Two People Killed in a Head-on Crash in Clifton Identified

The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office has identified the two people killed in a head-on crash in Clifton.

Officials Have Identified Two People Killed in a Clifton Crash

The deceased have been identified as:

• Matthew Dualan, 41, of Clifton
• Roger Brown, 85, of Otis

Both drivers succumbed to their injuries during the crash.

The Head-On Crash Happened Wednesday Morning on Rebel Hill Road

At approximately 10:00 Wednesday morning,  December 18, 2024, the Penobscot Regional Communications Center received a report of a serious traffic crash on Route 180 in Clifton, also known as Rebel Hill Road. Members of the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, Eddington, and Holden Fire Departments responded to the scene and found a two-vehicle crash.

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Officials Say Speed and Driving to Endanger Likely Contributed to the Crash

The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office says an early investigation indicates that a GMC Yukon, driven by Matthew Dualan, was traveling south on Rebel Hill Road when the vehicle crossed the center line on a curve at a high rate of speed. Officials say the Yukon struck a Honda CRV driven by Roger Brown. Both men died at the scene.

This crash remains under investigation but officials say speed and driving to endanger are believed to have been contributing factors.

Our condolences to Mr. Dualan and Mr. Brown's family and friends.

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