Lt. Brendan Kane, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Sat, 07/24/2021 - 9:30pm
A 76-year-old Newcastle man died Saturday when the 2002 Yamaha motorcycle he was driving south on North Newcastle Road in Newcastle apparently drifted off the shoulder and collided with a tree stump. Lincoln County Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:04 p.m. reporting the crash.
Deputies then found the crash near box 300. Thomas B. Atticks died in the crash. Investigators do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the crash. Atticks was wearing a helmet.
Deputy Andrew Miner is leading the investigation. Sgt. Jared Mitkus assisted at the scene. Deputy Brian Carlton of Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office is reconstructing the crash.
Two teens killed in crash in western Maine, state police say Share Updated: 8:41 AM EST Feb 2, 2021
Two teens killed in crash in western Maine, state police say Share Updated: 8:41 AM EST Feb 2, 2021
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