UPDATE: Lisbon police believe they have identifed the driver allegedly involved in a hit and run Monday night, and who could face charges. More information is to follow.
LISBON
Lisbon police are looking for the public’s help finding the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run Monday night.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle crash near Haggarty realty.
Lisbon Police Chief Marc Hagan said a small vehicle was headed east on Route 196 toward Topsham when the driver lost control, hit a snow bank and then hit a vehicle before driving away.
Hagan said while the vehicle struck wasn’t damaged, the offending vehicle was damaged and the driver was bleeding from the nose.
Witnesses told police that a lighter colored, possibly silver, Toyota was heading eastbound on 196 and lost control near Springworks Farm. The car crossed into the opposite lane and hit a snow bank, grazed a fire hydrant and then hit a truck that had just pulled out of Springworks Farm.
According to the witnesses, the driver of the offending vehicle had been speeding, passed at least two vehicles by NAPA, and was “all over the road” prior to the crash.
They also said the driver had been injured and had blood on his face, probably from a broken nose.
There was a female passenger in the vehicle, and witnesses heard her call the driver “Justin.”
The driver and passenger fled the scene, heading east on 196, prior to officers’ arrival. Parts of the offending vehicle were collected on scene. Based on the evidence collected, police say the car was definitely a Toyota, possibly a Corrolla or Camry. There should be extensive damage to the front and rear right side of the vehicle.
Hagan said in Maine, any motor vehicle in the crash resulting in at least $1,000 damage or personal injury, must be reported. The fact that the driver fled the scene tells police there may be criminal activity involved, so police should investigate the crash.
“Thankfully, the passengers of the vehicle that was struck were uninjured,” Hagan states in a police department Facebook post. “This incident could have ended tragically, and our investigation into the matter continues.”
Anyone with information that could lead to the identity of the driver or passenger of the vehicle that fled the scene should call Lisbon Police Department at (207) 353-2500.
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