Man arrested after hit-and-run in Maine – NECN

A man was arrested in Scarborough, Maine, after hitting several vehicles with his car on Saturday afternoon.

Scarborough Police said they responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash on Gorham Road at around 4:27 p.m.

Authorities said they were unable to stop the vehicle and it continued to Black Point Road, where it intentionally struck several cars, then struck a cyclist, and finally struck another vehicle and stopped.

The vehicle then caught fire, which spread to a nearby telephone pole and bushes before Scarborough Fire Department extinguished the flames, police said.

The driver, 63-year-old Lyndon Leonard of Rumford, Maine, attacked officers before being taken into custody, authorities said.

The cyclist was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Leonard was charged with aggravated assault, criminal damage, fleeing from an officer, driving under the influence, dangerous driving and other charges.

Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to call (207) 730-4336.