News

Portland police search for driver involved in hit-and-run with skateboarder

Portland police search for driver involved in hit-and-run with skateboarder

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Portland police are looking for the driver of a car that collided with a man on a skateboard Wednesday night.

Police say 25-year-old Wayne Harwood of Portland was riding his skateboard, entering Cumberland Avenue from Avon Street when he was struck by a passing car. Harwood is being treated at Maine Medical Center with serious injuries. The incident happened at 11:10pm Wednesday.

The car was last seen heading east on Cumberland in the direction of High Street. It’s described as a white sedan that should have damage to the passenger side. A

nyone with information is being asked to call police.

Latest Headlines

12 hours ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

2 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

2 days ago in Local

Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

2 days ago in Local

Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

2 days ago in Local

All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.