20-Year-Old Maine Man Killed in a Piscataquis County ATV Crash

A North Berwick man died in an ATV crash in Piscataquis County over the weekend.

North Berwick, Maine Man Dies in an ATV Crash in Piscataquis County

The crash was reported Saturday afternoon in T1 R11.

Bruce Kennedy, 20, of North Berwick, was killed in the incident that happened in a remote area of Piscataquis County.

Maine Wardens Say 20-Year-Old Was With a Friend When He Crashed His ATV

The Maine Warden Service reports Kennedy was operating an ATV with a friend, who was on a separate ATV near Wadleigh Pond, when the crash happened.

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Kennedy apparently failed to negotiate a curve in the road, lost control of the ATV he was driving, and crashed.

Officials say Mr. Kennedy passed away at the scene due to injuries he sustained in the crash.

Maine Officials Say Speed Was a Factor in Fatal Piscataquis County ATV Crash

An initial investigation indicates speed was a factor in this incident.

Mr. Kennedy was not wearing a helmet.

Our condolences to his family and friends.

We'll update this story as more details become available.