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.

Joshua Northrop

Joshua Northrop is currently a Junior majoring in Sociology with a focus on Crime, Law and Justice. He is also pursuing a minor in Psychology.

He is currently the President of RHA, an active member of the Marsh Island NRHH, and a resident assistant. He has attended NACURH 2018 at ASU-Tempe, as well as RLC 2019 at Syracuse.

He is very excited for conference to come into fruition after all the planning and effort that has been put into it by the conference staff.

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