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Police Identify Driver Killed in Lewiston Crash That Sent Jeep Into Hair Salon

Police cite an improper lane change as the preliminary finding in the deadly collision.

Overview

  • Lawrence Williams, 70, of Minot, was pronounced dead after his Ford F-150 struck a utility pole, police said.
  • The crash occurred around 1:10 p.m. Saturday on Lisbon Street, with both vehicles traveling outbound before they collided.
  • Investigators say the collision stemmed from an improper lane change, though they have not said which vehicle made it.
  • Police identified the other driver as Ronald Potvin of Lisbon, whose Jeep Wrangler left the roadway and hit JD Cuts at 1270 Lisbon Street, injuring several people inside with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Lisbon Street between Scribner Boulevard and Pleasant Street was closed for hours and has reopened, as the investigation continues and police seek tips via Det. Dominic Cloutier at dcloutier@lewistonmaine.gov.