SO LUCKY!!

Very lucky indeed!

Evan, honey, I know that you don't like parallel parking in the Buick, but probably someday you'll have to parallel park in it. It's better to learn to parallel park in that big ol' boat (any car after that will be cake).

I don't really blame Pops for not letting you take the Buick though, my dad has got a '72 Buick and he won't even let me drive it (and I've been driving for 12 years).

Very lucky for you kiddo, safe and happy driving from here on out!

Poor kid. Get back on that horse and this time look both ways. :)

I feel so bad for my nephew can you all picture it he passes his road test drives back to his grandfathers to return the car has his blinker on to pull in and the van behind him stops and the trucker doesn't stop but insteads pulls out to go around the van and hits my nephew you are all right they are very lucky to be alive the car is small. You know i am the first to take up for a truck driver but this was his fault when a veichle is stop there is a reason you stop not go around it what if that was a KID crossing the road they need to pay attend.and your aunt is right a car can be replace but lives can't.Evan got a bump on the head and a few cuts on his arm and chandy got a big bruise on her leg and and upper leg so they was damn lucky.I want to thank the fire fighter who was turning cars around and when he got to me i said no i am going up to it its my nephew and sister inlaw and he let us threw ( i would of went anyways if he said no).an the closer we got to it we thought my god i bet they are hurt really bad or dead was so happy to see them standing and talking..I did feel bad for the trucker as he sat there looking, but three people could have died because of lack of attend..I ain't a church goer but someone was looking out for them big time thank you god..Love you Evan and Chandy and are so glad you guys are ok.

Another Maine driver in action. What's up with Maine drivers? Worse than Mass. drivers I believe.

It wouldn't matter what state you live in its called pay attend.and there was no reason for this tohave happen the trucker sit up high enough so he should of been able to see the car stop in front of the red van and seen the blinker on that Evan was going to turn but truck drivers think they own the road the speed limit is only 45 they fly but he was so LUCKY the all lived and he should be charge with something maybe next time he will think twice..To all TRUCKERS when you see a car stop then that means YOU STOP!!!!

make the truck driver take another truck driving class to refresh his mind on his education..... not saying all truckers are bad or older people but they need to retake there test every so often.....

I have just one simple question. What made the truck driver think he could pass to stopped cars with a load full of logs. Glad everyone is ok.

Tough luck kid......was glad to hear everyone is O.K...........sometimes it's like buying a new car, until it gets that first scratch........the rest is cake!!!!!!!!! Hang in there BUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear everyone is alright and for once a story I have to agree on this that does not make (in particular) a new licensed driver at fault of an accident. The log truck driver on the other hand should turn his in. Passing stopped cars on the left while stopped...very intelligent idea I might say. All these big trucks want to do is go 55 plus on any road whenever possible and move in a hurry.

Funny how someone come up with the idea to make seniors take vision tests again. State should focus on truck drivers having one of them too, and maybe an IQ test.

I am so glad every one is ok. I don't think there should be any passing from LLOYD'S store all the way to town. There are tomany houses.

the kid was stopped to turn........van behind him was stopped........the truck came up behind them and passed because there obviously wasn't anything coming at them......What the hell was the kid waiting for????? TURN>>!!!!

Why were no charges filed against the truck driver? Who was he related to?

I agree I was ready to bust on the poor kid but its the trucks fault. Very lucky kid.

As far as parallel parking goes I haven’t done it in 28 yrs...

Ron, Maybe there was a ticket issued and the article just doesn't say.

Truckers keep this country going and move everything we produce or consume but being in a hurry didn't get those logs to their destination any faster. Glad noone was physically hurt.

