One dead, two injured in crash on Route 196 in Topsham
TOPSHAM, ME — A two-vehicle crash on Route 196 near the Merrymeeting Bridge resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries Saturday night around 10:38 p.m., according to Topsham Police.
Emergency responders initiated life-saving measures on a 23-year-old male passenger, who was later pronounced dead at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. The drivers, a 34-year-old man in a gray 2020 GMC pickup and a 25-year-old woman in a white 2019 Volvo SUV, were transported to Maine Medical Center for further medical attention.
Authorities reported that one vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, leading to a head-on collision. The investigation is ongoing.
Police are seeking witnesses or information regarding the incident. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Topsham Officer Lucas Shirland at (207) 725-4337.