UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene and the student has been transported to a local hospital. The student’s family has been informed.

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 or you may call the Dean of Students Office at 207-581-1406.

An investigation is underway and more details will be released when they become available. Our thoughts are with the student and their family.

Long Road has been cleared and is now accessible. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Roberta Lucas

CCIDS Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Member

CAC Term: 2020–2023

Roberta Lucas is the Federal Program Coordinator for the Maine Department of Education Special Services overseeing Public School Monitoring for Special Education Compliance. She holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from New England College.

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Roberta Lucas

CCIDS Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Member

CAC Term: 2020–2023