Anchorage Officer Runs Red Light, Kills Two | Anchorage News

A tragic crash in Anchorage claimed two lives and left three others injured when a police officer, responding to a shots-fired call, ran a red light and collided with a taxi. The officer, Kaden Pohl, was speeding and suffered multiple fractures; the taxi driver, Cemal Sadiku, 68, and passenger William Phillips, 45, died. The taxi was reportedly obeying the speed limit. Police policy requires officers to slow significantly before intersections—even during emergencies—to ensure safety. Pohl is now under investigation by the Office of Special Prosecutions, which is also reviewing his involvement in a separate shooting from June. This heartbreaking incident underscores the high stakes and split-second risks faced by first responders.

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