Woman killed in Waterville crash identified

Michelle Bruce, 38, of Madison was struck and killed by a vehicle at a Main Street gas station.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A 38-year-old woman was killed in a crash at a Waterville, Maine gas station on Sunday morning. Police identified the victim as Michelle Bruce, an administrative assistant at a local elementary school. The crash occurred when a Subaru operated by a 70-year-old man from Strong, Maine struck a Cadillac driven by a 57-year-old Waterville man, causing the Cadillac to leave the road and hit Bruce's vehicle as she was fueling it at the Big Apple convenience store and gas station.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance by both drivers and pedestrians, especially in busy commercial areas. The investigation will likely focus on determining the cause of the crash and whether any charges will be filed.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday at the Big Apple convenience store and Citgo gas station on Main Street in Waterville. A blue Subaru operated by 70-year-old Richard Moyen of Strong was turning right onto Main Street from Waterville Commons Drive when it struck a black Cadillac driven by 57-year-old Kenneth Hughes of Waterville, who was also traveling east on Main Street. The impact caused the Cadillac to leave the roadway and strike Bruce's vehicle as she was fueling it at the gas pump.

  • The crash occurred late Sunday morning around 11:20 a.m.

The players

Michelle Bruce

A 38-year-old woman from Madison, Maine who was an administrative assistant at Madison Elementary School.

Richard Moyen

A 70-year-old man from Strong, Maine who was operating the blue Subaru that struck the Cadillac.

Kenneth Hughes

A 57-year-old man from Waterville, Maine who was operating the black Cadillac that was struck by the Subaru.

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What’s next

Waterville police are still investigating the incident and are working with Maine State Police to reconstruct the crash. The speed limit on that stretch of Main Street is 25 mph.

The takeaway

This tragic accident underscores the need for all drivers to remain vigilant, especially in busy commercial areas with pedestrians and multiple vehicles entering and exiting. The investigation will likely examine whether any factors like speed, distraction, or impairment played a role in the crash.