Police say the light-colored truck towed a black dump trailer, and the driver kept heading north on the interstate after the crash.
PITTSFIELD, ME - October 14, 2026
A construction worker was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Pittsfield, Maine, state police said. The crash happened at about 8:17 a.m. on October 14, near mile marker 150. Police have since released a photo of the pickup truck they believe was involved.
Key Facts
- Date: October 14, 2026 (about 8:17 a.m.)
- Location: Interstate 95 northbound, near mile marker 150, Pittsfield, Maine
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run in a construction zone
- Vehicles involved: Light-colored pickup truck towing a black dump trailer
- Injuries / fatalities: One construction worker injured, reported as serious but not life-threatening
- Responding agencies: Maine State Police
- Reported by: WMTW
Crash Overview
On the morning of October 14, a light-colored pickup truck towing a black dump trailer was traveling north on I-95 through a construction zone near mile marker 150. According to state police, the truck struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the roadway. That impact sent an orange construction barrel into a worker employed by Northeast Construction.
The worker has been identified as Richard Smart. He was taken to Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital, and state police said he has since been discharged.
State police said the truck did not stop. It continued north on the interstate. Police have shared a photo of the truck and are asking anyone who recognizes it, or who has information about the driver, to contact the Bangor Regional Communications Center.
People Involved
The injured man has been identified as Richard Smart, 56, of Westfield. He works as a construction worker for Northeast Construction. He was reported to have serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital, according to state police.