Medford Man Critically Injured Stopping to Help Driver on I-95

On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:02 PM, Maine State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 95 northbound near mile marker 189 in Veazie.

The initial investigation indicates that an 18-year-old female from Bangor, operating a 2013 Kia Sorento, lost control of her vehicle due to snowy road conditions and came to rest in the median. She exited the vehicle and was standing behind the guardrail when a 54-year-old man from Medford stopped to assist and joined her behind the guardrail. His wife, who was traveling with him, called 911 while the two were outside of their vehicles. While both were outside their vehicles, they were struck by a passing vehicle operated by a 19-year-old female from Old Town, who lost control in the snowy conditions.

Preliminary information suggests the man may have attempted to shield the young driver at the time of the crash. Both pedestrians were thrown down an embankment. The 18-year-old sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The 54-year-old sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition.

The operator of the striking vehicle also sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Speed is not believed to be a factor in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.