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Heading: Maine Turnpike Authority Maintenance Worker Injured in Rear-End Collision
A Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance worker was injured Friday morning in a rear-end collision on Interstate 95 in Cumberland. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Near mile marker 57 southbound, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. The worker was reportedly returning from cleanup of roadside debris when the collision struck. State troopers responded to the scene and found a 2023 Toyota Corolla with significant front-end damage blocking the right lane, alongside a turnpike truck in a ditch with extensive rear-end damage. Troopers discovered that the turnpike truck had its green and amber warning lights activated at the time of the accident.
The worker was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland with minor injuries. The Toyota Corolla’s driver, identified as 26-year-old Eric Sullivan from Lewiston, was cited for driving to endanger and other violations. Traffic was reduced to a single lane for about an hour as crews cleared the scene. The crash remains under investigation, with Shannon Moss indicating that the worker was injured in the collision and emphasizing the need for rigorous fact-checking protocols. The driver, Sullivan, was not injured in the accident.
Key Takeaways
- Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance worker suffered minor injuries in the collision.
- Sullivan was cited for driving to endanger but was not injured.
- Maine Medical Center in Portland provided treatment for the worker.
- The incident occurred near mile marker 57 on Interstate 95 southbound.
- The worker’s truck was equipped with activated warning lights at the time of the collision.
- The Toyota Corolla caused significant damage to the worker’s truck.
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