More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. March 31, 2021. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. The one-car crash caused officials to close the road from Phillips Chapel Church to Belle Avenue in Youngstown. On Oct. 5, 2022, Tr. Pina conducted a traffic stop on Boyd Lake Road in Bradford. There was debris flying everywhere. On Sept. 30, 2022, Cpl. When Tr. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Harold Hawkes, 31 YOA. Sgt. Tr. The caller reported someone had stolen a 100-pound Dead River tank with regulator. Assisting the Maine State Police are the Kennebec County Sheriffs Office, Readfield FD and Winthrop Rescue. The motorcycle passenger, Melissa Hatch (50) of Brewer, suffered fatal injuries from the crash. It is unclear at this time if speed and alcohol were contributing factors. Hashey met the vehicle in the area of mile marker 191 in Orono and the vehicle stopped in the passing lane. Martin stopped a vehicle in Fort Kent after a registration check revealed that the license plates on the vehicle belonged on a different vehicle. Ewing struck the side of the tractor-trailer truck rupturing the fuel tank which caused diesel fuel to spill out onto the roadway. Based on his injures, a blood tech was requested. Stone and his tractor-trailer truck, which was hauling bottled water at the time, were traveling southbound and took evasive action upon spotting Ewing, but could not avoid the collision. As a result of the traffic stop, Tr. Dube conducted a traffic stop on a silver SUV for speed in Etna. On Oct. 28, 2022, Tr. He was taken into custody by officers without incident. Debris litters Knowlton Corner Road in Farmington where a tree limb toppled by high winds killed a Waterville woman Monday as she was driving. Mr. Swett was pronounced dead at the scene. Martin also learned that the woman had been assaulted by her boyfriend recently but had not reported the incident. Later in the evening a woman reported that her boyfriend had been injured when someone had assaulted him and taken his vehicle. On Sept. 23, 2022, Tr. He was charged with Operating Without a License and his vehicle was towed away. The man was thought to have left the area, but Rocco located the man hiding in a garage attic. Pillsbury was uninjured in the crash. Once Tr. Brief Synopsis: Tr. Both cars were wrecked. Reed stopped a vehicle on the Shore Rd. 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. Kurth arrested Kellen Wessling, 45 of Howland, for driving under the influence of alcohol. Heavy rains on Route 9 in Amherst Thursday resulted in a single vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Perry man, the Maine State Police reported . A passenger car, with a single occupant, rear . Quint and collected enough money to have him arrested. Cotton learned that the mans license was currently suspended. . Chayann was transported by ambulance to the Calais Hospital with minor injuries. Ramp was dispatched to the report of a female slumped over the wheel of her car having a medical issue. Taylor issued a warrant for the arrest of Leighton for domestic violence terrorizing. On Oct. 30, 2022, Tr. Rose investigated a PI crash on Route 1 in Topsfield. On Oct. 5, 2022, Cpl. No other information is available at this time. Dwelley conducted a stop on a vehicle for no plate lights in Lagrange. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. The complainant stated Davis Madore (73) has been living with her for almost two years. On Oct. 8, 2022, Tr. Tr. On Oct. 25, 2022, Cpl. The driver, Destiny Duke (24), was summonsed for criminal speed. It just broke my heart, standing there," said Belongie. Tr. FAIRFAX, Va. A 28-year-old woman and two young girls are dead after a three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 66 in Dunn Loring Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police. He was found to be over the legal limit and charged with OUI. The men were separated for the night and the roommate stated he was moving back to Bangor. The operator, 49-year-old Bridgette Hamilton of Garland was the only occupant of the vehicle. The Maine State Police would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Hardy Preston. Trooper: cpl. Dube and Sgt. Wesslings BRaC was over the legal limit. It is believed that Ewing entered onto the turnpike in Kittery and traveled in the wrong direction going northbound in the southbound lane. Upon further investigation Tr. Updated: Mar 2, 2021 / 01:32 PM EST. On 08/03/2021, Cpl. The items included power tools, a Polaris side by side, grow lights, an air compressor, and other misc. On August 11th, 2021, at approximately 10:18 p.m., Maine State Police responded to a fatal crash on Ayers Junction Road in Pembroke involving a 2009 Toyota Camry, driven by 58-year-old Hardy Preston of Edmunds Township and a 2003 GMC Sonoma, driven by 17-year-old Russell Kirshman of Marion Township. On 10/16/2022 at approximately 0930 hours Cpl. Saucier took a theft report from a camp in Oakfield. On February 15, 2023, at approximately 9:41 p.m., a gray [] Joseph C. Kosnow II(43) of Lewiston was summonsed. On 07/31/2021, Sgt. Olmstead conducted a DRE evaluation and determined that Sharon was under the influence of narcotics. On Oct. 6, 2022, as a result of a bail check conducted in Dedham, Tr. The operator Jeremiah Rivera (20 years old of Vassalboro) was charged with criminal speed. