DURHAM – Police as of Monday had not determined the cause of a one-vehicle accident on Stackpole Road in Durham that killed Jessica Abbott, 20, of Durham last Saturday night.
Kyle Tilsley, a Maine State Police trooper, said that Abbott’s Honda CRV veered off the road at around 9:30 p.m., and struck trees. The impact caused Abbott to be ejected from the SUV, and rescue workers found her dead at the scene, Tilsley said. Tilsley said police noticed no skid marks at the scene of the accident.
“We have no idea of the cause right now,” he said. “We’re waiting for the analysis of the reconstruction, in the next week or two. I will really rely on that analysis.”
Pam Cloutier, deputy treasurer/tax collector for the town of Durham, said that a memorial fund has been established for Abbott’s family at youcaring.com. The goal is to raise $15,000, Cloutier said.
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