Maine Automobile Accident: Jeep Goes Off Route 232 in Bethel, Driver in Serious Condition
Reported by WGME 13
Ted Homer – Producer
Posted: Wednesday, August 4 2010, 10:09 PM EDT
Bethel, ME – A crash left a Rumford man seriously hurt late Wednesday afternoon in Bethel, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant Tim Holland says a Jeep was traveling on Route 232 near the Woodstock town line went it went off the roadway. Holland says the victim, a 51-year-old man, was trapped inside for about 20 minutes until crews could free him. He was flown by helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center with possible life-threatening injuries, according to Holland. CMMC said around 10pm that the man was in serious condition. Holland said the man needed surgery for his injuries.
Route 232 was shut down for about an hour while deputies were on scene. Speed has been ruled out and alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Holland says it’s possible the man, who was alone in the vehicle, suffered some sort of medical condition, lost control on a curve, or both. No other vehicles were involved.
Although this was a single car accident, recovery for the injured victim may be possible. The product liability team at Berman & Simmons has successfully recovered against major auto manufacturers in one-car accidents where a defective or dangerous condition of the car caused or contributed to the accident. In this case, there may be a question of medical advice or malpractice if the accident was caused by a treatable medical condition or reaction to a prescription medication. For more information, contact Berman & Simmons at 1-800-244-3576 or read more on our website on our car accident practice page.