60-year-old Carrie Smith-Gagne of Limestone was declared deceased at the scene of a crash near the Limestone town line this morning, Aug. 6.
From the Fort Fairfield Police Department:
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 10:11 am, Fort Fairfield Police Department responded to a two vehicle crash on Route 1A (Limestone Rd) near the Limestone town line. Upon investigation, it was determined that a 2012 Chevy Impala was traveling south and drove onto the dirt shoulder. The vehicle over corrected and crossed into the north bound lane striking a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer. The occupants of the Chevy Impala, 25 year old Amber Turcotte and 37 year old Casey Clayton were ejected from the vehicle sustaining life threatening injuries. Amber was transported to A.R Gould Hospital and Casey was transported to Cary Medical Center. The driver of the Chevy Trailblazer, 60 year old Carrie Smith-Gagne, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the Chevy Trailblazer, 72 year old Pierre Gagne, sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to Cary Medical Center. Carrie and Pierre were both wearing seatbelts. All individuals involved are residents of Limestone Maine.The crash remains under investigation by Sgt. Jesse Comier of the Fort Fairfield Police Dept.The Fort Fairfield Police Department was assisted on scene by Fort Fairfield Fire and Rescue, Presque Isle Fire and Rescue, Caribou Fire and Ambulance, Presque Isle Police Department crash reconstructionist, and the United States Border Patrol and the Maine State Police.Our thoughts go out to those grieving their loved ones as a result of this horrific incident.
WABI is reporting that 72-year-old Pierre Gagne, 72, has now died.
Another person has died following a crash in Fort Fairfield Tuesday morning. https://t.co/rVLQLxNeH3
— WABI_TV5 (@WABI_TV5) August 6, 2025
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