STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Brian L. Harris
CONTACT #: 532-5400
TROOPER: Tr. Andrew Levesque
TROOP: F
INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE/TIME: 07-26-14 2300 hrs.
LOCATION: Dubay Pit Rd, Connor
NATURE: MV Crash - Unauthorized Use of MV/Leaving Scene/OAS
OPERATOR 1: Jacob Lavoie
AGE: 19
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Caribou, ME
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2004 Volvo
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): Y
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): Y
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Tr. Levesque responded to Connor for a report of a single vehicle accident. Investigation revealed Lavoie was traveling on the Dubay Pit Rd in Connor and lost control on a corner. Lavoie's vehicle traveled off the opposite side of the road and into a ditch. Vehicle that Lavoie was operating, a 2004 Volvo, struck several trees and rolled onto its side, coming to rest against a tree on the bank of the Madawaska River. The Volvo sustained significant damage in the crash.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Brian L. Harris
CONTACT #: 532-5400
TROOPER: Tr. Andrew Levesque
TROOP: F
INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE/TIME: 07-26-14 2300 hrs.
LOCATION: Dubay Pit Rd, Connor
NATURE: MV Crash - Unauthorized Use of MV/Leaving Scene/OAS
OPERATOR 1: Jacob Lavoie
AGE: 19
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Caribou, ME
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2004 Volvo
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): Y
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): Y
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Tr. Levesque responded to Connor for a report of a single vehicle accident. Investigation revealed Lavoie was traveling on the Dubay Pit Rd in Connor and lost control on a corner. Lavoie's vehicle traveled off the opposite side of the road and into a ditch. Vehicle that Lavoie was operating, a 2004 Volvo, struck several trees and rolled onto its side, coming to rest against a tree on the bank of the Madawaska River. The Volvo sustained significant damage in the crash.
Further investigation revealed Lavoie allegedly did not have permission to have the vehicle and after the accident, he fled the scene, later turning himself into Caribou P.D. Lavoie was charged with operating after suspension, leaving the scene of an accident and unauthorized use of property. Lavoie sustained minor injuries in the crash that did not require treatment. Investigation into the incident continues.
Tr. Levesque was assisted at the scene by Aroostook S.O, USBP and Caribou Fire and Ambulance. Maine DEP responded to the scene due to proximity to the river.
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Aroostook S.O, US Border Patrol, Caribou Fire and Ambulance, Maine D.E.P.
INJURED TRANSPORTED BY: N/A
INJURED TRANSPORTED TO: N/A
INCIDENT PHOTO (Y/N): Yes
COURT ACTION (Y/N): Y