Evan, so glad you and your Mom are OK. Get back in a car and drive today, if you didn't yesterday. I remember when I went for my drivers test, I asked the inspector to put his seat belt on and he refused. They weren't mandatory back then. He had me drive down this little lane near the high school, so when I got to the stop sign there was a school bus on either side, so I creeped out so I could see. Nearly got t-boned by a speeding car on my left. I slammed on the brakes, the inspector hit the windshield, cracking it with his head and he spilled his coffee. He directed me to return the RMV. Knowing I wasn't going to get my license anyway, I brazenly suggested that would not have happened if had been wearing his seat belt.

I was really shaken up but the driving instructor with me made ME drive back to the school. I am lucky I ever got a license, but it only took two weeks and a different inspector.

Keep your head up, kiddo, this one was not your fault. I bet you are not in as much hot water as that trucker is going to be for the damage to the truck!

Fishinwindow- It says that as of Thursday NO CHARGES WERE FILED. (12TH PARAGRAPH)

To the person who stated that Maine drivers were worse then Mass drivers,,,,,,,your sick. We just don't have the traffic to put up with that mass drivers do. Also, most maine drivers who behave badly behing the wheel came from Mass!

I'm glad everyone came out of this ACCIDENT okay. But for the people on here bashing truck drivers....why don't you try doing there job for just one day. I'm a truck drivers daughter and I have heard many stories about ignorant drivers on the road that do not respect or appreciate truck drivers and what they do. Those things can not stop on a dime like a car can. How do we know that the van didn't stop quick and that was the only alternative for the truck driver was to go around them. He may have avoided a more serious accident. So I think that people should find out all of the details before blaming it on the truck drivers. If it wasn't for them we wouldn't have a lot of the things we have. If you think about everything that comes into a store comes by a truck...think about it people!

So happy to hear that everyone was ok after this accident! What a blessing! Poor kiddo will be reminded of that each and every time he gets behind the wheel. But as they say practice makes perfect.

I, for one have to say though that I LOVE to parallel park! Im not the person that puts it in drive then reverse a couple dozen times to fit in... I enjoying driving and hope that Evan does and will continue to in the years to come.

This is just another reason why these trucks should be allowed to run on I95 , if you really appreciate the fact that everyone was okay...call Susan Collin's office and thank her for pushing for the I95 Access and then call or write whomever she tells you so these incidents will not happen. Cars do not turn on I95 they yiield.

Thank you ellsworth23. I agree with people trying a truck driving job just for one day. Without a trucker, nothing would be here. People seem to forget that, plus the fact that they do NOT stop on a dime. As far as the IQ of a driver? Many drivers have been to college, and are highly educated. I would like to see some people park a 72 foot vehicle when they can't even drive straight down the road. People making comments about others really need to scroll and look at all the spelling errors in their own comments before putting down someone else. I drove for a few years, and it is NOT an easy life at all. I'm also glad that Evan wasn't hurt, nor anyone else. What a way to remember his first day of holding a license though!! Good luck Evan in your future!!

Congrats on the license, Evan. Glad you and mother are okay. Hopefully, as other posters have suggested, you "get back on that horse".

Yes, truckers are what keeps our country moving. However, there are exceptions to every rule. As in every walk of life you have a few bad apples. Also, sometimes we just make stupid decisions. Fortunately, this one only ended in property damage, not death.

Angels were watching over him that day! Let's see what the charges will be...if any...hmmmm..........

Still glad that noone was hurt!

Law enforcement knows how to proceded in these types of cases. Seems to me they usually do an investigation before they charge anyone.

Blame the kid, blame the truck driver,...........it's an accident!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........I think we can all agree that as long as nobody was injured, that's the main point!!!!

and i know truckers can't stop on a dime but it is 45 threw there and he sits up high enough to see then slowing down and stoping and i ain't bashing the trucker but this time it really is his fault and i am so glad the trucker wasn't hurt or killed.it makes me mad when everyone like to point fingers at the boy.thank god all 3 lived threw t and can talk about it. Evan doesn't want to drive right now but give him a few and he will try it again i am sure..and for the one who was picking people apart about there spelling if uoy nac daer siht og ot lleh.:)

The truck driver must have been on his cell phone. There had to be some kind of distraction. There was no reason for this accident.

