Fort Kent motorist in critical condition after vehicle rolls into river

FORT KENT, Maine – A Fort Kent motorist was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after their vehicle rolled into the Fish River on Tuesday, according to police. Police responded to the incident at 4:45 p.m. and, according to Fort Kent Police Chief Michael DeLena, the crash originated off East Main Street. The victim’s vehicle left the road and entered an apartment building parking lot, where it veered off a ledge, struck an embankment and rolled multiple times before landing in Fish River. The vehicle was submerged while Fort Kent Fire and Rescue worked to recover the driver, who was taken to Northern Maine Medical Center and later flown to Bangor. DeLena said the driver was in critical condition. The name of the driver was not released. Fort Kent’s police and fire departments were also assisted by Ambulance Service Inc., Maine Warden Service, Maine State Police, and US Border Patrol. The Presque Isle Police Department and Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in crash reconstruction. As of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, DeLena said no further information was currently available as the incident is still under investigation.