(800 numbers in-state only), Augusta: (207) 624-7076 Member Benefits: Maine PBS Passport, MemberCard & More. The wreck occurred on College Avenue. All Rights Reserved. A motorcycle crash closed I-95 briefly while the occupants were transported to area hospitals with life threatening injuries. In total, 18 people died in fatal motorcycle crashes in 2016, while as of the end of September 2017, 20 people had been killed in such crashes. Several people at a nearby business, The Barber Parlor, said they heard the motorcycle rev its engine and then heard the impact with the van. Show Transcript. Last week, Michael Hutchins, 47, of Somervilledied from his injuries after he crashed his motorcycle into a grove of trees on Valley Road in Somerville. It happened shortly before 8 a.m. on Route 22, in the area of Hodgdon Road, Gorham Police Chief Christopher Sanborn told NEWS CENTER Maine. Non-Emergency Charette did not survive the crash. Once the task force collects more data on this years motorcycle crashes, it plans to discuss the rise in fatalities with motorcycle groups and those who train riders, Ireland said. The deputy pursued the motorcycle onto Log Cabin Road, where it crashed. Sanborn declined to say whether or not the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. 7 in Corinna. Both operators were not wearing helmets. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. He was not wearing a helmet. Deputies said two motorcycles were racing on Route 1 in Arundel early Friday morning just before the crash. State police say they responded to the crash at mile marker . Police responded to the crash at 7 p.m. on Route 202 near the intersection of Gore Road, according to a news release issued by the Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. Peaslee was taken to Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford, then to Maine Medical Center by DHART (NH) helicopter. In addition to more fatal motorcycle crashes, Ireland said state agencies have noticed an uptick in the number of motorcyclists on the road. Copyright 2022 WABI. Maine State Police Troopers continue to investigate the crash. The statute of limitations for motorcycle accidents in Maine is six years, giving you a substantial amount of time to file a lawsuit. Non-Emergency Both lanes were closed while the accident was cleared. Minimums necessary to satisfy state requirements are: $50,000 for the death/injury to any one individual; $100,000 for motorcycle accidents causing injury or death to multiple individuals; $25,000 for property damage. Motorcycle Crash in Crawford. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel. Public Releases or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. All Rights Reserved. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety reports more people have died so far in Maine motorcycle accidents than in all of last year. HERMON, Maine (WABI) - Odlin Road in Hermon is shutdown Saturday night between Coldbrook Road and Perry Road after a serious motorcycle crash. The investigation found that the driver of a 2003 Ford Explorer was heading South when the driver crossed the center line and struck two motorcycles, an orange 2009 Harley Davidson Street Glide driven by 50-year old Don Charette of Frenchville, and a black 2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide driven by 30-year-old Jesse Ouellette of St Agatha. In 2018, 23 motorcycle crashes resulted in 23 deaths, Moss said. The scene of a motorcycle crash in Limington. The crash remains under investigation, according to police. Maine State Police Troopers continue to investigate the crash. 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Timothy Hagerman of Buxton, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 He said he believed the driver of the KVCAP van was not physically hurt. The driver of the Chevy Silverado and his 8-year-old son were not injured. Police also report that alcohol has been a factor in some fatal motorcycle accidents this year. From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO. The group is starting by reviewing various factors that may have contributed to each fatal motorcycle crash and looking for trends, Ireland said. 7 when he crossed the center line into opposing traffic striking a Chevy Silverado head on. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The truck was towing a trailer at the time of the crash, Sanborn said. Turner was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland via ambulance. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Irish was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with what police said were life-threatening injuries. Initial investigation determined that a motorcycle operated by 60-year-old Merle Page of Corinna was traveling north on Rt. In 2020, Maine had 27 crashes resulting in 29 deaths, according to Moss. Economic factors also tend to drive people toward different modes of transportation. Learn more. WALTHAM, Maine . We will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and help you seek the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, they do not have your best interests at heart. Unlike the occupants of a car, motorcycle riders are not protected by roofs, doors or safety belts. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 John Kohler teaches motorcycle safety for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 7 when he crossed the center line into opposing traffic striking a Chevy Silverado head on. WATERVILLE A motorcyclist was killed Thursday in a collision on College Avenue with a passenger van owned by the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, police said. The crash happened at about 7:15 p.m. on Center Street near Bowdoin Street. ACTON, Maine (WGAN) The York County Sheriff's Office says several motorcyclists were injured in an accident Saturday in Acton. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. If it wasn't me it could have been a little kid. AUBURN, Maine (WMTW) - A man from Carthage was critically injured Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Auburn. There have been 19 people killed in motorcycle accidents so far this year in Maine, compared to 21 in all of last year. