CAMDEN — A couple who were driving south on Route 1 just after the intersection of Sherman’s Point Road in Camden were forced off the road by an oncoming van, subsequently crashing into a deep ditch. Instead of stopping to help, the van driver made an immediate right onto Sherman’s Point Road, driving down to where it ends at the harbor front. There, he abandoned the vehicle and ran into the woods.

Camden Police Sgt. Dan Brown eventually chased and apprehended, Aaron Miller, 29, of Brooks, while Camden firefighters and a crew from North East Mobile Health Services tended to the injured pair, Robert Quinn, 79, and his wife, both of Eagle Island and Camden, on Route 1. Miller had been attempting to hide, police said.

As the van collided with the Quinn’s SUV, the impact caused the SUV to travel off the road, and into the ditch. 

Camden firefighter Gabe Whitehead happened on to the scene almost immediately after the crash, and called Knox Regional Communications Center for help. The couple initially were trapped in their vehicle, but were helped out on the passenger side by the ambulance crew, and transported to Pen Bay Medical Center, in Rockport.

The van driver was transported to Knox County Jail.

Camden Fire Dept. responded with Engine 4 and its utility truck. Camden Exxon loaded and transported the two vehicles to the garage.

This story will be updated when more details are made available.