BIDDEFORD ( AP) — Police say the driver of a pickup truck that struck three members of a family out riding their bicycles, one of whom eventually died, had alcohol in his system.
Police said Thursday that an analysis of the driver’s blood taken at the hospital after the Aug. 3 accident in Biddeford confirmed the alcohol.
The investigation is continuing and 56- year- old David Labonte of Kennebunkport has not been charged.
Chief Roger Beaupre tells The Portland Press Herald the blood sample has been sent to the state crime lab for analysis.
Labonte could not be reached Thursday, but previously said he had an asthmainduced coughing fit and passed out.
Police allege Labonte hit Jamerico Elliott, who had his 15- month- old son in a bike seat, and his wife, Melodie Brennan. Elliott died Wednesday.
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