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Woman killed in Orland truck crash; man arrested for charges including manslaughter

The Orland woman was ejected from the car and found dead at the scene. The driver was charged with manslaughter and three other charges

ORLAND, Maine — Maine State Police responded to a crash on late Tuesday afternoon that left one woman dead and a man arrested.

State police Trooper Travis Chapman responded to Cedar Swamp Road around 4:15 p.m. in Orland for a truck crash. 

His investigation found that Robert Cunningham, 48, of Orland was driving west in a 2007 Ford Ranger.  Valerie Seavey, 50, of Orland was a passenger. 

Police say Cunningham lost control on a left-hand corner and went off the left side of the roadway into an embankment.  

Credit: Hancock County Jail

The investigation found the truck came to a stop on its wheels in the middle of the roadway.  

At some point, police say Seavey was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. She hadn't been wearing a seatbelt.  

Police say speed and alcohol appear to be factors.

Cunningham was arrested and taken to the Hancock County Jail in Ellsworth.

He was charged with manslaughter, aggravated OUI, aggravated driving to endanger and speeding 30 MPH or more over the speed limit.  

Sgt. Tim Varney and Cpl. Dan Ryan assisted. Bucksport and Orland Fire Departments also assisted.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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