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No charges expected in fatal Augusta crash

No charges expected in fatal Augusta crash

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A driver involved in a fatal crash in Augusta will not face charges.

According to the Portland Press Herald, 31-year-old Stephen Moore was killed Friday morning on Route 3 in Augusta. Police said his Mazda pickup truck crossed the centerline and struck a Mazda SUV being driven by 73-year-old Donald Chimera of Augusta. Police say Chimera will not be charged with anything.

The crash happened around 9:50 a.m. near the North Country Harley-Davidson store.

Chimera and his passenger, 76-year-old Donald Moody, were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

 

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