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Man from Casco killed in car accident – ​​Police: Speed ​​and alcohol were factors

A 38-year-old Casco man died Saturday afternoon when he crashed his car into the woods in Casco. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash on Poland Spring Road just after 4 p.m. According to officers, after investigating, they determined Robert Stitham failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into the woods after narrowly avoiding another vehicle. Police say Stitham was wearing a seatbelt but suffered fatal injuries, and that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Naples and Casco fire departments were on the scene.

A 38-year-old man from Casco died after driving his car into the forest in Casco on Saturday afternoon.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash on Poland Spring Road just after 4 p.m. Officers said that after investigating, they determined Robert Stitham failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into the woods after narrowly missing another vehicle.

According to police, Stitham was wearing a seatbelt but suffered fatal injuries. Speed ​​and alcohol played a role in the accident.

The Naples and Casco fire departments assisted on site.