Maine Teen in Critical Condition After a Washington County Crash

A 16-year-old sustained critical injuries over the weekend in a 3-vehicle crash in Northfield.

Maine Teen in Critical Condition After 3-Vehicle Crash in Northfield

The name of the teenager hasn't been released. Officials say she and another driver were taken to a local hospital following the crash. While the young woman is in critical condition, officials say she's expected to survive.

Maine Public Safety Director Shannon Moss says it was approximately 9:20 am on Sunday when a Maine Game Warden came across the crash on Northfield Road, also known as Route 192 in Northfield. The Warden called the Bangor Regional Communications Center for medical and emergency response.

Maine Teen in Critical Condition After Collision As She Turned Into Her Driveway

A preliminary investigation into the crash indicates the 16-year-old female from Northfield was driving a Honda Accord northbound when she made a left turn to enter her driveway.

At the same time, a black GMC pickup truck, driven by 50-year-old Perin Yates of East Machias was traveling southbound. The two vehicles collided while the teen's Honda was in the southbound lane.

After the initial collision, the Honda spun out and struck a GMC pickup driven by 43-year-old Aaron Getchell of Whitneyville, who was following behind.

Northfield, Maine 3-Vehicle Crash Sends 2 to the Hospital

Getchell was not hurt in the crash.

Both Yates and the 16-year-old were taken to a local hospital. Officials say the teen is in critical condition but is expected to survive her injuries.

The cause of this crash remains under investigation.

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