UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Amanda Lozier

Role: Amanda Lozier is the Director of Web and Print Content Strategy for the Division of Marketing and Communications. Lozier spearheads UMaine’s online news and email marketing communication efforts, including weekday news postings, management of homepage content, and counsels on implementation and best practices for members of the UMaine community. She also conceptualizes, designs and implements institutionally significant website projects in collaboration with the Digital Communications team. She is responsible for proofreading and editing print and online content.

Bio: Lozier is a fourth-generation University of Maine employee and has worked at the university since 2009, when she began working at Printing and Mailing Services as a typesetter. She joined the Division of Marketing and Communications in July 2012. An Old Town native, she graduated from UMaine with a bachelor’s degree in new media.