One Dead and Three Seriously Injured after Crash in Maine

Update from Fort Fairfield Police Chief Mathew E. Cummings

"An update to last evening’s press release, Pierre Gagne, 72 of Limestone who was a passenger and husband of the vehicle driven by Carrie Smith-Gagne passed away last evening due to the injuries he sustained in the crash."

Original Story

One person died Tuesday morning and three people were seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on Limestone Road in Fort Fairfield.

Crash after Crossing Center Lane

Fort Fairfield Police Chief Matthew E. Cummings said a Chevy Impala “drove onto the dirt shoulder. The vehicle over-corrected and crossed into the north bound lane striking a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer.”

Driver Died and Passenger Critically Injured

The driver of the Chevy Trailblazer, 60-year-old Carrie Smith-Gagne, died at the scene. The passenger, 72-year-old Pierre Gagne, had life threatening injuries and was taken to Cary Medical Center.

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Two People had Life Threatening Injuries

Both people in the Impala were ejected from the vehicle and had life threatening injuries. Police said 25-year-old Amber Turcotte was taken to Northern Light A.R. Gould hospital in Presque Isle and 37-year-old Casey Clayton was transported to Cary Medical Center.

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Wearing Seatbelts

“Carrie and Pierre were both wearing seatbelts. All individuals involved are residents of Limestone Maine,” said Chief Cummings. The crash is under investigation.