Man Charged with OUI after 5 Seriously Injured in Crash in Maine

Five people were injured Saturday night and one man was charged with OUI after a head-on crash on Airline Road in Clifton.

OUI and More Charges

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office said a 19-year-old Kyle Gray from Harborside was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Aggravated Driving to Endanger, Operating Without a License Beyond Restrictions.

Truck Crossed Centerline

Deputies said a truck driven by Gray crossed the centerline “causing the collision with the SUV.”

Woman Trapped in SUV

A woman was seriously injured in the collision and was trapped in the SUV. She was extricated and flown by LifeFlight to Eastern Maine Medical Center.

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Three Passengers Injured

Three passengers in the pickup truck had serious injuries and were taken to EMMC.

Search Warrant for Blood Testing

Gray was transported to the hospital where a search warrant was obtained for his blood testing. He was then taken to the Penobscot County Jail. The crash is under investigation.

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