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Maine State Police are actively searching for a suspect responsible for a serious hit-and-run incident that occurred on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026. The incident took place just before 8:30 a.m. in a construction zone on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield, Maine. According to law enforcement reports, a silver pickup truck hauling a trailer struck a Jersey barrier and a construction barrel on the right side of the roadway. The impact dislodged the barrel, which was thrown into the path of a construction worker standing nearby. The victim, identified as a 56-year-old man from Westfield, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. Witnesses at the scene reported that the driver of the pickup truck looked back to observe the crash but chose to flee the scene without stopping to render aid or provide information. The driver has not been located, and the vehicle remains at large. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant for a silver pickup truck with a trailer. Anyone who witnessed the crash or possesses information regarding the identity of the driver or the specific vehicle is asked to contact the Bangor Regional Communications Center immediately. Callers should dial (207) 973-3700, extension 9, and ask for Trooper Klayton Peckham to provide any relevant details. Police emphasize that tips from the community are crucial to identifying and apprehending the suspect responsible for leaving the construction worker injured and fleeing the scene. This investigation is ongoing, and the Maine State Police continue to seek the public's assistance in bringing the driver to justice.
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