Passenger Killed; Driver Sought After I-95 Crash in Clinton

November 25, 2025 — by Scanner Alerts Media

CLINTON, Maine — Maine State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near mile marker 138.

At around 7:00 a.m., a 2025 GMC Savana rental van left the northbound lane, entered the ditch, went airborne over the median crossover, and struck a tree. Troopers located a critically injured passenger and performed life-saving measures. The passenger was transported to a local hospital and later died. The individual’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Witnesses told troopers the driver—described as a male wearing dark clothing and carrying a dark backpack—ran from the van into nearby woods before police arrived. A search was conducted for much of the day with assistance from the State Police K-9 unit and the Airwing. The driver was not located.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the driver is asked to contact Maine State Police in Bangor at 207-973-3700.

Credit: Maine State Police