Fatal Accident in Hancock on Friday July 24th

An accident on Route 182 (Franklin Road)  in Hancock on Friday, July 24th between a motorcycle and a car resulted in the death of Tyler Grey, 32 of Franklin.

The accident site was closed for an extended period on Friday afternoon into the evening.

According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Department, Mr. Grey was operating a Buell motorcycle northbound on Route 182 toward Franklin. At the same time Harold Moore of Mariaville was operating a 2025 Hyundai Sonata westbound on Coffin Road in Hancock. Moore began making a left-hand turn from the Coffin Road onto Route 182 to travel southbound when the vehicles collided.

Mr. Moore and his two passenger were uninjured in the crash. Mr. Grey suffered significant injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Responding agencies included the Hancock Sheriff's Department, Maine State Police, Maine Forest Service, Maine Marine Patrol and Fire Departments from the Town of Hancock, Franklin, Eastbrook, Sullivan and Sorrento. Northern Light Ambulance Service also responded.

The accident is being reconstructed and the case remains active and ongoing.

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