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Man Dies in Crash After Vehicle Loses Traction on Snow

Man Dies in Crash After Vehicle Loses Traction on Snow

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SANFORD, Maine (AP) Police say an 88-year-old man died in a crash in which a vehicle lost traction on a snow-covered road in Sanford.

Police say Donald Yeskoo of Wells was declared dead at the scene. They say his vehicle crossed the center line of traffic and collided with a pick-up truck. A passenger, 82-year-old Joan Yeskoo of Wells, suffered internal injuries and was transported to a hospital.

Police say the operator of the pick-up truck, 69-year-old Calvin Hilton of Ogunquit, was unharmed. A passenger sustained possible injuries and was transported to a hospital.

The accident remains under investigation.

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