The wreck in the town of Columbia killed an 83-year-old and a 14-year-old who were passengers in an SUV that crossed the center line and hit a tractor-trailer, police say.
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Six people died in crashes Friday, the deadliest day on Maine roads this year
Icy conditions were reported on many roads that day, and the deaths included that of a pedestrian and a man whose car plunged into a brook.
Litchfield man charged with manslaughter in crash that killed couple
Shawn W. Metayer, 60, is also charged with drunken driving in connection with the head-on collision that killed a Litchfield couple on Nov. 9.
Commentary: Reduction in Maine speeding fines hasn’t led to rise in speeding tickets
The state should use all available tools to enforce speed limits and educate the public about the risks of driving too fast.
Millinocket man killed in Penobscot County pickup truck crash
Mark Dibona, 19, was not wearing a seat belt and likely speeding, Maine State Police say.
Harpswell man killed in Brunswick car crash
Nathan L’Heureux, 26, was alone in the car when it left the road and hit several trees, ejecting him from the vehicle, police say.
Driver killed in 2-vehicle crash in Ellsworth
The crash injured 2 other people and closed a section of Route 1A for hours.
Former Rangeley woman killed when SUV hits dump truck
Sharon Connally, 67, of Washington state, died at the scene, police said.
Charge dropped for North Yarmouth driver who struck, killed woman
The Cumberland County district attorney is dropping an OUI charge against Jay Westra, whose car hit a mother of 4 in Gray in April.
Driver killed in South Portland car crash
David Folsom, 39, died following a crash Tuesday evening on Broadway in South Portland, police said.