On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:49 pm, Portland Police responded to a crash at the intersection of Mellen and Sherman Streets involving a motor vehicle and a scooter.  Witnesses state that a 12-year-old male from Portland was driving an electric scooter the wrong way on Sherman Street.  He crossed through the intersection without stopping, before being struck by a vehicle driven by a 33-year old man from Portland.

The victim was transported to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries.  The Portland Police Department and its Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating the incident. No charges are expected to be filed.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have information to please call them at 207 – 874-8532 or 207 – 874-8575.