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The investigation is ongoing. Dube was passed by a vehicle on I95 in Plymouth at a high rate of speed. Town: fort fairfield. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy this week to determine the identity of the driver. Deceased in the passenger vehicle was. The crash happened in the area of 299 Main St. . Tr. Merrymeeting Gleaners said: "They were an inspirational couple that seemed to have a joint mission in this life to serve those in need.". He was the only occupant in the vehicle. Trooper Keith York summonsed Jon Moore (27) of Topsfield, for Operating After Suspension after a traffic stop in Topsfield. The Maine State Police would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Hardy Preston. Washington SO also assisted. Working to gather additional details @newscentermaine pic.twitter.com/XGJnx44xoJ. The investigation continues. Tr. Joseph was transported to NLEMMC by Bangor Rescue for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Tr. Brief Synopsis: Tr. In 2020, there were 35,766 fatal car accidents across the United States. The operator of the vehicle, , Henry Whitmore 64 of Hancock was arrested for OUI and conditional release violation. Troopers were assisted on scene by Falmouth Fire & Rescue and the Turnpike Authority. Baileyville PD., Pembroke Fire, Dennysville Fire and Rescue, Calais Ambulance, and Lyons Towing. A short time later Tr. Kurth located several men fighting at 12 Lee Rd., Lincoln. The crash occurred when Kirshman, traveling in the westbound lane crossed the centerline and struck Prestons car head-on. On Oct. 21, 2022, Tr. Darcy assisted. Tr. As a result of the investigation the operator, David Maher (62) of Maryland, was summonsed for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and transported to a local hospital by EMS for his injuries. Jeffrey Taylor responded to a burglary complaint at Hancock Grocery in Hancock. She was heading southbound shortly before 10 a.m. when winds toppled the limb of a pine tree onto the roof of the 2015 Nissan Rogue she was driving. Please read the disclaimer to get information on how and when you can obtain an official crash report. Hashey and Sgt. Trooper Jarid Leonard responded to a late report of a Personal Injury crash on Rt. On Oct. 7, 2022, Tr. The crash remains under investigation. On Oct. 6, 2022, Tr. Just follow the simple steps below. Investigation continues. The man was thought to have left the area, but Rocco located the man hiding in a garage attic. Cotton was attempting to locate a subject wanted on several outstanding warrants with charges ranging from Violation Conditions of Release to Domestic Violence charges. He was issued a summons for criminal speed. Tr. On Sept. 27, 2022, Tr. Assisting MSP was the Gardiner Fire Department along with the Litchfield Fire Department and the Maine Turnpike Authority. Mattson received a complaint of a violation of a protection order. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Frenchville when he stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Wilkinson, Tr. Einar Mattson responded to a two-vehicle accident on Route 3, Trenton. Rochelle Hager, 31, was killed when part of a pine tree blew onto the SUV she was driving Monday morning. Desrosierss investigation led him to believe that the operator was under the influence of alcohol. Trooper: Tr. 5.5 grams of Methamphetamine were located on Badgers person and vehicle along with suspected Heroin, Xanax and homemade pills which will be tested at a later date. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 Ingemi. Wells Fire and Rescue, Maine State Commercial vehicle, and Maine State Police traffic unit assisted at the scene. Incident Type: VIOLATION OF BAIL. Vanidestine was charged with assault and criminal threatening. From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO. California had the most fatal crashes in the country, 3,558, and Washington D.C. had the least, 34. Downeast Ambulance Service and the Whiting Fire Department assisted with the crash along with many Washington County citizens who stopped to help. The man was arrested without incident and taken to the Aroostook County Jail. Steven Mahon responded and determined the following from their investigation. On 08/05/2021, Cpl. As a result of the investigation Tiffany Sanborn, 19, of Hudson was later located at her address and charged with criminal mischief. 