News

Grandfather, grandson struck and killed by vehicle while standing in yard in Sanford

Grandfather, grandson struck and killed by vehicle while standing in yard in Sanford

Photo: clipart.com


Police are investigating after a 65-year-old man and his 15-year-old grandson were struck and killed by a vehicle in Sanford Wednesday.

The two were struck by an SUV while they were standing in a yard outside a home.

It happened around 4 p.m. when the vehicle veered off Old Falls Road.

The SUV went into the yard and struck Michael Gilbar of Jericho, Vermont and his teenage grandson.

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gilbar was taken to Sanford Regional Airport by ambulance but died before being transported to the hospital by LifeFlight.

The driver was taken to Southern Maine Healthcare with non-life-threatening injuries.

No charges against the driver were immediately announced by police.

Latest Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

Fresh

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

2 hours ago in Local

Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

Fresh

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

17 hours ago in Local

Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

Updated

The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

1 day ago in Local

Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

1 day ago in Local

Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.