BRUNSWICK, ME — A 49-year-old woman was killed Tuesday night after her vehicle ran a stop sign at the intersection of Main Street and Depot Street.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Authorities said the woman, identified as Jane Doe, was driving a sedan when she struck a pickup truck that had the right of way. The impact left both vehicles severely damaged.
Emergency responders from the Brunswick Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after the collision. Medical personnel pronounced the woman deceased at the site. The occupants of the pickup truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Mid Coast Hospital for treatment.
According to Police Chief John Smith, the intersection is equipped with clearly marked stop signs, and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. Authorities are examining traffic camera footage and interviewing witnesses.
Due to the accident, Main Street was closed to traffic for several hours while the scene was cleared and evidence collected. The roadway reopened to normal traffic at approximately 1:30 a.m.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety at local intersections.