Woodstock Hit-and-Run Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
WOODSTOCK, ME — A hit-and-run crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Sunday night resulted in one fatality and one critical injury, according to authorities.
Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene at the intersection of South Main Street and Route 232 at approximately 7:50 p.m. Witnesses reported that the motorcycle, with a 60-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger, was attempting to pass a gray, four-door diesel GM pickup truck when the truck veered left, causing the motorcycle to lose control.
CPR was in progress upon arrival, but the motorcycle operator succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a nearby hospital. The female passenger remains hospitalized with significant injuries.
The pickup truck did not stop after the collision and was last seen heading south on Route 26. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating and has released surveillance images of the truck to aid in identifying the vehicle and its driver.
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office at 207-743-9554.