Bicycle Coalition of Maine
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Camden Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Crosswalk Collision: BCM Calls for Urgent Street Safety Improvements
(Camden, ME) May 28, 2025 – A 76-year-old Camden resident, Amy Faunce, was seriously injured Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at the intersection of Washington and Mechanic Streets in downtown Camden. According to reports, the driver, a 78-year-old Rockland resident, was turning and did not see Faunce in the marked crosswalk. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries to her foot and leg.
This incident is a painful reminder that even in well-traveled, clearly marked crosswalks, pedestrians remain vulnerable to serious harm. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) extends its support and well wishes to Ms. Faunce and her family, and calls on local officials in Camden and across the state to treat pedestrian safety with the urgency it deserves.
“We are entering a time of year when walking and biking increase dramatically across Maine,” said Andrew Zarro, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “From spring into fall, our streets are filled with children walking to school, seniors shopping downtown, commuters on bikes, and visitors exploring on foot. This increased activity brings energy to our communities, but it also highlights the gaps in our infrastructure and the need for streets designed for all users.”
BCM’s mission is to make Maine a better and safer place to bike and walk. With decades of experience in advocating for infrastructure improvements, policy changes, public education, and traffic enforcement, the organization plays a critical role in pushing for streets that prioritize people, not just cars.
BCM is calling on Camden and other Maine communities to accelerate investments in safer street design, including enhanced crosswalk visibility, traffic calming strategies, intersection redesigns, and better driver education. As communities grow and street use becomes more multimodal, it is essential that our infrastructure evolves accordingly.
“Every pedestrian injury or death is preventable,” added Zarro. “Our advocacy work is rooted in the belief that no one should be at risk simply crossing the street in their own neighborhood. Now is the time for towns like Camden to show leadership and ensure the safety of all who live, work, and visit here.”
BCM remains committed to supporting communities across Maine in adopting Vision Zero strategies, which aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries through smarter design, equitable policy, and public accountability.
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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.