FARMINGTON — A Sidney teenager is recovering after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday while crossing Main Street in front of a residence hall at the University of Maine at Farmington.

Samantha Deckard, 39, of Strong was driving north toward the downtown about 6:30 p.m. when her vehicle    struck Steven Anthony, 18, according to a news release from Farmington police Sgt. Ethan Boyd.

Anthony was heading to supper from Scott Hall at 245 Main St. and attempting to use the crosswalk.

He was transported to MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, treated for his injuries and released later Tuesday night.

Deputy police Chief Shane Cote said the flashing crosswalk lights were activated on the east side of the street where the UMF’s Admissions Office is, Deputy police Chief Shane Cote said. The lights are where the vehicle was traveling, were working but the west side flashing lights closest to Scott Hall were not.

They were being repaired by the town Wednesday morning.

Sgt. Boyd and a Franklin County deputy checked the lights Tuesday night and confirmed that the east side lights were working.

Charges are pending against the driver, Cote said.

The crash is under investigation, Boyd wrote.

“The Farmington Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance with this incident: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, University of Maine at Farmington Police (Department), UMF staff, and the Farmington Fire Rescue Department,” according to the news statement.

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