Albion man pleads guilty in deaths of twin toddlers

Benjamin Lancaster will serve 15 years in prison for striking twin 2 1/2 year-old boys while their mother was pushing them in a stroller and leaving the scene.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Benjamin Lancaster, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter for striking and killing 2 1/2-year-old twin brothers, Bradley and Noah Bordeaux, in a hit-and-run crash in Albion, Maine on July 11, 2025. Lancaster was sentenced to 25 years in prison with all but 15 years suspended, and four years of probation. The toddlers' mother, Mollie Egold, was also critically injured in the crash.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of impaired driving and hit-and-run crashes, which have become an increasing concern in Maine communities. The loss of the young twins and the severe injuries to their mother have deeply affected their family and the local community.

The details

According to police, Lancaster struck the twins and their mother while they were out for a walk on a Friday afternoon. Egold suffered substantial injuries, including broken hips, a leg, and bones in her hand, as well as a large piece of glass embedded in her back. Lancaster initially denied driving the vehicle and pleaded not guilty, but later changed his plea to guilty as part of a plea agreement. Toxicology tests showed Lancaster had THC, methamphetamine, an anti-anxiety drug, and methadone in his system at the time of the crash.

  • The crash occurred on July 11, 2025.
  • Noah Bordeaux was taken off life support four days after the crash.
  • Lancaster pleaded guilty and was sentenced on February 4, 2026.

The players

Benjamin Lancaster

A 44-year-old Albion man who pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter and other charges related to the deaths of the twin toddlers.

Mollie Egold

The 34-year-old mother of the twin toddlers who was critically injured in the crash while walking with her sons.

Bradley and Noah Bordeaux

The 2 1/2-year-old twin brothers who were killed in the hit-and-run crash.

Connor Bordeaux

The 6-year-old son of Mollie Egold who deeply missed his baby brothers after the tragedy.

Martha Collins

A family friend who considered the twins to be like her grandchildren and was devastated by their deaths.

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What they’re saying

“Our lives are forever changed. I live with anger every single day, I live with the fear that something will happen to Connor. I will never forgive you for what you did to our family. I don't think you have a conscience. I hope your time in prison will be pure, living, hell.”

— Martha Collins, Family friend

“A trial would be incredibly difficult for every single person in this room. He's made the decision, on his own, to spare everybody that. And it's something that will hopefully allow the family closure.”

— Andrew Dawson, Lancaster's lawyer

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Benjamin Lancaster out on bail during his probation period.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for stronger enforcement and penalties for impaired driving, as well as support services for families devastated by such senseless acts. It also highlights the importance of road safety measures to protect vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children, in Maine communities.