Stockton Springs, ME – A fatal head-on crash in Stockton Springs on Monday evening has left one woman dead and another driver hospitalized, prompting an ongoing investigation by state police.
According to Maine State Police, troopers responded around 6:08 p.m. Monday to Route 1 in Stockton Springs, located in Waldo County, for reports of a two-vehicle collision. Preliminary findings indicate a truck allegedly driven westbound by a 42-year-old Belfast man crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an eastbound Subaru head-on.
Authorities said the Subaru was driven by a 77-year-old woman from Old Orchard Beach. The woman, identified as Anne Pomroy, allegedly suffered severe injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials noted that the truck driver, identified as Adam Sorrentino, was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including speed, road conditions, and any potential contributing factors. Police have not yet determined what may have caused the vehicle to cross the centerline, and the incident remains under active investigation.
Route 1 experienced temporary disruptions following the crash as emergency crews worked at the scene. Traffic in the area has since resumed normal flow.
Maine State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant information to come forward. Trooper Ryan Nadeau is leading the investigation and can be contacted directly.
No additional details have been released at this time as officials continue gathering evidence and reviewing the sequence of events leading up to the deadly crash.
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