Friday, May 30, 2014

Fatal MV Crash - Chapman

DATE: Friday, May 29, 2014

STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

PREPARED BY: ​Sgt Chad Fuller
CONTACT #: ​207 532 5402

CASE #: SP14-044979
TROOPER: Shawn Whalen
TROOP: F

INCIDENT DETAILS

DATE/TIME: 5-29-14 at about 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Chapman Rd in Chapman
NATURE: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

OPERATOR 1: Johnathan Browning
AGE: 42
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Presque Isle
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2005 GMC pick up
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): Unk
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): No
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 5-29-14, at 6:45pm, Tr. Shawn Whalen, investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Chapman Rd in Chapman. Johnathan Browning, age 42 ofPresque Isle was operating a 2005 GMC pickup northbound when the vehicle went off the left side of the road causing the vehicle to skid out of control. The vehicle then crossed the roadway to the right side of the road. The vehicle left the roadway striking a telephone pole and rolling onto its side. Browning was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the vehicle. Browning died at the scene. Speed and no seat belt are considered factors. The investigation is ongoing.

*** Please remember to always wear your seat belt ***

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Presque Isle PD, Aroostook County SO, Presque Isle Fire Dept, Crown Ambulance