PORTLAND, Maine — A driver and his passenger escaped uninjured Saturday night after their car crashed into a cemetery in Cumberland County.
Wayne Allen, 28, of Harpswell was driving on Cundy’s Harbor Road in Harpswell around 10 p.m. when he reportedly swerved to avoid hitting an animal, causing his car to crash into several trees and headstones at the Cranberry Horn Cemetery, Cumberland County Sherriff's Office Capt. Donald Foss said in a news release.
The car rolled on its side before bursting into flames, Foss added. Allen and his passenger were able to escape from the car before it caught on fire.
Cundy’s Harbor Fire and EMS put out the car fire and treated and released the victims at the scene.
Police said speed appeared to be a factor in the crash that caused damage to the historic cemetery.
Foss tells NEWS CENTER Maine that charges are not expected in this case.
