More Than a Dozen 911 Calls Lead Troopers to Erratic Driver on I-95

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at approximately 5:32 PM, the Bangor Regional Communications Center received 14 911 calls reporting a box truck driving erratically on I-95 southbound in Old Town. The truck was reported to have driven through the closed gate at the weigh station before continuing southbound.

Troopers from the area began attempting to locate the vehicle. Bangor Police and Orono Police were also notified to assist in locating the vehicle. At one point, the truck exited I-95 at Exit 187/Hogan Road in Bangor before getting back onto the interstate and traveling northbound. The truck then crossed the median and began traveling the wrong way in the southbound lanes. The vehicle corrected itself and eventually ended up in the Lowe’s parking lot in Bangor, where it was reported to be driving in circles.

The vehicle was finally located in the BJ’s parking lot, where the driver was taken into custody without incident. 36-year-old Julio Matos of Orange City, Florida, was taken into custody and ultimately transported to the Penobscot County Jail, where he faces charges of Criminal OUI, Driving to Endanger, and Failure to Notify of Motor Vehicle Accident. Further charges may be filed.

No injuries were reported. The Maine State Police would like to thank the Bangor Police Department for its assistance at the scene where the truck was located.