News

Wrong-way driver charged with OUI

Wrong-way driver charged with OUI

Photo: clipart.com


State Police say a driver traveling the wrong way on the Maine Turnpike caused multiple crashes.

According to the Portland Press Herald, police were notified that a Subaru in Wells was traveling north in the southbound lanes at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Police say the Subaru struck a BMW head-on at the Kennebunk service plaza. The BMW was then hit by another car.

The driver of the wrong-way vehicle, 45-year-old Charity Reynolds of Virginia, was charged with operating under the influence and driving to endanger.

Authorities say minor injuries were reported, but no one needed to be transported to a hospital.

Latest Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Two Teens are Arrested in Connection to a String of Vehicle Thefts

Motor vehicle thefts occurred in the towns of Orrington and Brewer in a month's long span.

7 hours ago in Local

An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.

33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic

There's been no word on the cause of the vehicle fire.

11 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs

Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.

16 hours ago in Local

Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods

The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.