Auburn, ME (October 10, 2024) – Two Maine men were seriously injured in a crash on Route 4 in Auburn late Monday morning, with one of them remaining in critical condition, police report.
The crash occurred shortly after 10:25 a.m. on the stretch of Turner Road between East Waterman Road and the Turner town line. According to investigators, a 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by 36-year-old Albert Deschaine of Peru, hydroplaned while heading north on Route 4, crossing into oncoming traffic. The truck collided with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling south.
Deschaine was ejected from the truck upon impact and was taken to Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV, 78-year-old James Halliday of Auburn, remains in critical condition after being transferred from CMMC to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
The section of Route 4 was closed for several hours. Authorities cite speed and road conditions as potential factors, but the investigation is ongoing.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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