2 escape harm in Littleton moose crash
6/23/09 | 9 comments
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2 escape harm in Littleton moose crash


By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff

LITTLETON, Maine — A father and son escaped injury early Monday afternoon when the vehicle they were riding in collided with a moose that stepped directly into their path.

Sgt. Forrest Dudley of the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department said Monday that Jared Bartlett, 33, of Orient was heading north on U.S. Route 1 when the moose stepped into the roadway.

Bartlett was accompanied by his 13-year-old son, Tyler.

The driver tried to avoid the crash but could not, and his 2006 Chevy van careened into a ditch after he struck the animal.

Dudley said the van was a total loss.

The moose was killed.

Both Bartlett and his son were wearing seat belts and neither was hurt, according to Dudley.

The Houlton Fire Department responded to the call, as did the Houlton Ambulance Department.

Police are warning motorists to be on the lookout for moose this time of year, as flies drive the animals out of the woods. Fresh vegetation along roadsides also brings moose out.

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On 6/23/09 at 10:03 AM, raging_bull wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

was alcohol involved?

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On 6/23/09 at 10:11 AM, berquis wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I would have to say probably not. Moose accidents are becoming more and more common. He was with his 13 year old son on Monday AFTERNOON. Not saying people don't drink and drive with their kids in the car in the middle of the day, but unlikely in this case as it wasn't mentioned.

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On 6/23/09 at 10:20 AM, Stevey_Dee wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I don't know Bull, was it?????

Maybe the moose had a few before crossing the road?

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On 6/23/09 at 10:48 AM, frankforter wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Hope the guys had a buddy with a pickup to load the carcass on and take home. A freezer full of meat kinda takes the 'sting' out of a $500. or more deductible---or the cost of getting a replacement vehicle.

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On 6/23/09 at 6:02 PM, wallyo wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

the moose was pickled haha

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On 6/24/09 at 8:10 AM, carlshedderly wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

The moose was texting,thus distracted.

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On 6/24/09 at 8:13 AM, carlshedderly wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Actually,Moose Do drink in the middle of the afternoon.They have a different schedule than we do.But this moose was a kind,selfless hero! Married his babies mom and helped old ladies cross the street..Ride free! My Moose brother!!!!

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On 6/24/09 at 5:49 PM, cfournNH wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

personaly, i think the Moose wanted to take his own life. so waiting until the right moment he ran out into traffic, thus taking his own life, and ending several years of agonizing bordom. after all there really isn't much to do in Littleton.

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On 6/24/09 at 5:51 PM, cfournNH wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

in New Hampshire, the moose stand on the side of the road in pairs. when one moose spots a car from Mass. they flip a coin to see who gets to run out in front of it.

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