STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Josh Haines
CONTACT #: 532-5403
CASE #: SP14-089352
TROOPER: Jared Sylvia and Nick Casavant
TROOP: F
INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE/TIME: 10-4-14 2030 Hours
LOCATION: River Road Oakfield, Maine
NATURE: MV Crash with Injury
OPERATOR 1: Christopher Crowe
AGE: 34
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Oakfield, Maine
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2002 Western Trailer Truck
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): Y
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): Unknown
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 4, 2014 at approximately 8:30 P.M. the Maine State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on the River Road in Oakfield. Christopher Crowe was operating a 2002 Western Trailer Truck westbound on the River road when he lost control of the truck on a curve. The truck left the roadway striking a utility pole, cutting the pole in half. The truck continued through a private lawn striking a residence causing significant damage. The impact detached the garage from the residence. Crowe was arrested at the scene and charged with Aggravated Criminal Mischief. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending. The truck, owned by Sides Logging of Sherman, was considered a total loss.
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Aroostook County SO/Maine DEP/Oakfield Fire Department/Emera Electric
INJURED TRANSPORTED BY: Personal Vehicle
INJURED TRANSPORTED TO: Houlton Regional Hospital
INCIDENT PHOTO (Y/N): Y
COURT ACTION (Y/N): Y
COURT DATE: 12-17-14
COURT: Houlton Superior Court
CUSTODY LOCATION: Aroostook County Jail
BAIL: $10,000
BAIL: $10,000
