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Maine State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Albion

Maine State Police

Issuer publication date: September 9, 2026

Added to The State & Nation: October 15, 2026

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September 9, 2026

Maine State Police

On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at approximately 12:40 AM, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Benton Road in Albion. The initial investigation determined the vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered a wooded area, where it came to rest.

The driver, 40-year-old Jonathan Nutt of China, suffered serious injuries and was transported by LifeFlight of Maine to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor where he is listed in serious condition. His passenger, 35-year-old Anthony Lapio of Burnham died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Trooper Chris Allen at 207-624-7076. Maine State Police was assisted on scene by Albion Fire, Winslow Fire, Delta Ambulance and Carroll’s Body Shop and Towing.

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