BLUE HILL (AP) — A Maine woman accused of running over her boyfriend following an argument in Blue Hill has been arrested on manslaughter and other charges.
The Hancock County Sheriff ’s Department says 29-yearold Kimberly Phelan was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated drunken driving and reckless conduct, in addition to manslaughter.
Police say the victim, 31- year-old Andrew Ray of Deer Isle, was outside the vehicle during an argument when Phelan put the vehicle in reverse and ran over him early on Sept. 15. He died later at a hospital.
The arrest was first reported by the Bangor Daily news. It was unclear if she had an attorney.
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