MSP Investigating Pedestrian Death in Readfield

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at approximately 6:11 PM, Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to 759 Main Street in Readfield for a report of a truck vs pedestrian crash. The Initial investigation indicates 76-year-old Andrews Tolman of Readfield was walking across Main Street after leaving the Readfield Historical society when he tripped and fell in the east bound lane. The driver of a 2021 Ram 5500 was travelling in the eastbound lane at the time and did not see Mr. Tolman lying in the road, resulting in Mr. Tolman being struck and killed. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. MSP was assisted by the Readfield Fire Department and Winthrop EMS.