Driver who died after crashing into Versant Power truck has been identified

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Eddington, Maine
Route 9
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Eddington Maine in Eddington, Maine: Wendell Thayer, 50, of Bradford was driving a NE Kenworth company van west on Route 9 near the Eddington town office when he crossed the road and crashed into a Versant Power truck parked in the breakdown lane. He died at the scene. The driver of the Versant Power truck was taken to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, treated, and later released.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Wendell Thayer Driver Fatal
Michael Dinsmore Driver Injured

Original reporting

Driver who died after crashing into Versant Power truck has been identified

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