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Man Dead in Fiery Crash on I-295 in Bowdoinham

Man Dead in Fiery Crash on I-295 in Bowdoinham

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A man is dead from a fiery crash on Sunday afternoon on I-295 in Bowdoinham Sunday afternoon.

State Police say they received numerous reports of a fire on Interstate 295 at mile 37 southbound in the town of Bowdoinham.

They say their preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle, driven by 52-year-old Nicholas Disy of Milford, Pennsylvania, was traveling southbound when it left the roadway and entered the median.

Officers say the vehicle struck several trees at a high rate of speed and caught fire.

Police say Disy was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicles were involved.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Maine State Police at 207.624.7076.  

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