(Bangor, ME) February 19, 2025 – A Bangor man died Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Kenduskeag Avenue. The pedestrian, 69-year-old Jeffrey Green of Bangor, was hit by an SUV traveling south on Kenduskeag Avenue, near Glenwood Avenue, just before 7:00 p.m., according to a release from the Bangor Police Department.
The driver told police that a man appeared suddenly in the roadway, and seemed to be chasing a dog. Green died at the scene a short time later.
Bangor police detectives and evidence response technicians are reconstructing the accident. This case remains under investigation, according to the release. The driver of the SUV has been fully cooperative with police, officials said.
“This tragedy is a heartbreaking loss for the community,” said Paul Drinan, Active Transportation Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “Every life lost on our roads leaves a profound impact on family, friends, and neighbors. The BCM remains committed to Vision Zero, working toward a future where no one has to experience this kind of loss.”
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The Bicycle Coalition of Maine works to make Maine a better and safer place to bike and walk. Founded in 1992, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine has grown into the leading bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group in the state. The Coalition believes all Mainers should have access to bikes and bike education, and we envision a future where Maine’s roads, public ways, and trails are safe and accessible, resulting in cleaner travel options, improved health, and stronger economic benefits for Maine communities.