Saint George, ME (May 2, 2026) – Multiple young people were injured early on Saturday morning, May 2, after a vehicle crashed into a house in Saint George.
The crash happened around 12:05 a.m. at the intersection of Spruce Head Road, also known as Route 73, and Village Road. According to investigators, a black 2013 Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound when the driver failed to negotiate a sharp turn, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a home.
Emergency units responded to the scene and found several occupants injured inside the vehicle. The driver, 20-year-old Eliza Luce of Union, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
A 16-year-old passenger sustained critical injuries and was flown by helicopter to a trauma center for treatment. Five additional passengers, identified as 18-year-old Aiden Stalcup of South Thomaston, 18-year-old Brooklyn Hart of Belgrade, and three teenagers, were also injured and taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Another passenger, 19-year-old Michael Sabins of Liberty, suffered minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
Investigators believe speed and possible alcohol or drug use may have contributed to the crash. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We are thinking of all those injured as they recover.
Why Sharp Curves and Speed Can Increase the Risk of Run-Off-Road Crashes
Run-off-road crashes often happen when a driver approaches a sharp curve too quickly and loses control before completing the turn. These incidents can become especially severe when a vehicle leaves the roadway and strikes a fixed object or structure.
Roads with sharp bends may require lower speeds and increased driver attention, particularly during nighttime hours when visibility is reduced. Younger passengers and crowded vehicles can also increase injury risk when a high-impact crash occurs.
Investigators typically review tire marks, vehicle speed, roadway geometry, and possible impairment factors after these crashes. These details help determine how the vehicle left the roadway and what contributed to the collision.
