SMYRNA, Maine — Maine State Police are searching for a driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash Monday evening on Interstate 95 that sent one woman to the hospital.
Karen Lewis, 38, of Houlton was traveling north on Interstate 95 near Smyrna at about 8 p.m. when her 2007 Toyota Camry was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle, according to a news release from the Maine State Police. The impact sent Lewis’ car off the road, where it struck several trees before coming to a stop.
The rear end of Lewis’ Camry was crushed by the force of the impact with the other vehicle Trooper Tim Saucier reported. Lewis told the trooper that the other vehicle slammed into her car and kept going.
“It is unclear at this point why the operator of the second vehicle did not stop after the crash occurred,” Cpl. Chuck Michaud of Maine State Police Troop F in Houlton said in the release. “The vehicle in question would have significant front-end damage and is believed to be a larger vehicle.”
No further description of the vehicle was available.
Lewis was brought to Houlton Regional Hospital by Houlton Ambulance with injuries not considered life-threatening, police said. Lewis was wearing her seat belt at the time of the incident.
State police are asking for the public’s help in locating the other vehicle and operator involved in the crash. Information regarding the crash can be directed to Trooper Tim Saucier at 532-5400.