Cornish, ME — May 5, 2025, Dawn Webber was killed in a truck accident at about 1:40 p.m. on Sokokis Trail North/State Route 5.

Authorities said a Ford Fusion was heading north when it collided head-on with a Ford F-350 that was towing two more pickups.

Ford driver Dawn Webber, 51, of Limerick died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. The truck driver was not injured.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the York County crash at this time. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a head-on crash occurs between a passenger car and a heavily loaded truck, one question I always look into is how well the truck was handling with the weight it was towing. In this case, we’re talking about a Ford F-350 hauling two additional pickups, likely pushing or even exceeding the upper range of what that vehicle can safely manage.

Why does that matter? Because a heavily loaded truck behaves very differently than an empty one. Its stopping distance increases, its ability to maneuver decreases and if that load isn’t properly balanced or secured, it can sway or even push the vehicle off course. Those aren’t just mechanical issues; they’re legal issues too.

The law requires anyone hauling a trailer or multiple vehicles to ensure that the load is secured, properly distributed and within the weight limits set by federal and state guidelines. If any of those requirements were violated, then the person behind the wheel, or the company that put them there, could bear responsibility for what happened.

Another aspect that deserves attention is driver qualification. Was the driver properly trained and licensed to handle a multi-vehicle tow setup like this? It may sound like overkill, but handling that kind of weight safely takes experience and attention to detail. If they weren’t qualified or if corners were cut in assigning the driver, that needs to be addressed.

At this point, the only way to know what really happened is for investigators to look closely at the condition and weight of the truck and its load, examine whether the trailer brakes and hitch systems were up to code and confirm whether the driver was operating within legal limits. If that investigation doesn’t happen, or doesn’t go far enough, we risk missing a clear opportunity to hold the responsible party accountable.