Lily M. Swearingen, 17, killed; 3 hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Augusta, Maine
Police investigate fatal crash on Route 17 in Augusta
Darrien Allard, 19, of Sidney, was driving east when he lost control of the car and crashed.
A 17-year-old female passenger was killed. Her name has not yet been released.
17-year-old killed in Augusta crash
According to police, the vehicle exited the roadway and collided with the culvert on the side of the road causing extensive damage to the vehicle.
Allard and two other occupants in the vehicle at the time of the crash were transported to Maine General in Augusta to be treated for the injuries they sustained.
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Swearingen was killed and Allard and two other passengers were taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta to be treated for their injuries.
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