridors, and a single lapse—such as in-lane discipline or seatbelt use—can significantly increase the severity of a collision.
Residents and commuters in Whitehorse and nearby communities can review broader trends in road safety and crime by consulting the Whitehorse Crime Statistics & Safety Report and the territory-wide overview in Crime Statistics in Yukon. These data resources help put isolated incidents into context and support evidence‑based discussions about traffic enforcement, infrastructure, and community education.
Key safety reminders highlighted by this incident include: always wearing a seatbelt, maintaining proper lane position, driving according to conditions on high-speed highways, and exercising extra caution around intersections and areas with bus stops or higher pedestrian activity. Ongoing community attention to driving behaviour, combined with enforcement under the Territorial Motor Vehicle Act, is critical to reducing the risk of serious or fatal collisions across Yukon.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the yukon community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.