Two accidents last night on Maine roads have resulted in fatalities.

Police in Old town report a 54 year old woman was killed when she was struck from behind while walking on Poplar Street around 6:30 last night. Police say the driver of the SUV that struck the woman stopped immediately and tried to render assistance while calling police.

Old Town Police Sgt. Michael Hashey says no identities have yet been released.

State Police are reporting a crash involving a Maine Department of Transportation truck and another vehicle on Route 9 in Newburgh.

That crash happened after 9 o'clock and has claimed a life.

Further details on both incidents will be known later today.

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