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 Home or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. Witnesses told police that a Toyota Rav 4 was headed south on Center Street and turned left to get onto the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Last month, another four people in Maine died after crashing their motorcycles. Police say they responded to the crash around 8 p.m. No further information has been released at this time. The Maine Warden Service and the Maine Forest Service are also assisting in the investigation. That figure matches the total number of fatal motorcycle crashes in all of 2021. (800 numbers in-state only), Augusta: (207) 624-7076 State Police say the . Geo resource failed to load. A woman from Brewer died Sunday evening when the motorcycle she was riding on crashed in Waltham. Both motorcycle occupants are being treated for injuries at this time. The sheriff's office says a group of New Hampshire motorcyclists had traveled to Acton for an outing, and were returning to New Hampshire when the incident . The Ford Explorer is registered to 35-year-old Rian Moore of Danforth. Police say Andrew Olson suffered serious head injuries when his motorcycle went off the road and struck a wire attached to a utility pole on Sunday. The new task force investigating the rise in motorcycle fatalities involves the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Transportation. AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A motorcycle crash closed a portion of I-95 northbound in Augusta Monday afternoon. The Maine State Police were assisted on scene by the Calais Fire/EMS and Danforth Fire. Comments are not available on this story. 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. Maine Motorcycle Crash Statistics According to records from the Maine Department of Transportation, there was a statistical review of motorcycle crashes reported over a five-year period for the years of 2016-2020. But the increase has happened amid an uptick of motorcyclists on the road and receiving training to earn their motorcycle endorsements. Police responded to the crash at 7 p.m. on Route 202 near the intersection of Gore Road, according to a news release issued by the Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. Jeff LoveOffice of Professional Standards, Investigative Records and Record Requests, Maine State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Penobscot County, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/06/2023 - 02/12/2023. Colby and Rossell both suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Maine snow totals: A town-by-town look at Tuesday's storm, Motorcycle deaths are on the rise, but a Maine training program is working to combat the stats, Two seriously injured in car vs. motorcycle crash in Alfred. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. That motorcycle, a 2007 Harley Davidson, then accelerated to 101 miles per hour, he said. The Maine State Police made a post on Facebook saying Trooper Samual Tlumac was assisting a motorist on I-95 near Fairfield on Monday, Feb. 20, when he came across an injured owl in the middle of . Downeast EMS, Life Flight, the Washington County Sheriffs Office, and local fire departments assisted on scene. Page wasnt wearing a helmet. A news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said deputies, along with Naples Fire and Rescue, were called to Harrison Road in response to the crash. On Sunday, John Washington, 32, of Baldwin collided with a vehicle driven by Sheila Beal, 70, from Newfield, at the intersection. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. Example video title will go here for this video. Upon registering a motorcycle in Maine, operators must provide proof of insurance at the time of registration. On Saturday May 14, 2022 at approximately 5:00 p.m. Maine State Police responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash in Crawford. We saw something similar during the recession in 2008., Kathleen O'Brien is a reporter covering the Bangor area. On Friday, July 1, 2022, at approximately 6:23 p.m. Maine State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Rt. Example video title will go here for this video. Police responded to a car vs. motorcycle crash on Route 202 in Alfred on Sunday evening. "All the gear, heavy leather jacket, gloves, and a helmet saved my life, for sure.". At approximately 1:50 p.m., Maine State Police from Troop C were dispatched to a motorcycle crash in the northbound lane of I-95 near mile marker 114 in Augusta. Of those who have died in motorcycle crashes so far this year, about two-thirds were not wearing helmets, according to Moss. He's survived two crashes and says wearing a helmet and leather gear saved his life. All Rights Reserved. Neither was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. All rights reserved. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call about a dog lying in the road in the town of Arrowsic on Saturday morning, and temperatures were in the single digits. ALFRED, Maine Two people were seriously injured after a car vs. motorcycle crash that took place on Sunday evening in Alfred. The factors include the time of day when the crashes occurred, road conditions, weather, the drivers ages, and whether they were wearing helmets. Police say 13 victims were not wearing helmets. At approximately 1:50 p.m., Maine State Police from Troop C were dispatched to a motorcycle crash in the northbound lane of I-95 near mile marker 114 in Augusta. Odlin Road in Hermon shutdown after serious motorcycle crash, Two women missing from Topsham area found safe in East Hancock, Clinton man dies after vehicle rolls into water, Garrett-Reed to lead the Office of Affordable Health Care, Harm reduction advocates defend Maine doctor facing opioid distribution charges. On Friday, July 1, 2022, at approximately 6:23 p.m. Maine State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Rt. Updated: 6:06 AM EDT Jun 13, 2022. Arlene Coles is still tracking weather for NOAA like she's been doing for the past six decades. 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. The increase spurred state road safety officials to form a special motorcycle safety task force last week to investigate and address the increase, said Christopher Ireland, director of the driver license services division of the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Crash Data Home; Crash Severity Facts & Statistics. Example video title will go here for this video. Jeff LoveOffice of Professional Standards, Investigative Records and Record Requests, Maine State Police investigating fatal crash in Danforth, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/06/2023 - 02/12/2023. Authorities say 50-year-old Anne Stout, of Maynard, Massachusetts, was the passenger on the back of the motorcycle being operated by Gerald Gibson, of Sanford. 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