WELLS — State Police say a man was killed in a one-car crash on the Maine Turnpike this morning.
State troopers say the crash occurred in the northbound lane, at mile 18, near the Wells-Ogunquit town line around 6:30 a.m, said Maine Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland in a written statement.
The car struck the median guardrail and then crossed the northbound lane and slammed into a group of trees off the breakdown lane, said McCausland. Speed is believed to be a factor, said McCausland.
The man killed was the passenger in the car, said McCausland. The man driving the car was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland with non-life threatening injuries, said McCausland. Both the driver and the passenger are believed to be from out-of-state, said McCausland.
State Police say one lane of the turnpike in Wells is likely to be shut down for most of the morning as troopers investigate the crash.
Maine Turnpike authorities advise motorists to use caution.
— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.
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