Sheriff’s office releases identities of victims in fatal Penobscot County crashes

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bradford, Maine
Route 221
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Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Bradford Maine in Bradford, Maine: A sedan traveling south struck a pedestrian, Chester Michaud, 95, who was in the roadway on Route 221 in Bradford at about 12:40 p.m. on June 2. First responders performed life‐saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Chester Michaud Pedestrian Fatal
Wendell Thayer Driver Fatal
Unnamed operator of parked vehicle Unknown Hospitalized

Original reporting

Sheriff’s office releases identities of victims in fatal Penobscot County crashes

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