I can see the new law being written ......no left turns! .... just drive by, pull off to the right; turn around and go to where you needed to turn, but this time you turn to the right. You literally put your life on the line waiting to take left turns in highway traffic. Wait a minute, that's why in England they drive on the left side of the road, to avoid those rear end crashes. Seems there are more left than right turns, but they get crashes too.

Now that the sun is in direct east/west alignment during surise and sunset, there will be deadly crashes (when the stopped vehicle waiting to turn left is plowed into from behind by the "sun blinded" drive). Happens every year.

Yup, it's dangerous out here.

“It was literally a little old lady who drove it,” HEY 54 is NOT old!!! LOL

80,000-pound+ vehicles don't belong on the same roads as passenger vehicles. Those truckers who have a hair across their *ss about "4-wheelers" need to remember that that pain in the butt car in front of you going the speed limit and keeping you from going 65 in a 45 may be pissing you off but it's someone's son/daughter/wife so chill out and BACK OFF- everyone on the road has a place they want to be and driving an 80,000-pound vehicle does NOT give you the right to OWN the road. That being said, I respect anyone who can drive and maneuver one of these trucks, it amazes me...it's just the attitude some of these truckers have that scares the crap out of me.

Texting on the phone? Alcohol involved.

DHHS should have been called. they missed the ball on this one

how iin heck does someone get from an accident to texting and drinking???? wise up folks and mind your own business. a log truck can not stop on a dime and the trucker probably did what he thought was best and less risky than plowing into the back of the van. (namely...trying to go around the van. ) i am sure he never noticed the car until it was too late. the Lord was watching over them all so lets just chalk this up to "accident "probably caused by drivers inattention namely the truck drivers. stop beating a dead horse and get on with life. all survived . THAT is the important thing.

well said auntim and i know the aunt feels bad for her car but come on it is only a car she could have lost her niece and great nephew. i didn't really care about what she had to say about the car ok maybe it was a nice car and had low mileage but be thankful they all lived you can replace most things in life but you can't replace a life.so get off about the car and tell the real story how 3 people lived threw this bad accident.

your wrong a log truck can stop quick. they have emergency brakes autnim. I was on golden road broke down and he didnt see me until he got close and he stopped real quick

Trucks dont stop that quick.. Especially loaded. I dont know what quick is to you but they dont stop as fast as a car, thats common sense.

bottled_goodness: WTF does DHHS have to do with this?? OMG, a 16 year old got his license, and he was driving home and didn't make any illegal maneuvers, but DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) should of been called?! Are you serious?! What are you on?!

Last I knew --semi's didn't have emergency brakes like a regular vehicle does. They have air brakes. Unless there's a diff type semi out there that I wasn't told about when I drove them, I never knew one with emergency brakes or one that stopped fast. One brake was for the semi and the other for the trailer. Hmmm......guess I messed that part of the training when I drove one................ But this article is about someones first day with a license and his experience and not a safety lesson on braking systems. Still glad everyone was ok. Good story for Evan to tell his own kids when he gets older and has some LOL!!

Tracey have you checked the attitude of some of the regular drivers lately????? Ride in a truck! They need the I95 access to help reduce chances of these very things happening.

I am very glad no one was hurt in this accident. And the driver, Evan, of the car has been found not at fault.

The truck driver may have been in the wrong and if so he will be held accountable. I am sure this was not his plan for the day either.

I agree with minding the rules of the road also but for ALL. Every group has a few bad apples not just truck drivers.

If you actually checked the number of semi's on the roadways daily against the number of actual accidents that were their fault you'd see an amazing fact , truckers deserve a medal most times. Then check the same stats and the common vehicles involved with trucks and their fault ratio...interesting stats... BUT THANK GOD NO ONE WAS HURT!