Crash

The area of Spaulding Turnpike near Exit 9 in Dover was reduced in open lanes due to a motor vehicle crash.

Police said the area near the Interstate 95 and Route 16 roundabout remained closed for approximately four hours.

Two teens, whom police allege were under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, crashed a car, authorities said.

Police said that an unloaded tractor-trailer operated by a South Portland man allegedly failed to recognize slower traffic in front of him.

Police said the suspect allegedly sped away from police at speeds over 100 mph before eventually colliding with another vehicle.

Police said that a suspected intoxicated driver had evaded their attempts to stop the vehicle around noon on Friday.

Diane Felts, 62, of Rochester, died as a result of her injuries on January 1 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Police believe a Rochester man was under the influence of illegal drugs when he allegedly crashed into a tree, killing a man who was in the back of the truck.

Police said they responded to the area of 43 Railroad Avenue on Tuesday and found the woman lying in the roadway.

Joshua McCarthy allegedly collided with another vehicle near Washington Street and Fillmore Boulevard on the evening September 19 in Rochester.