Wiscasset Man Arrested for Manslaughter and Drug OUI Following January Fatal Pedestrian Crash - The Maine Wire

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
connection with fatal, Maine
Harpswell Island Road near the intersection with Tower Hill Road
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, DUI

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Connection With Fatal Maine in connection with fatal, Maine: The Cumberland Sheriff's Department arrested Alton Wyman, 41, of Wiscasset, on manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal crash that killed 71-year-old Jean Appleby Johnson on January 14 in Harpswell. Deputies responded to a crash on Harpswell Island Road near the intersection with Tower Hill Road. Wyman was also charged with OUI (drugs or combo), unlawful possession of cocaine, and violation of conditions of release following a months-long investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jean Appleby Johnson Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal
Alton Wyman Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Wiscasset Man Arrested for Manslaughter and Drug OUI Following January Fatal Pedestrian Crash - The Maine Wire

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