DEXTER, Maine — A local man was killed Sunday evening when the vehicle he was driving struck a tree on Garland Road, police said.

Steven Bruce, 49, was declared dead at the scene, Dexter police Officer Gary Morin said.

Bruce was heading east on Garland Road, also known as Route 94, when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the tree head-on, Bruce said.

Bruce was wearing his seat belt.

Morin said police believe that speed and alcohol were factors in the accident.

BDN sports freelancer Ryan McLaughlin grew up in Brewer and is a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

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