High-Speed Offramp Accident In Maine Results In Tragic Death

Authorities say speed was the likely cause of a deadly crash on a section of Maine highway Thursday afternoon that killed a man from Augusta.

Officials from the Maine State Police say 54-year-old Shaun McFarlin was driving his 2006 Ford pickup truck south on Interstate 95 when he took the off-ramp exit 113 too quickly. His speed at the approach of the exit caused the truck to leave the roadway and roll over, authorities say.

"McFarlin was pronounced deceased on scene from injuries sustained in the crash. McFarlin was not wearing a seatbelt. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash."

Augusta Fire & Rescue, Maine DOT, and AC Towing assisted troopers on scene, they say.

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State Police report that the crash occurred just after 1 p.m. on Thursday. They say that section of the area was closed off for over an hour while police conducted their investigation, which is still ongoing, and crews cleaned up the scene.

According to the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, as of the beginning of September, there have been 113 traffic fatalities on Maine roadways this year, so far. Last year, there were 120 overall; for 2024, a significant increase from 2023's total of 79.

Nationwide, Maine's traffic fatality numbers are also on the rise. According to the TRIP organization, a National Transportation Research non-profit:

" Maine traffic fatalities increased 37% in the last decade; Fatal and serious traffic crashes in Maine resulted in $10.6 billion in economic and quality of life costs in 2024."

That's not even taking into consideration this year's total yet.

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