LEWISTON – A street-line painter struck by a car on Sabattus Street last month died this week as a result of his injuries.

Edward Elwell, 46, of Topsham died at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick on Tuesday, four days after he was removed from life-sustaining equipment.

Elwell was working on Sabattus Street, near Farwell Street, the night of Oct. 9 when he was struck by a car that came over a hill.

Police said the car was driven by Susan Weagle, 52, of Lewiston, and that she could not stop in time to avoid striking Elwell once she realized there was painting equipment in the street.

According to a family friend, Elwell suffered major head wounds as well as internal injuries in the 10 p.m. crash.

Police reconstructed the crash the night Elwell was hit, but did not find clear negligence in the case. No charges were filed.

Elwell worked with his two sons, Ryan and Nathan, at Pine State Safety Lines of Topsham. According to his obituary, Elwell worked for the company for more than 30 years, most recently holding the position of vice president of the striping division.

He and his team had been hired to repaint yellow lines along a stretch of Sabattus Street when he was struck.

For days after the crash, he remained in critical condition at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was later moved to the Brunswick hospital, closer to his home.

“It’s really unfortunate,” said Jake McDaniel of Lisbon Falls, who used to work with Elwell. “He was a good guy. I feel really bad for his two sons who were there to witness the accident.”

A funeral is planned for Saturday afternoon in Brunswick.