Friday, Sept. 19, at about 10:37 p.m., a South Portland police officer had a vehicle stopped on the southbound side of I-295 when she observed a Ford F-250 heading northbound at an excessive speed. A short time later, the truck, operated by 25-year-old Taylor Delano of Wiscasset, crashed into an Acura that was traveling in the same direction. The Ford overturned, broke through a guardrail, and came to rest against several trees.

Delano and his passenger were transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland with minor injuries. The driver of the Acura was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Delano is charged with OUI-1 Prior, OUI Revoked-3 Prior, Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon, and a probation hold. Speed and alcohol were allegedly contributing factors in the crash. I-295 northbound was reduced to one lane for several hours while Stewart’s Towing removed the vehicle from the embankment.