Lewiston, ME (March 2, 2026) – A woman was seriously injured following a motor vehicle crash on Sunday, March 1, at the intersection of Pleasant Street and East Avenue in Lewiston.
Emergency units responded to the scene and found a vehicle with severe side damage. Reports indicate the vehicle experienced significant intrusion on one side after being struck during the crash.
A woman inside the vehicle lost consciousness following the impact. She was removed from the vehicle by emergency crews and placed in a neck collar due to reported pain along the left side of her body.
After being freed from the wreckage, she was taken by ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center as a code trauma patient. The crash caused extensive damage to the vehicle involved.
Additional information about the events leading up to the collision has not yet been released. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured woman as she receives medical care.
Why Side-Impact Crashes Often Lead to Serious Injuries
Side-impact crashes, sometimes called T-bone accidents, occur when the side of one vehicle is struck by the front or rear of another. These collisions often happen at intersections where vehicles cross paths while turning or proceeding through traffic signals.
The sides of most vehicles have less structural protection than the front or rear. Because of this, the force of the crash can reach occupants more directly, especially when there is intrusion into the passenger compartment.
Airbags and reinforced door frames help reduce harm, but serious injuries can still occur when the impact is strong. Loss of consciousness may happen if a person’s head strikes a part of the vehicle during the crash.
Extrication may be required when doors or frames are damaged, and occupants cannot exit safely. Rescue crews then stabilize the person before removing them from the vehicle.
