DURHAM, ME — An 85-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing a road to check his mailbox.
The Androscoggin County Regional Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash at approximately 5:01 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the intersection of Royalsborough Road and Smith Farm Road.
Deputies from the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office and Durham Fire-Rescue responded to the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that Sara Bolduc, 49, of Freeport, was traveling southbound on Royalsborough Road in a black 2019 Ford Escape when her vehicle struck Peter Lowe, 85, of Durham, who was crossing the roadway.
Lowe died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
Investigators noted that he was wearing dark clothing and that the area has no street lighting.
The Sheriff’s Office crash reconstructionist responded and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The Freeport Police Department and Freeport Fire-Rescue also provided assistance at the scene.
