Woman Died & Three Injured after Multi-Vehicle Crash in Maine

A 53-year-old woman died in a crash on the Maine Turnpike Friday morning and three others were injured, one seriously, after a multi-vehicle rollover crash in Wells.

Driver Struck Vehicles

The Maine State Police said “23-year-old Oguzhan Cildir from Brighton, Massachusetts struck a silver Toyota Sienna minivan and a white Toyota Tacoma pickup.” Cildir was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Woman Died and Man Seriously Injured

Gloria Casci died at the scene of the crash around 8:41 am. She was driving the Tacoma that rolled over several times. Her passenger, 60-year-old Vincent Cascio of Albion, had serious injuries and was flown to Maine Medical Center by LifeFlight.

Vehicle Rolled Over Several Times

The driver of the Sienna, 51-year-old Troy Perrault of Old Orchard Beach, had minor injuries.

Fourth Vehicle Involved

A fourth vehicle, a gray Chevy Impala, could not avoid the crash. The driver was not injured.

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Turnpike Shut Down

The Turnpike was shut down for an extended period of time in the southbound lanes. The crash is under investigation.

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