Troopers continue probe into South Lebanon crash

The car careened into a guardrail at the end of River Road. (Lebanon Fire & EMS photo)

SOUTH LEBANON, Maine - Maine State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a crash almost a week ago in South Lebanon.

The early morning rollover crash last Monday took down power lines at the corner of Route 202 and River Road near the New Hampshire line.

Rochester Police responded first around 3:22 a.m. for a 911 caller who reported what sounded like a motor vehicle accident near the bridge that connects South Lebanon and East Rochester.

A Rochester Police officer crossed the bridge into Maine and verified there was an accident, that there were wires down and fluids on the ground, but no driver in the vicinity.

Meanwhile, an East Rochester Cumberland Farms employee told officers they'd seen a male covered with blood walking toward Rochester on Highland Street about the same time.

Lebanon Fire and EMS and State Police were dispatched around 3:35 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a single vehicle resting against a guard rail with heavy damage, according to Lebanon Fire and EMS, which said one pole had been broken and was lying about 15 feet from its original location. They also confirmed no operator or passengers of the vehicle in the area at the crash scene.

Maine State Police Trooper Zachary Fancy said on Friday there have been no arrests or charges in the case, but that the investigation continues.

Since the accident occurred in Maine, Rochester Police have not been involved except for the initial call.