GEORGETOWN
A 24-year-old Georgetown man was killed after his pickup truck crashed along Bay Point Road, 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. Alcohol is considered a factor.
In a news release, the sheriff ’s office said it received a report at 9:46 p.m. Saturday of a vehicle off the road on the Bay Point Road, where deputies later located a 1988 GMC 1500 pickup. Gilliam was the lone occupant. The crash took place near 280 Bay Point Road.
“The vehicle was traveling north on Bay Point Road when it apparently veered off the road and struck several large trees,” Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said. “The driver was not wearing a seat belt. Alcohol is considered a contributing factor.”
Responders determined Gilliam sustained severe injuries and requested a Life Flight helicopter. Attempts to stabilize him were unsuccessful.
Merry said, “It is unknown exactly when the accident occurred. It was discovered by a passer-by 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 and 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.
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