ROCKLAND, Maine — A pickup truck vaulted a curb Monday morning and then crashed into a Rockland building that housed a first-floor business and a second-floor apartment.
The driver, Christopher Prescott, 18, of Rockland, told Rockland Fire Department Lt. Rick Johnson that the pickup seemed to have some kind of mechanical failure.
“He said the truck felt like it was going to stall, so he punched the gas and it just took off, hit the curb, vaulted over the curbing and crashed into the house,” said Johnston.
The 1981 Chevy pickup crashed into the storefront portion of Puddleduck’s Thrift Boutique at 150 Union St., near the intersection of Union and Willow streets, around 9:20 a.m. Monday.
“The impact of the curb spun him around sideways as he crashed into the building,” said Johnston.
No one was injured in the crash and no one was inside the building. The store was closed for Veterans Day.
“The truck had minor damage, but they’ll have to rebuild a portion of the front wall of the building. Two front windows were broken and some timbers and siding were destroyed,” Johnston said.
Union Street was shut down for a few minutes while a tow truck removed the pickup. An engine and a rescue unit from Rockland Fire responded, but no ambulance or medical service was necessary.
The scene was cleared in less than an hour.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing but no charges are expected to be filed, according to Rockland police.
The mechanical failure is that the truck is an old POS!
the reporter should not use terms he is unfamiliar with. “Late model “vehicles are vehicles made within the last 5 years.
Rust bucket anyway
Late model ??
Really??
In the ’80’s maybe.
It’s a late model, as in deceased.
New Business Concept: Drive Through Boutique!
the name of that business is Little Sweet Peas…and has been for a few years…what is up with this reporter?
where does it say late model????????????
I had the same truck in High School, 1984.
When you punch the gas pedal, cars have a tendency to go fast. Back to driver ed, please.
I heard about this accident from another newspapers website that I paid membership to read. Then I came to BDN to find out who the person was and if he’s okay, where the accident occurred and what happened.
Something tells me the “other newspaper” is more interested in money than doing any real reporting. When I contact them asking about more information on a story they cover, I am told that’s all they know and they ask me if I know more about the story. I’m just a person who likes to know what goes on in our local community; the other guy is the reporter who apparently doesn’t like the real work that comes with reporting for a newspaper.
Okay. End of rant. Thanks for letting me vent my frustrations. You may now read the next comment or leave a reply after giving me a “like” (or not) if you wish. Enjoy your day!
Were his brakes broken to? Or just his judgment??
“He said the truck felt like it was going to stall, so he punched the
gas and it just took off, hit the curb, vaulted over the curbing and
crashed into the house,” said Johnston.
Yes, usually when you stomp on the accelerator the vehicle goes quite a bit faster.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing but no charges are expected to be filed, according to Rockland police.
Why not? It’s ok now if I get in my car, punch the gas and run into someone’s home? Thanks for the heads up.
“The driver, Christopher Prescott, 18, of Rockland, told Rockland Fire
Department Lt. Rick Johnson that the pickup seemed to have some kind of
mechanical failure.”
Sounds like the steering wheel nut might have come loose…
Remember Steven Wright? He’s stopped for speeding.
Police officer: “Why were you going so fast?”
Wright (indicating accelator): “This feeds gas to the carbureator. When I press it, the car goes faster.” He points to the steering wheel. “This steers it.”
the name of the business is Lil Sweet Peas…and has been for years. great reporting.