Springvale man killed, passenger in critical, in late-night Acton crash

Staff reports 10:44 a.m.


Springvale man killed, passenger in critical, in late-night Acton crash

ACTON, Maine - A Springvale man was killed and his female passenger seriously injured Friday night when their vehicle crashed on the H Road.

The one-car crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. A witness told Sheriff's deputies that the vehicle was traveling west on the H road in the vicinity of Anderson Road when it veered across into their lane and crashed into some trees.

Upon arrival first responders located two occupants in the vehicle, a silver 2005 Hyundai 4 door Accent.

The driver, Brandon Kishimoto, 25, of Springvale, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Katie Muir, 24, of Lyman, was transported to the Acton Fire Department and lifeflighted to Maine Medical Center where she is reported to be in critical but stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation, but speed is thought to be a factor, police said.