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Maine State Police have identified the man killed in a fiery crash Tuesday evening on I-95 in Hampden.

Mark Aubut, 53, of Bath, died when his car left I-95 in Hampden, struck a tree and burst into flames, police said Wednesday. Police are still investigating why Aubut’s car left the road, but say speed was not a factor.

Drivers reported seeing the 2003 GMC Yukon traveling with its four-way flashers on before it veered off the highway.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes near mile marker 176 about 5:15 p.m. Traffic in the southbound lanes near the site was slowed considerably immediately after the crash.

Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. A lifelong Mainer and graduate...