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Crash in Albion leaves 1 dead, 1 in serious condition

Crash in Albion leaves 1 dead, 1 in serious condition

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One man was killed and another is in serious condition after a crash in Albion overnight Tuesday morning.

Maine State Police say 40-year-old Jonathan Nutt of China, Maine was behind the wheel when he went off Benton Road and entered a wooded area.

Nutt was taken by LifeFlight to the hospital where he’s listed in serious condition, while his passenger, 35-year-old Anthony Lapio of Burnham died at the scene.

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash, which is still under investigation.

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