Harpswell / Portland–Auburn, ME — The Maine coastal community is mourning the loss of Jean Appleby Johnson, 71, of Orr’s Island, who tragically died after being struck by a truck while standing beside her parked vehicle on Harpswell Islands Road on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision.
According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders were dispatched shortly before 3 p.m. after a pickup truck crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV parked on the shoulder of the road. Jean, who had last been driving the SUV but was outside the vehicle at the time of the crash, was struck in the incident. Despite efforts by first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup, identified as a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening and was taken to Maine Medical Center for treatment. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Family members, friends, and neighbors have expressed shock and grief at the news of Jean’s passing. She was remembered as a vibrant member of the midcoast community, and her loss has deeply affected those who knew her across Harpswell, Orr’s Island, and the greater Portland–Auburn area.
Details regarding memorial services and arrangements will be shared by her family when available. Jean Appleby Johnson’s passing serves as a solemn reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact one individual can have on her community.
Our thoughts remain with her family and loved ones as they navigate this difficult time.
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