35-Year-Old Man Dies in Casco Car Crash
CASCO, ME — A 35-year-old man died after a car crash that ignited a fire early Sunday morning on State Park Road, near the Casco/Naples town line.
According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 1:15 a.m. to reports of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, they discovered a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee fully engulfed in flames, with the driver, identified as Nicholas Strout of Hiram, suffering from life-threatening injuries outside the vehicle.
Strout was transported to Bridgton Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. Preliminary investigation reveals Strout was traveling west on State Park Road when he lost control, causing his vehicle to veer off the road and collide with a large tree.
State Park Road remained closed for several hours while the scene was cleared. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with officials indicating that speed and alcohol may have been contributing factors.