Deputies Seek Info on Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash in Dresden
The Lincoln County Sheriff s Office is hoping to hear from anyone with information about an accident in Dresden that claimed the life of a 40-year-old pedestrian.
Officials say Eve Russell-Edmonds of Woolwich was walking along Route 127, also known as the Middle Road, in Dresden just after 5:00 Friday evening. About a quarter-mile south of the Indian Road intersection, she was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Matthew LaRochelle, 44, of Richmond. Investigators told WABI-TV the driver was unable to see the woman, prior to the crash, because she was wearing dark clothing. Speed and alcohol are not believed to have been factors in this accident.
According to WABI TV 5, authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen an accident that occurred Friday night in the town of Dresden. Reports indicate
Woolwich woman dies after being hit by a car in Dresden
Officials say a 40-yr-old woman was hit and killed while walking along Route 127 late Friday afternoon.
By Jeffrey SchoolsNewscenterMaine
DRESDEN A 40-yr-old Woolwich woman died walking along Route 127 in Dresden on Friday afternoon, police said.
According to a police release, 40-yr-old Eva Russell-Edmonds was walking along Middle Road in Dresden when a vehicle hit and killed her.
44-yr-old Matthew Larochelle was driving the vehicle that hit Russell-Edmonds, according to police. They say Russell-Edmonds was wearing dark clothing. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be involved in the crash.