GEORGETOWN

A 24-year-old Georgetown man is dead after his pickup truck crashed along Bay Point Road in Georgetown, its headlights spotted by another motorist Saturday night.

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate what led to the crash that killed Henry S. Gilliam III, 24, of Georgetown, but say alcohol could be a factor.

A press released issued today by the sheriff’s office states that at 9:46 p.m. Saturday, Sagadahoc County Communications received a report of a vehicle off the road on the Bay Point Road. Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s deputies responded and located a 1988 GMC 1500 pickup and Gilliam, the lone occupant, near 280 Bay Point Road.

First responders determined Gilliam had sustained severe injuries and requested a Life Flight helicopter. Attempts to stabilize him were unsuccessful.    

According to Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry, “The vehicle was traveling north on Bay Point Road when it apparently veered off the road and struck several large trees.  The driver was not wearing a seatbelt. Alcohol is considered a contributing factor.” 

Merry said, “It is unknown exactly when the accident occurred.  It was discovered by a passerby motorist who saw headlights down an embankment. The ongoing investigation will trace the operator’s whereabouts prior to the accident.” 

The crash remains under investigation, led by Deputy Allen Huntington who was assisted at the scene by Cpl. Ian Alexander of Deputy Matt Shiers of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office. Cpl. Andrew Booth of the Bath Police Department was called to assist with the crash reconstruction.