Maine Police Identify a Motorcyclist Killed in Windham Crash

Police have released the identity of a motorcyclist who died when her bike was hit by a driver allegedly under the influence of drugs.

Casco, Maine Woman Killed When an Allegedly Impaired Driver Hit Her Motorcycle

WGME-TV reports the person killed in the crash was Carrie Towle of Casco.

Towle was operating a motorcycle on Route 302 in Windham on September 16, 2026, when it was struck by a pickup truck driven by Chad Jordan of Westbrook.

Officials say the crash happened just after 7 pm.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Windham Was Allegedly Caused By a Man Driving While on Drugs

Witnesses told the Windham police that the 2016 white GMC pickup truck was being driven erratically as it traveled southbound on Route 302.

It first struck a 2010 Honda Odyssey, driven by Melinda Poirier of Casco, that was traveling north.

The pickup left the scene before hitting the motorcycle, which was traveling north in its proper lane, causing it to burst into flames upon impact.

Officials say Towle died at the scene.

Westbrook, Maine Man Charged with Manslaughter for Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Windham

Chad Jordan is charged with:

• Manslaughter
• Aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon
• OUI drugs causing the death of another person
• Reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon with priors
• Aggravated criminal mischief

He's being held at the Cumberland County Jail.

The crash remains under investigation.

Our condolences to Carrie Towle's family and friends.

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