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Lewiston Today
By the People, for the People
Three Injured in Head-On Crash in Poland
Preliminary investigation indicates SUV crossed center line, colliding with car
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Three people were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Route 26 in Poland, Maine, after an SUV driven by an 18-year-old Cumberland man crossed the center line and struck a car driven by a 47-year-old Raymond woman. The crash remains under investigation by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office.
Why it matters
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of crashes, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for continued vigilance on Maine's roads.
The details
According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 7:50 a.m. on Monday morning in the 1300 block of Maine Street in Poland. Graeme Kaplan, 18, of Cumberland Center, was driving a 2025 Dodge Durango SUV southbound when his vehicle crossed the double yellow centerlines and collided head-on with a 2016 Subaru Outback driven northbound by Rebecca Woodbury, 47, of Raymond. Kaplan, Woodbury, and a 16-year-old passenger in Kaplan's vehicle all suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
- The crash occurred around 7:50 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The players
Graeme Kaplan
An 18-year-old man from Cumberland Center, Maine, who was driving a 2025 Dodge Durango SUV involved in the head-on collision.
Rebecca Woodbury
A 47-year-old woman from Raymond, Maine, who was driving a 2016 Subaru Outback involved in the head-on collision.
What’s next
The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, such as staying in one's lane and being alert for potential hazards on the road. It also highlights the need for ongoing efforts to improve road safety and reduce the number of serious accidents in Maine.
