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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.

Robert Q. Dana, Vice President for Student Life and Diversity and Inclusive Excellence and Dean of Students
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1406
rdana@maine.edu

Andrea Gifford, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student and Administrative Support Services
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1406
agifford@maine.edu

Lauri Sidelko, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Wellness Resource Center
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1406
sidelko@maine.edu

Brittany McPhee, Administrative and Fiscal Coordinator for Student Life
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1409
brittany.hachey@maine.edu

Nancy Morin, Administrative Assistant
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1406
nancy.morin@maine.edu