SACO, Maine — A driver was killed in a crash in Saco Friday.
Saco police said in a 9:54 a.m. social media post that Buxton Road, also known as Route 112, was closed between Grant Road and Rocky Hill Road due to the crash. The road was reopened around 1:30 p.m.
Police later said in a press release that the driver of a black Nissan Versa was headed west when the vehicle crossed into the opposite lane of traffic and struck a Western Express tractor-trailer.
The Versa driver was killed. Police said they are withholding the driver's identity pending notification of the person's family.
Officials said drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Police released this photo of the scene:
