HARPSWELL — A Brunswick woman escaped serious injury after her car flipped over on the Cribstone Bridge Wednesday morning.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said distracted driving was probably a factor. The 19-year-old driver, Sydney Gilman, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device.
The crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on Harpswell Island Road. Gilman was driving a Honda CRV north towards Orr’s Island when she lost control and hit a guardrail, according to a news release.
Gilman suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Harpswell first responders.
Maine’s hand’s-free driving law took effect in September 2019. The law prohibits drivers from using, manipulating or holding mobile phones, hand-held electronic devices or portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle, penalized by a $50 fine.
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