Two vehicles were destroyed Sunday night when one crossed the centerline on Route 9 in Lisbon.
LISBON — Two people were taken to a hospital after a vehicle crossed the centerline on Route 9 and struck another vehicle Sunday night.
Raquel Dillingham, 26, of Lisbon was traveling north on Route 9, also known as Ridge Road, in her 2007 Mazda sedan, according to a statement from the Lisbon Police Department. The Mazda crossed the centerline near Webster Road around 9:45 p.m. and crashed head-on into a 2013 Toyota Venza SUV driven by James DeWolfe, 56, North Yarmouth, according to the statement.
There were no passengers in either vehicle. Both drivers were taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Dillingham’s injuries were classified as serious, according to police.
According to CMMC’s Communications Department, Dillingham’s condition was downgraded to fair, and DeWolfe was treated and released.
Both vehicles were demolished.
The Brunswick Police Department’s accident reconstructionist was called to the scene. The route was closed for 3½ hours Sunday evening, and the collision remained under investigation Monday morning.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Lisbon Police Department at 207-353-2500, ext. 1 to speak to Detective Richard St. Amant or Sgt. Ryan McGee.
In addition to the Lisbon Police Department, Lisbon Fire Department, Lisbon Emergency, United Ambulance and Topsham Police Department responded to the scene.
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