Woman Killed, Her Daughter Injured In Warren, Maine Crash

A collision at a dangerous intersection in Warren claimed the life of a woman and sent her daughter to the hospital.

Warren, Maine Crash Claims 1 Life, Injures 2 Drivers

A mother and daughter were traveling in Warren over the weekend when they were involved in a two-car crash. The mother, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died at the scene. Her daughter and the driver of the second vehicle were taken to the hospital.

The names of the people affected by the crash have been withheld, pending notification of next of kin.

Warren, Maine Crash at Dangerous Intersection of Old Augusta and Ridge Roads

It was just before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday when the Warren Fire Department learned of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Old Augusta Road and Ridge Road in Warren.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash indicate that a Jeep Compass containing the woman and her daughter, had stopped at the Old Augusta Road stop sign before proceeding through the intersection.

When the Jeep was in the intersection, an Acura MDX became visible on Ridge Road from the south and hit the Jeep, sending it spinning into the trees. The Acura spun around and stopped in the intersection.

Intersection of Ridge and Old Augusta Road in Warren Known for Many Crashes

According to the PenBay Pilot, the intersection is a two-way stop that's become notorious among locals for crashes. The Maine DOT has reduced the slope of the hill on Ridge Road, leading to the intersection, in hopes of improving visibility.

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