If it wasn't me it could have been a little kid. Of those who have died in motorcycle crashes so far this year, about two-thirds were not wearing helmets, according to Moss. Debris from the wreck was spread across the street, near the intersection with Crescent Street, with the motorcycle in multiple pieces. Downeast EMS, Life Flight, the Washington County Sheriffs Office, and local fire departments assisted on scene. All Rights Reserved. John Kohler teaches motorcycle safety for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. But the increase has happened amid an uptick of motorcyclists on the road and receiving training to earn their motorcycle endorsements. In addition to more fatal motorcycle crashes, Ireland said state agencies have noticed an uptick in the number of motorcyclists on the road. Skowhegan basketball star Jaycie Christopher transferring to UMaine, exceed the number of fatal motorcycle crashes, Maine on pace to see highest number of deadly motorcycle crashes in at least 5 years, uptick in the number of motorcyclists on the road, This 151-year-old Maine resortjust got 4 stars from Forbes Travel Guide, 200 new jobs slated for Bangor after investment from green energy firm, These are 2023's boys basketball tourney MVPs, Photographer captures Portland's changing cityscape, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The motorcycle was heading north in Lyman at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday when it traveled onto the soft shoulder, left the roadway and crashed into Show Transcript. In 2020, Maine had 27 crashes resulting in 29 deaths, according to Moss. 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. Unlike the occupants of a car, motorcycle riders are not protected by roofs, doors or safety belts. 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. 207-873-0781 . 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. ALFRED, Maine Two people were seriously injured after a car vs. motorcycle crash that took place on Sunday evening in Alfred. Maine law doesn't require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet, unless the rider is under 18. Charette and Ouellette were transported to a local hospital. 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. All Rights Reserved. Additionally, recent statistics have indicated that motorcycle crash-related deaths are on the rise . If anyone observed this crash or knows the whereabouts of Moore, please contact the Maine State Police at 973-3700. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. Non-Emergency Motorcycle Crash in Crawford May 16, 2022 Katharine England From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO. Member Benefits: Maine PBS Passport, MemberCard & More. On Sunday, John Washington, 32, of Baldwin collided with a vehicle driven by Sheila Beal, 70, from Newfield, at the intersection. Deputy Police Chief William Bonney said police received a call about the crash just after 10 a.m. Police: Motorcyclist killed in collision with passenger van on College Avenue in Waterville, Health insurance premiums for Maine small businesses to decline slightly in 2023, Thirteen Mainers talk about why they made a job change, Girls basketball: Longtime Gardiner coach Mike Gray retires, Crisis building at Kennebec County wastewater treatment plants, Maine bill to control outdoor cats met with outstretched claws, Waterville man pleads guilty in BB gun shooting, but denies he was the shooter. UPDATE: MSP have located Rian Moore. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app. Suzanne Walsh, CEO of KVCAP, confirmed that the organization owns the van. 7 in Corinna. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 Public Releases or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. Non-Emergency Both motorcycle occupants are being treated for injuries at this time. On Sunday, May 29, 2022, at approximately 2:45 p.m. the Maine State Police responded to a crash on Springfield Road in T8 R4 NBPP near Danforth. Both occupants were not wearing helmets. State officials havent identified a definitive cause for the rise in fatal crashes involving motorcycles. AUBURN, Maine (WMTW) - A man from Carthage was critically injured Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Auburn. Washington, who was wearing a helmet and was alone on the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Unfortunately, they do not have your best interests at heart. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. "All the gear, heavy leather jacket, gloves, and a helmet saved my life, for sure.". 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. GORHAM, Maine A Maine man died Thursday morning after colliding with a truck while riding his motorcycle. 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. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel. The pandemic, as well as economic shiftsin peoples lives and rising gas prices, may be contributing to this, he said. A motorcycle crash closed I-95 briefly while the occupants were transported to area hospitals with life threatening injuries. Thank you for your assistance. Both operators were not wearing helmets. The group is starting by reviewing various factors that may have contributed to each fatal motorcycle crash and looking for trends, Ireland said. Initial investigation determined that the driver 64-year-old Brian Colby of Bucksport and his passenger 41-year-old Brandi Rossell of Hudson were traveling southbound on Route 9 in Crawford when Colby lost control of his motorcycle. The State Police were assisted on scene by the Penobscot County Sherriffs Office and the Corinna Fire Department. 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. Updated: 11:04 AM EDT June 8, 2022 BUXTON, Maine The Buxton Police Department on Wednesday identified the bus driver and motorcyclist involved in a fatal crash in Buxton on Tuesday. 7 when he crossed the center line into opposing traffic striking a Chevy Silverado head on. The sheriff's office asks the operator of the other motorcycle to call 324-1113. The deputy pursued the motorcycle onto Log Cabin Road, where it crashed. "I have actually been hit from behind on a motorcycle when someone was on their cellphone. The Maine Warden Service and the Maine Forest Service are also assisting in the investigation. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 The KVCAP van had damage to the driver side of the car. 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. "When you wake up in a helicopter after a motorcycle crash you know you're not going home for awhile," Kohler said. (800 numbers in-state only), Augusta: (207) 624-7076 He was not wearing a helmet. Car Accidents. 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. