Augusta Man Hospitalized After Friday Crash During Police Chase

The crash happened early Friday morning in Lewiston.

According to the KJ, a 21 year old man from Augusta is still in the hospital following an early Friday morning crash in Lewiston.

Reportedly, at about 3 AM on Friday, the man was riding his motorcycle outbound on Sabattus Street in Lewiston when he was reportedly clocked going 30 miles per hour over the posted limit by a deputy from the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department.

The deputy attempted to pull the man over, but he fled.  A short time later, near Pizza Hut, he lost control of his motorcycle, striking a pole.  He continued to slide and struck a second pole.

He was taken to CMMC and is reportedly in stable condition.  However, it does look like he will need to have surgery for a serious leg injury.

Police continue to investigate the incident.

The man's name was not released.

Have you signed up for our email newsletter?  it is one of the best ways to stay on top of everything going on in Central Maine.  And beyond, for that matter.  A few times a week, we send out an email loaded with the top trending content from our website.  You'll get everything from updates about upcoming contests, local news, information about local charity events, music news, entertainment news, and more. All of it sent right to your email inbox.  There is no need to go searching for what you need to know.  All you have to do to get the newsletter is to enter your phone number in the box below.