A man suffered life-threatening injuries early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Route 3 in Palermo.
Maine State Police say troopers from the Central Field Troop responded to the crash near Level Hill Road at approximately 5:35 a.m. on October 13, 2026.
According to the preliminary investigation, the man had pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road and gotten out. He then intentionally walked into the roadway and was hit by an oncoming vehicle.
The man was taken by Liberty ambulance to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office and several fire and EMS departments. Ready Road Towing also helped remove the vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation.
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