According to state police, the injured worker has since been released from the hospital, and the charged driver faces three counts.
PITTSFIELD, Maine - October 28, 2026
State police said Wednesday that a man from New Hampshire now faces charges over a hit-and-run on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield. A construction worker was seriously injured in the October 14 crash, which took place in an active work zone.
Key Facts
- Date: October 14 (reported October 28, 2026)
- Location: Interstate 95 northbound, near mile marker 150, Pittsfield, Maine
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run in a construction zone
- Vehicles involved: A light-colored pickup truck towing a black dump trailer, linked to Northeast Construction
- Injuries / fatalities: One worker seriously injured; no fatalities reported
- Responding agencies: Maine State Police
- Reported by: WMTW
Crash Overview
The crash happened at about 8:17 a.m. on October 14. Investigators said the pickup, which was pulling a dump trailer, struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the road. An orange construction barrel was knocked into a Northeast Construction worker standing in the zone.
The truck did not stop. Police said it continued north on the interstate. Witnesses reported seeing the driver turn his vehicle around as the crash occurred before he drove away quickly, and investigators believe he was aware of the crash.
State police released a photo of the suspect vehicle on October 21 and identified the driver two days later. Police did not publicly name him at that time. On Wednesday, officials said the driver had been issued a summons to appear in court. The injured worker was taken to Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and has since been released, according to police. Police thanked members of the public who came forward with tips.
People Involved
- Driver: Jonathan McDonald, 22, of Laconia, New Hampshire, was issued a summons on the charges listed below. The charges are allegations at this stage.
- Worker: The injured worker has been named as Richard Smart, a 56-year-old from Westfield. He was hurt badly but not in a life-threatening way, and state police say he has since left the hospital.