Tragedy struck this morning when a man was fatally hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate-95 in Fairfield, Maine, according to the Maine State Police. The authorities arrived at the crash site near Exit 132's off-ramp to find that 49-year-old Mark Michaud of Fairfield had been struck while he attempted to navigate across the off-ramp. The disturbing event led to the temporary closure of the ramp during the preliminary investigation, as reported by NBC Boston.
The crash has brought forth an outpouring of official activity, with a multi-faceted investigation launched into its cause and circumstances. Around 3:37 a.m., dispatchers received the critical 911 call. The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 19-year-old from Milford, Maine, has yet to face any charges. Even before sunrise, officers at the scene worked with the accident reconstruction team to piece together what happened in the dark, as noted by News Center Maine.
The investigation continues, leaving the community seeking answers. The exit ramp, closed due to the accident, has been reopened, restoring traffic flow but not the sense of normalcy. With the reconstruction team's expertise and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit's thorough examination, Maine State Police hope to reach a conclusive understanding of the incident.
