By Kathy McCarty
Staff Writer
EASTON, Maine — A Fort Fairfield woman is in critical condition following a head-on collision Sunday afternoon on Route 1A.
“A 2008 Toyota pickup operated by 67-year-old Barry Belyea of Portland was traveling north on Route 1A when Belyea’s pickup partially crossed the centerline into the path of a 2004 Honda sedan operated by 19-year-old Abigail Ladner of Fort Fairfield, who was traveling south,” said Lt. John Cote, of the MSP.
According to Cote, the Oct. 27 head-on collision took place near the intersection of Route 1A and the Lamoreau Road.
“Abigail Ladner sustained life-threatening injuries and was listed in critical condition at EMMC in Bangor” on Monday, said Cote.“Belyea sustained minor injuries and a possible concussion from the crash. He was treated and released from The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle.”
The investigation is ongoing, said Cote, but it does not appear alcohol or speed were factors.
“The crash, which took place about 4:30 p.m., is being investigated and reconstructed by Trooper Rob Flynn. He was assisted by Troopers Clark, Quint and Marquis. The Easton Fire Department responded to the crash site to extricate the injured who were pinned in their vehicles, and Crown Ambulance also responded ,” said Cote.
An official at EMMC on Tuesday afternoon said in a phone interview that no additional information was available on Ladner’s condition.
