Crime & Safety
Poland, ME Fatal Crash: Woman Killed, 2 Others Injured on Route 11
Poland, ME – A 40 year old woman was killed and two other people suffered injuries in a serious crash involving a sedan and a pickup truck towing a camper on Route 11 in Poland, prompting a lengthy ro
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-11T22:49:14.890Z
Poland, ME – A 40 year old woman was killed and two other people suffered injuries in a serious crash involving a sedan and a pickup truck towing a camper on Route 11 in Poland, prompting a lengthy road closure and an ongoing investigation.
According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff 's Office, the fatal collision occurred in the 700 block of Bakerstown Road, also known as Route 11, when a northbound 2026 Toyota Camry crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a southbound 2019 Ram pickup truck.
The 40 year old woman driving the Toyota suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said the Ram pickup was driven by a 63 year old man from Ohio who was towing a camper at the time of the collision.
A passenger in the Toyota sustained apparent minor injuries and was transported to Central Maine Medical Center by Poland Fire/Rescue.
The pickup driver also suffered minor injuries but was released at the scene. A passenger riding in the pickup was not injured.
Bakerstown Road was closed for approximately four and a half hours while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the crash scene.
The roadway has since reopened to traffic.
Investigators are conducting a crash reconstruction to better understand the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The Sheriff's Office has not released the names of those involved, pending notification of the deceased woman's next of kin.
Several agencies assisted with the emergency response and investigation, including the Mechanic Falls Police Department , Poland Fire/Rescue, the Lewiston Police Department's accident reconstruction team and the Maine Department of Transportation.
Authorities have not announced a final determination regarding what caused the Toyota to cross into the opposing lane.
The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office said the investigation remains ongoing.
Additional information may be released as investigators complete their reconstruction and notify the woman's family.