Maine man dies in 150 mph crash after threatening bar patrons with gun

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Charlotte, Alabama
Charlotte Road
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Charlotte Alabama in Charlotte, Alabama: Robert Boggia Jr., 40, of Whiting, Maine, threatened patrons at a bar in Calais with a gun and fled before police arrived. He was then spotted on Route 1 in Calais driving a red Corvette at an estimated 150 mph, with police in Baileyville and a Washington County sheriff's deputy unable to catch up. Boggia crashed on Charlotte Road in Charlotte, was ejected from the vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is under investigation pending toxicology results.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Robert Boggia Jr Unknown Fatal
Robert Boggia Jr. At-fault party

Original reporting

Maine man dies in 150 mph crash after threatening bar patrons with gun

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