Lewiston Police say a Portland man deliberately drove his car over a curb and struck a bicyclist on a sidewalk following a verbal altercation between the two men.
The incident occurred Sunday afternoon, May 10, on Bartlett Street. Officers responded to reports of a vehicle striking a bicyclist and quickly determined the crash was intentional after speaking with witnesses and reviewing evidence.
According to police, 29-year-old Gage Gagne of Portland and the 35-year-old bicyclist had been involved in an argument just moments before the incident. Gagne, driving a 1999 silver Honda Accord, then drove over the curb and struck the victim, who was riding on the sidewalk.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Gagne has been charged with:
- Operating Under the Influence
- Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon
- Violation of Conditions of Release
Additional charges are expected. The investigation remains ongoing.
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