Man Died after Crash with Tractor-Trailer on I-95 in Maine

A 33-year-old man died Tuesday night after being hit by a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Newport.

Man Died at the Scene after Crash with Tractor-Trailer on I-95

Juan Guallpa was pronounced dead at the scene around 11:36 pm.

Stationary Vehicle on I-95 Struck by Freightliner

The Maine State Police said his vehicle “was stationary in the northbound travel lane when it was struck from behind by a 2021 Freightliner.”

Investigation Ongoing as to Why Vehicle was Stopped in Travel Lane on I-95

“At this time, it remains unknown why Guallpa’s vehicle was stopped in the travel lane,” according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.

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Car and Tractor-Trailer Went into Median and Semi Rolled Over into Traffic Lanes

The collision pushed Gualla's Chevy Volt into the median. The tractor-trailer also went into the median and rolled onto the passenger’s side and stopped in both travel lanes.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Seriously Injured and Taken to Hospital

The tractor-trailer driver was seriously injured and transported to Sebasticook Valley Hospital for medical treatment. Name and age were not released.

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Traffic Lanes Closed for Cleanup of the Crash Site

Traffic in the northbound and southbound lanes on I-95 was closed in the area and traffic diverted. Northbound lanes reopened around 3 am. Southbound lanes were reopened Wednesday afternoon.

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Police Looking for More Information About Two-Vehicle Crash on I-95

If you have any information about the crash, call Trooper Joshua Staples at (207) 973-3700, extension 9.