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South Bristol man dies in single-vehicle crash

An off-duty firefighter reportedly discovered and reported the crash Monday night on Route 129.

SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine — A man died after a single-vehicle crash in South Bristol Monday night. 

At approximately 9:15 p.m., deputies were called to a single-vehicle crash on Route 129, located just south of Wood Duck Lane, according to a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. 

An off-duty firefighter reportedly discovered and reported the crash. 

An initial investigation revealed a red 2007 Saturn was traveling southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree on the southbound shoulder, deputies said. 

It was determined 64-year-old Kenneth Chasse of South Bristol died as a result of the crash, according to the release. Chasse was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. 

The cause of the crash is still being investigated.   

South Bristol Fire, Central Lincoln County Ambulance, Bristol Fire, and Damariscotta Fire assisted at the scene, according to the release. 

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