Wadleigh Pond, ME – October 7, 2023 – A 20-year-old man died in an ATV crash near Wadleigh Pond on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Maine Warden Service, the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. Officials confirmed that speed is suspected as a contributing factor in the crash. Emergency responders from the local fire department and the Warden Service were dispatched to the scene.
Witnesses reported the vehicle lost control before rolling over. Medical personnel pronounced Bruce Kennedy dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved, and no additional injuries were reported.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident. The roadway was closed for several hours for safety and cleanup operations. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.