A propane fuel truck from Kingfield lies on its side Monday beside state Route 4 after the driver attempted to avoid hitting a pickup truck turning from Red Schoolhouse Road that failed to yield to traffic. Police Chief Kenneth Charles said the tanker driver, Zachary Mitchell, 25, of Phillips was not hurt. The pickup truck driver, Scott McAuley, of Wilton was issued a summons on a charge of leaving the scene of a property damage accident, Charles said. Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal
FARMINGTON — A Wilton man was charged Monday after police said he pulled onto state Route 4 in front of a propane fuel truck, causing it to roll over and leak fuel briefly.
“No one was injured,” Police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Scott McAuley was issued a summons on a charge of leaving the scene of a property damage accident, Charles said late Monday afternoon.
The driver of this pickup truck, Scott McAuley of Wilton, was charged Monday with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, Farmington Police Chief Kenneth Charles said. According to police, McAuley pulled onto state Route 4 from Red Schoolhouse Road in front of a propane fuel truck, causing it to roll over. Farmington Police Department photo
The 2024 Freightliner from Valley Gas and Oil in Kingfield was heading west toward Wilton when driver Zachary Mitchell, 25, of Phillips swerved to avoid hitting McAuley’s pickup truck turning from Red Schoolhouse Road, the chief said.
The tanker rolled onto its side and leaked fuel briefly. It is owned by Fabian of Oakland, which bought Valley Gas and Oil, Charles said.
Farmington and Wilton firefighters, and other agencies assisted with traffic and other duties. Maine Department of Environmental Protection was notified about the leak.
Before the truck was righted, a 300-foot perimeter was established for public safety. Traffic was detoured and Regional School Unit 9 was notified to have buses take alternative routes for the afternoon runs.
Emergency crews cleared the scene near Domino’s about 3:30 p.m.
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