13-07-2025
Driver arrested after child struck, killed in Albion
Jul. 13—A child has died and two other people were seriously injured Friday night, after police say they were struck by an Albion man who was driving under the influence and fled the scene.
Maine State Police announced Sunday that Benjamin Lancaster, 44, of Albion, was taken into custody in connection with the crash and is being held at the Kennebec County jail in Augusta.
Lancaster was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and causing a death, causing serious bodily injury, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Lancaster was driving a 2016 Hyundai Veloster that struck 33-year-old Mollie Egold, of Albion, and two children on Hussey Hill Road in Albion, police said.
The woman and one of the children were taken by LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The woman was listed in stable condition and the child remained in critical condition. The second child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators are seeking video footage or surveillance cameras that cover Hussey Road and Main Street in Albion. Police said they are specifically looking for any evidence from 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Friday involving the Hyundai Veloster.
Police asked that anyone with relevant footage or information to contact Sgt. Garret Booth at (207) 624-7076.
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