Carrie Smith-Gagne, Pierre Gagne Obituary, Death; Second victim confirmed dead after Fort Fairfield crash.

Carrie Smith-Gagne, Pierre Gagne Obituary, Death – A second person has died as a result of a serious crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Fort Fairfield, according to authorities. The collision happened just after 10 a.m. on Limestone Road. Officials say that a vehicle traveling on the roadway crossed the centerline and crashed into an SUV coming from the opposite direction. The impact of the head-on collision was severe, leaving multiple people either dead or seriously injured.

The driver of the SUV, identified as 60-year-old Carrie Smith-Gagne from Limestone, was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but despite their efforts, she could not be revived. Her husband, 72-year-old Pierre Gagne, was a passenger in the SUV. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he later died from those injuries.

In the car that crossed into oncoming traffic, two individuals were identified: 25-year-old Amber Turcotte and 37-year-old Casey Clayton, both residents of Limestone. Both were severely injured in the crash and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. As of now, their current conditions have not been made public.

Authorities say it is still unclear which of the two car occupants — Turcotte or Clayton — was driving at the time of the crash. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading up to the tragic collision, including the cause and who was behind the wheel.

The crash has deeply impacted the small town of Limestone and surrounding communities. Carrie and Pierre Gagne were known to many in the area, and their sudden deaths have left family, friends, and neighbors in mourning.

Limestone Road was temporarily closed as investigators worked to examine the crash site and emergency crews cleared the wreckage. No further details have been released about the cause of the crash, and officials have not indicated whether speed, impairment, distraction, or a medical issue may have played a role.

Police are continuing their investigation and are expected to release more information once they determine who was driving and what exactly caused the vehicle to veer into the opposite lane. For now, the focus remains on supporting the victims’ families and caring for the two injured individuals still fighting for their lives in the hospital.

This tragic incident serves as a painful reminder of how quickly lives can be changed on the road. With two fatalities and two people in critical condition, the community is left grappling with grief and searching for answers.