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety reports more people have died so far in Maine motorcycle accidents than in all of last year. The driver of the Explorer fled the scene of the crash and has not been located. In 2018, 23 motorcycle crashes resulted in 23 deaths, Moss said. Deputies said two motorcycles were racing on Route 1 in Arundel early Friday morning just before the crash. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. More by Kathleen O'Brien, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). 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. That motorcycle, a 2007 Harley Davidson, then accelerated to 101 miles per hour, he said. If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Maine, you need an experienced attorney to fight for your rights. 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. Police responded to a car vs. motorcycle crash on Route 202 in Alfred on Sunday evening. The crash remains under investigation. All Rights Reserved. We recommend filing a motorcycle accident claim as soon as possible. State Police say the . The scene of a motorcycle crash in Limington. 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. From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO. 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. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 Both were LifeFlighted to Portland. Home; About; Contact; 207-873-0781 . Call Jabar LaLiberty, LLC. HERMON, Maine (WABI) - Odlin Road in Hermon is shutdown Saturday night between Coldbrook Road and Perry Road after a serious motorcycle crash. The operator, identified as Tapley was not wearing a helmet. When they deal with non-represented people, their goal is simply to maximize company profits. Both occupants of the motorcycle, driver, 54-year-old Carl Peaslee, and passenger, 52-year-old Deborah Turner, both of Farmington, New Hampshire, were thrown from the motorcycle and suffered serious injuries. We will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and help you seek the compensation you deserve. Of the nineteen fatal crashes, police say ten involved another vehicle. Pedestrian Data; Bicycle Crash Data; Motorcycle Crash Data; Safety Belt Usage Rates Statistics; Crash Facts; OUI Facts; History of Maine Motorcycle Laws 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. State police say they responded to the crash at mile marker . Speed appeared to be a factor, he said. Two Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Acton. A 2011 Subaru Forester, operated by 26-year-old Deleah Brown of Waterboro, was turning into Shaker Pond Ice Cream when a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck the vehicle while traveling in the opposite direction, the release said. Irish was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with what police said were life-threatening injuries. Maine State Police Troopers continue to investigate the crash. Colby and Rossell both suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. With the year slightly more than half over, Maine is on pace to exceed the number of fatal motorcycle crashesit has seen annually over the past five years, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. He noted that officers were still in the early stages of the investigation but preliminary findings indicate the motorcyclist lost control and crossed the center line before colliding with the van. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. (800 numbers in-state only), Augusta: (207) 624-7076 The crash happened at about 7:15 p.m. on Center Street near Bowdoin Street. AUBURN, Maine (WMTW) - A man from Carthage was critically injured Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Auburn. Police say they responded to the crash around 8 p.m. He said he believed the driver of the KVCAP van was not physically hurt. Deputy Police Chief William Bonney said the driver of the van was not hurt. ALFRED, Maine Two people were seriously injured after a car vs. motorcycle crash that took place on Sunday evening in Alfred. Example video title will go here for this video. Updated: 6:06 AM EDT Jun 13, 2022. Geo resource failed to load. Arlene Coles is still tracking weather for NOAA like she's been doing for the past six decades. 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. The truck was towing a trailer at the time of the crash, Sanborn said. 9, Capt. Initial investigation determined that a motorcycle operated by 60-year-old Merle Page of Corinna was traveling north on Rt. If you've been in a motorcycle accident, you are going to get phone calls, emails, and questions from insurance companies eager to get you to settle. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. 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. On Friday, July 1, 2022, at approximately 6:23 p.m. Maine State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Rt. Police closed College Avenue from Hazelwood Avenue to Highwood Street as officers investigated. 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Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A motorcycle accident in Maine can happen in an instant, and injuries can be catastrophic. Brian Kenealy, 20, Chase Fossett, 21, Luke Simpson, 22, and Riley Ignacio-Cameron, 20, killed in single-vehicle crash on Route 166 in Castine, Maine Accident Date: Sat, 12/10/2022 Portland-Auburn, ME One person killed in pedestrian collision at Lisbon Street and East Avenue in Lewiston, Maine Accident Date: Wed, 12/07/2022 Bangor, ME However, motorcycle accident claims can take a long time to resolve, particularly if the case goes to trial. Witnesses told police that a Toyota Rav 4 was headed south on Center Street and turned left to get onto the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Unlike occupants of cars who have a steel cage protecting them, motorcyclists have little protecting them from severe or even fatal motorcycle accident injuries. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. WALTHAM, Maine . or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. ARUNDEL, Maine A motorcyclist was injured in a crash early Friday morning on Route 1 after reportedly racing with another motorcycle at speeds topping 100 miles per hour. From a state safety perspective, its well understood that wearing a helmet is an important contribution to rider safety, Ireland said. A Massachusetts woman has died in a motorcycle accident in Maine. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. In 2021, however, more than 4,000 Mainers took a motorcycle safety course, according to Ireland. They ask that you avoid the area for the time being while they investigate. Downeast EMS, Life Flight, the Washington County Sheriffs Office, and local fire departments assisted on scene. Copyright 2022 WABI. A motorcyclist was killed Thursday in Waterville in a collision with a van apparently owned by the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, according to police.