SANFORD, Maine — A Vermont man and his teenage grandson have died as a result of a crash in Sanford Wednesday.
Sanford first responders were called to a crash near 19 Old Falls Rd. at approximately 4 p.m., according to a news release from the Sanford Police Department.
An initial investigation revealed a brown 2000 Chevy Equinox had traveled off the road after turning onto Old Falls Road from Kennebunk Road, police said.
The vehicle then struck Michael Gilbar, 65, of Jerico, Vermont and his 15-year-old grandson. Maj. Matthew Gagne with Sanford police told NEWS CENTER Maine said they were struck while in their yard.
Gilbar was brought to the Sanford Regional Airport for Lifeflight, but was pronounced dead before Lifeflight transport, police said. His grandson was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the driver was brought to Southern Maine Healthcare with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Gilbar and his grandson were reportedly visiting Maine with other family members. Gagne said they were staying at a vacation home the family has owned for a couple of years.
The 15-year-old's father, Thomas Perry, told NEWS CENTER Maine on Thursday, "You never expect your kid to die."
Police said detectives are reviewing data from the vehicle along with other evidence at this time. Once the review is completed, prosecutors will decide whether to file charges against the driver. Gagne said the crash is not considered a hit-and-run.