Maine State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles on the Maine Turnpike in Gray Friday night.
GRAY, Maine —
One person died and three others were injured in a collision on the northbound lane of the Maine Turnpike at approximately 8:30 p.m.
According to authorities, a 2010 Honda Fit, driven by 31-year-old Megan Stuart of Auburn, swerved to avoid a deer, struck a guardrail, and spun around into oncoming traffic. It was then struck head-on by a 2016 Chevy Malibu, traveling northbound.
Soda Mao, a 38-year-old passenger in the Honda Fit, was pronounced dead at the scene. Megan Stuart was transported to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the Chevy Malibu sustained minor injuries.
Authorities are currently investigating the crash. The Maine Turnpike was briefly closed to facilitate emergency response and the investigation.