A quiet Lewiston neighborhood was shaken awake early Wednesday morning when a high-speed crash left one woman dead and two others injured. If you live near Webster Street, this incident may have unfolded close to your home — and it’s now under active investigation.
Early Morning Crash Sends BMW Into Single-Family Home
The Lewiston Police Department responded to a 911 call around 4:17 a.m. Wednesday regarding a serious crash at 816 Webster Street. According to officers, a 2017 BMW had veered off the road and slammed into a single-family residence, severely damaging both the vehicle and part of the home.
Several people inside the car were trapped and required emergency extraction by first responders, police said in a department news release.
Victim Identified as 28-Year-Old Natasha Thoits
Tragically, one of the passengers — 28-year-old Natasha Thoits of Lewiston — was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed she was in the vehicle at the time of impact and could not be revived after being removed from the wreckage.
Police have not yet stated whether she was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver and Another Passenger suffered injuries
The driver, 25-year-old Blaze Small, also from Lewiston, sustained minor injuries. He remained at the scene and cooperated with emergency crews, according to police. A third, unidentified passenger was also hurt and transported to Central Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
A fourth male passenger fled the scene on foot before police arrived. Authorities are still working to identify and locate him.
Speed and Impairment Likely Factors, Police Say
Lewiston Police say the department’s accident reconstruction team is currently investigating the incident. Early evidence suggests that both speed and impairment were involved.
Stay informed and follow us for more updates as this investigation unfolds. You can also explore our coverage of traffic safety concerns across Androscoggin County.
This article was written by John Deluca. AI was used lightly for grammar and formatting, but the ideas, words, and edits are all mine.
