Brewer Woman Was Killed In A Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95

A Brewer woman and her dog were killed in a crash at a construction zone on I-95 that involved five vehicles.

Police Have Identified the Victim of a 5-Vehicle Crash in Augusta

Sari Ohmart, 68, of Brewer was a passenger in the vehicle. Her husband, Leslie Ohmart, 70, of Brewer was driving the SUV.

A Pickup Rear-ended the Victim's SUV in an Augusta Construction Zone

It was just after 3:00 Friday afternoon when the crash happened. Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says traffic on I-95 in Augusta was stopped due to a construction zone closure. In the area of exit 113, a Ford pickup truck rear-ended the Ohmart's Toyota SUV, which triggered a chain-reaction crash that ultimately involved five vehicles.

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Several People Were Injured in the I-95 Crash

Mrs. Ohmart and the couple's dog were pronounced dead at the scene, while Mr. Ohmart was transported to Maine General Hospital in Augusta with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup, 28-year-old Robin Carter of Limerick, was also transported to Maine General. He, as well as others involved in the crash, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

All five vehicles had to be towed from the scene. There's no word on whether any charges will be filed. This crash remains under investigation.

Our sincerest condolences to the Sari Ohmart's family and friends.

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