Chelsea man charged in crash that left 3 people dead admits to civil infractions

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A Maine man has entered the equivalent to a guilty plea for three civil charges related to a deadly crash in Augusta last year.

57-year-old Robert Santerre of Chelsea pleaded guilty during his court appearance Wednesday morning.

According to CBS 13 news, Santerre admitted to falling asleep at the wheel moments before he struck and killed three pedestrians in May of 2021.

Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, her granddaughter, 1-year old Vada-Leigh Peaslee, and Hendsbee’s friend, Rosalyn Jean, were struck and killed while walking along Cony Road.

Santerre was charged with three counts of motor vehicle violation resulting in death. The charges come with a maximum $5,000 fine and a four-year license suspension.

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