18-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine

An 18-year-old woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash on Newfield Road in Shapleigh.

18-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash

The York County Sheriff’s Office said the North Waterboro woman was attempting to turn into a driveway when her Nissan Rogue was hit around 7:10 am.

York County Sheriff's Office

Deputies said Driver Turned in Front of Truck

Deputies said it appeared she turned directly in front of a Ford truck, according to WGME News. The F-150 was driven by a 51-year-old man from Shapleigh. Names were not released.

York County Sheriff's Office

Transported to the Hospital with Serious Injuries

The 18-year-old woman was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland with serious injuries. The driver in the Ford was not injured in the crash.

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Road Closed

Newfield Road was closed to one lane for more than four hours.

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