Executive Summary
- Fatal crash reported at 364 Main Street in Waterville, Maine.
- Eastbound vehicle struck a parked car and a pedestrian at a gas station.
- Pedestrian pronounced dead at the scene; identity pending notification.
- Maine State Police assisting local authorities with accident reconstruction.
WATERVILLE, Maine — A pedestrian was killed Sunday morning after a vehicle traveling eastbound on Main Street veered off the roadway and struck a parked car at a gas station convenience store.
According to a news release from the Waterville Police Department, first responders arrived at the Big Apple Convenience Store located at 364 Main Street at approximately 11:20 a.m. Preliminary findings by investigators indicate that the vehicle left the road and collided with another vehicle parked at the gas pumps.
Authorities confirmed that a pedestrian in the parking lot was struck during the incident and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are withholding the names of the individuals involved until next of kin have been notified.
Law enforcement officers closed the eastbound section of Main Street to facilitate the investigation and advised motorists to avoid the area. The Maine State Police are assisting local investigators at the scene.
Investigative Outlook
The involvement of state-level accident reconstruction teams suggests a complex inquiry to determine the precise cause of the fatality, whether due to mechanical failure, medical emergency, or driver error. As the investigation remains active, authorities are focusing on mapping the scene to establish liability and ensure public safety on this major commercial artery.
