A Single-Vehicle Crash on I-95 in Alton Injured a Florida Couple

A crash on I-95 in Alton sent a husband and wife from Florida to the hospital with serious injuries.

Where Did This Happen?

The crash happened just before 9:00 Tuesday morning near mile marker 199 in Alton. An SUV containing two people ended up in the median in Alton after leaving the southbound side of the interstate.

What Do We Know About the Crash?

Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss says that 63-year-old Frederick Rhoda of Auburndale, Florida was driving a Toyota 4Runner when his vehicle veered into the median. Mr. Rhoda over-corrected and lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and rolled over in the median. He was ejected while his wife, 64-year-old Patricia Rhoda, was able to crawl out of the vehicle.

How Badly Were the Occupants Hurt?

According to police, neither of the Rhoda's was wearing their seatbelt. They were both transported by Old Town Ambulance to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor to be treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

We'll update this story as more details become available.