Maine Man Arrested & Charged in Connection With April Fatal Crash

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, a Belfast man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that happened earlier this year on Route 1 in Stockton Springs.

Maine State Police arrested 42-year-old Adam Sorrentino at his Belfast home on Monday, October 5^th.  The arrest comes following an investigation into the April 13th crash that killed 77-year-old Anne Pomroy of Old Orchard Beach.

According to investigators, Sorrentino was traveling at more than 80 mph and had a blood alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit at the time of the crash.  Police allege that Sorrentino crossed the centerline and struck Pomroy's vehicle head-on, resulting in her death.

Sorrentino was charged with manslaughter, aggravated criminal OUI with death resulting, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, driving to endanger, OUI, and criminal speed.

*NOTE – All suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law

He was transported to the Waldo County Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about what happened is asked to contact Maine State Trooper Ryan Nadeau at 207-624-7076, extension 9.

Our thoughts go out to the victim's family and friends.

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