Rockland Police Chief Tim Carroll shared a message on Facebook, Nov. 26, 2025, for all the people demanding immediate answers. 

"Due to the severity of this crash and the number of people/kids involved, the investigation is going to be very time-consuming to ensure that we get it right," said Carroll, in a Facebook posting. "In order to do that, and keep continuity of the events, we simply can’t provide all the information that people want, but I assure you that when that time comes, we will be forthcoming with as much as we can to ensure justice. I ask for your patience."

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Read the entire message below:

I first want to take this time on behalf of the City of Rockland and the Rockland Police Department to express our sincere condolences to the family of Brayden. This is certainly a very tragic event that the whole community is reeling from, and it is going to take a long time to heal.

With that being said, I know people want answers immediately and I simply have to tell you that it won’t/can’t happen. Due to the severity of this crash and the number of people/kids involved, the investigation is going to be very time-consuming to ensure that we get it right. In order to do that, and keep continuity of the events, we simply can’t provide all the information that people want, but I assure you that when that time comes, we will be forthcoming with as much as we can to ensure justice. I ask for your patience.

The team, consisting of the Rockland Police Deparment, Bureau of Highway Safety, District Attorney's Office, Maine State Police and RSU 13 are working together to do just that. We must get this right for everyone involved, family, friends, teachers and really the whole community that is suffering.

I also want to address the negativity, blaming and other rumors that inflame the emotions of everyone, doesn’t help with this process. This is a time to grieve and support the family that has suffered a great loss. This is not the time to distract with other non-related things that have nothing to do with this tragedy itself.

Let the investigation tell the story. Again, I assure you, we will complete a thorough investigation and provide a true series of events that lead to this horrific event. Recognize that we are all suffering. But in the end, let’s keep Brayden’s family in your prayers.

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