Several people were injured in a rollover crash on Route 1 in Hancock on Tuesday.

Maine Woman Seriously Injured in a Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 1 in Hancock, Maine

Maine State Police responded to the two-vehicle crash in Hancock just before 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and closed a portion of Route 1 for much of the afternoon.

Cathy Grant, 66, of Milbridge, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital.

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The two drivers, 53-year-old Amy Houck of Steuben and 36-year-old Nicholas McAfee of North Little Rock, Arkansas, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A passenger in McAfee's vehicle, who police didn't identify, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Grant was a passenger in Amy Houck's vehicle.

Maine Police Say a Vehicle From Arkansas Caused a Crash in Hancock

An initial investigation indicates that Houck's Ford Bronco was traveling east when McAfee's Hyundai Sonata hit it from behind.

The impact caused the Bronco to roll over, while the Sonata continued off the roadway, crossed a small field, and struck a tree.

Route 1 was closed for several hours near the Hancock-Sullivan bridge.

This incident remains under investigation.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

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