Two Women From Maine Group Home Dead Following Crash

According to an article on the WGME website, two women are dead following a Wednesday evening crash in Auburn.

The article explains that the women, who were both residents of John F. Murphy Homes, were riding in a Honda minivan that collided with a Chevy pickup truck while trying to cross Washington Street from Beech Hill Road.

Police report that a 57-year-old passenger in a van was taken to Central Maine Medical Center, where she died shortly after arrival. Another passenger was also transported to Central Maine Medical Center and died early Thursday morning.

The names of the deceased have not yet been released.

The driver of the pickup truck was not injured.

READ MORE: These Major Maine Businesses Will be Closed on Memorial Day

The crash remains under investigation.

Established in 1977, John F. Murphy Homes operates group homes for people with intellectual disabilities.

The mission statement on their website says, in part:

John F. Murphy Homes has a deep, rich history of providing outstanding services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have passed away as a result of the crash.

Thanks for all you do to help us keep Central Maine informed.  We appreciate all of the news tips that you send our way.

If there is ever something you think we should be talking about, please let us know by sending us a message in our app.