CRASH ON BENTON ROAD INJURES ONE
BENTON, ME—A single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. Tuesday on Benton Road, resulting in injuries to one individual.
According to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle traveling eastbound lost control, striking a tree. The driver, a 27-year-old male from Benton, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to MaineGeneral Medical Center for treatment.
Emergency responders from the Benton Fire Department and Kennebec County EMS arrived at the scene within minutes. The vehicle was towed from the site by local services. Authorities closed one lane of Benton Road for approximately two hours during the investigation and clean-up efforts.
The crash remains under investigation by the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office. No other vehicles were involved, and there were no additional injuries reported. Further details will be released as they become available.