SingleVehicle Rollover Accident

On 6-30-2012 at approximately 1901 hours the Milbridge Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle rollover accident with injuries on the Wyman Road in Milbridge. Officer Dennis Worcester was the first officer on scene and reported there to be 3 injuries with one serious. The Petit Menan Ambulance Service, Cherryfield Ambulance, and the Milbridge Fire Department were also dispatched to the scene. All three occupants of the vehicle were transported to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Mr. Jared D. Dorr (1-26-1991) of Milbridge, Mr. Owen A. Fickett (1-18-1987) of Cherryfield, and Mr. Jason O. Redimarker (9-17-1992) of Addison. Once all three occupants were taken to Maine Coast Memeorial Hospital, Mr. Dorr was then transported via Life Flight Helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Upon arriving at the Emergency Room in Bangor Mr. Dorr then died as a result of his injuries. Mr. Redimarker was also later transferred to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he remains. Mr. Fickett is believed to have been treated and released sometime on 7-1. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Milbridge Police Department. Preliminary investigation indicated that alcohol and speed were factors in the accident. It was determined that the 2004 GMC pickup truck was traveling north on the Wyman Road at a high rate of speed. The operator failed to negotiate a turn and the vehicle slid off the roadway striking a large hardwood tree. After striking the tree the pickup truck then rolled over ejecting Mr. Dorr from the vehicle. The pickup truck came to rest on the passenger’s side and Mr. Dorr was reported to be trapped under the vehicle. It was also reported that witnesses and other members of the community were able to pull Mr. Dorr from under the truck. Seat belts were not believed to have been worn or utilized. More information will be available as the investigation continues. Please contact Lt. Travis Willey for more information as it becomes available.