1 in Township 7. On Sept. 29, 2022, Sgt. Tr. In the United States and throughout much of the world, car accidents are a leading cause of serious injury and death. The State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and home invasion. Mr. Trooper: TR. Radar revealed the vehicle was traveling 100 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone. Owen Reed was working in the Sedgwick area and investigated the sound of a gunshot at midnight towards Blue Hill. Dave Yankowsky assisted with the investigation. FARMINGTON A Waterville woman was killed Monday morning when high winds caused a tree limb to crush the roof of her car while she was driving on Knowlton Corner Road. Winds gusting at more than 50 mph sparked power outages throughout the state, leaving nearly 2,000 Franklin County customers without electricity about noon Monday. I really do. Trooper Owen Reed summonsed Jason French (49) of Sullivan, for Operating After Suspension after a traffic stop in Franklin. Brief Synopsis: Tr. All Rights Reserved. Feb 2023 Maine Mecaslin St Nw Accident Archives Jan 2023 Maine Mecaslin St Nw Accident Archives Dec 2022 Maine Mecaslin St Nw Accident Archives Nov 2022 Maine . Tr. KILCOLLINS / CPL. Quint, who was on vacation, lent the town a hand with being the fun police. On Nov. 9, 2022, Tr. As that investigation progressed, it became apparent that the boyfriend had been the operator of the vehicle that had been found on its roof earlier in the evening. 9, Capt. Date: 7/27/2021 Town: mapleton Trooper: Tr. He was transported to the hospital by the Princeton Fire Department. The deceased, 36-year-old Matthew Adams of Linneus was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was performed Friday morning. Hawkes was summonsed appropriately. The driver of the Prius was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Chapman located the offending vehicle and the operator Eben Powers (31) of Blue Hill. On Sunday, May 01, 2022 at 8:16 p.m. the Maine State Police responded to I-295 southbound at mile marker 16 for a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that had been reported operating north in the southbound lanes and had struck another vehicle head on. Ramp arrested Jessica Laliberte, 46 of Corinth at her residence. Loder responded to a motor vehicle crash at the Arundel/Kennebunk line to find a gray Audi had gone off the road and struck an Emergency Stopping Only sign. Handy had a revoked status and was a habitual offender with two prior Operating After Revocation (OAR) convictions. On Oct. 16, 2022, at approximately 0931 hours, Tr. Date Posted: Thursday, February 16th, 2023. casavant. The operator, John Wilkinson (59) of Cape Neddick, was arrested for OUI-Liquor. On Sept. 29, 2022, Tr. 29-year-old Caleb Ewing of Caribou, the driver of the car died at the scene. State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash. March 17, 2021 RAYMOND, Maine (AP) - Police in Maine said a 33-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in . No charges were filed. Tr. Pina placed Jason under arrest and transported him to Penobscot County Jail without incident. Distracted driving and driving too fast for conditions appear to be factors in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle also had a suspended license and was not able to drive. Smiths brother, a passenger in the car was able to gain control of the steering wheel and prevent the car from crashing into the residence. Einar Mattson responded to an auto accident at Buttercup Ln and Old County Rd, Hancock. On Oct. 9, 2022, Tr. Brief Synopsis: Tr. Jeffrey Taylor and Tr. Tr. Rose investigated a crash in Blue Hill involving a vehicle that drove into the Walgreens building. Steven Mahon responded to a report of a burglary in Hancock where a residence was broken into and vandalized. Non-Emergency Alan Van Reijsen (52) was arrested on the warrant in Ellsworth and transported to the Hancock County jail. Ricci A. Cote is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on 08/05/2021 at 0037 hours on the ME Turnpike southbound at mile 2 in Kittery by the Wilson Road overpass involving a passenger car and a tractor trailer truck. Two. Among them were the following two calls: While assisting the Aroostook Sheriffs Office in Mapleton K-9 Rocco was able to locate a local man who had attempted to break into a relatives home. On Oct. 25, 2022, Cpl. The driver of the pick-up truck lost control of his vehicle, striking the guardrail and then hitting the RV forcing both vehicles into the median. EMS arrived on scene first and advised that the operator, John Gantnier (9/12/1962), was not injured but appeared to be highly intoxicated. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Van Buren when he stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. A high-risk stop was performed, and the operator later identified as Alexis Acosta(33) of California was placed under arrest for refusing to stop for law enforcement. Pina knew that Kelly had a suspended driver's license and an active warrant for her arrest from previous contacts. The tractor-trailer, driven by 24-year-old Sahib Singh of Fresno, CA was traveling in the right lane when he observed a BMW parked in the breakdown lane. 100+ Car Accident Statistics [Updated for 2022] SHARE ON: Brian Beltz March 25, 2021. Coover responded. Loder responded to a motor vehicle crash at the Arundel/Kennebunk line to find a gray Audi had gone off the road and struck an Emergency Stopping Only sign. Preliminary information suggests that unsafe speed combined by limited visibility due to fog and wet road conditions appear to be contributing factors in the crash. All Crashes: Speeding: OUI Involved: Distracted: Upon further investigation, Tr. Those deadly crashes occurred in Weston and Medford. In another call he assisted PIPD with attempting to locate a suicidal 17-year-old female who had run away from home.