Maine Fire Fighter Killed in Crash

In an accident that occurred yesterday in Stoneham, 22 year old Justin Gerickont was killed. He was driving a garbage truck and wasn't wearing a seat belt. Justin was a member of the Sangerville Fire Department.

According to WABI,

They say he was entering a left hand turn and left the roadway on the opposite side of the road, rolling the truck on its side.

The truck then struck a tree.

30-year-old Jason Downs of Solon was with him in the truck and was seriously injured.

Police say Gerickont was not wearing a seatbelt.