On August 28, at about 5:30 a.m., Jason Bressette, 38, of Buxton, was on his way to work. While on the bypass, between Rts. 202 and 114, about half a mile from the roundabout on South Street, Bressette crossed the center line and went onto the shoulder on the opposite side of the road. He corrected his direction but wound up turning his Ford Explorer in front of a tractor trailer carrying fuel.

Bressette was killed in the accident. The driver of the tractor trailer did not suffer any injuries. Police Chief Dan Jones speculated that Bressette either fell asleep or was distracted. Neither alcohol nor speed appear to have been factors. Chief Jones noted there was nothing the truck driver could have done to avoid the accident.

The bypass was closed for nine hours after the accident as minor fluid leaks from the engines of both vehicles had to be cleaned up. In addition, the fuel had to be removed from the tractor trailer prior to moving it. DEP was on site to ensure the safe transfer of fuel from the damaged tractor trailer to another vehicle.

The accident is under investigation and being reconstructed by the Gorham Police Department and Maine State Police.