Westbrook, ME (May 7, 2026) – A 25-year-old Raymond woman was seriously injured Thursday, May 7, after her car crossed the center line and struck a school bus on Rte 302 in Westbrook.
The crash happened around 8:32 a.m. on Rte 302, also known as Bridgton Rd. The woman was driving east in a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek when she veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Windham school bus. Emergency units responded and freed her from the wreckage before taking her to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where she was treated for serious injuries.
The bus driver, a 72-year-old Raymond man, was taken to a hospital as a precaution. He was the only person on the bus at the time of the crash, and no students were aboard.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
What Are the Risks of Head-On Crashes on Two-Lane Roads in Maine?
Head-on collisions on two-lane roads are among the most serious types of crashes because both vehicles are typically moving toward each other at speed. When a driver crosses the center line, there is very little time for the other driver to react and avoid contact. Roads like Rte 302 in Cumberland County carry a steady mix of commuter and local traffic, making center-line departures especially dangerous during morning hours.
Factors that commonly lead to center-line crossings include distraction, fatigue, medical events, and loss of vehicle control on curves or slick pavement. Maine’s spring conditions can also leave road surfaces unpredictable in the early morning. Regardless of cause, the outcome of a head-on crash at highway speeds is often severe, particularly when one of the vehicles is a large bus.
