Fatal Crash on Turnpike in Kittery

On June 1, 2024, at 03:10 AM, Chhoeunly Phoeung, 36 years old of Massachusetts, was driving a Mazda CV5 southbound on the Maine Turnpike when he left the roadway, striking several objects at the entrance to the State Police weigh station in Kittery. After crashing his vehicle, Phoeung walked into traffic on the Turnpike and was struck by a tractor-trailer unit. Phoeung was transported by ambulance to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. State Police continue to investigate.