(Lyman, Maine) September 22, 2025 — On Sunday afternoon, twenty-eight-year-old Dominic Small of Lyman was struck and killed by a car while walking on Alfred Road. According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred near 2277 Alfred Road. The vehicle, a red 2017 Ford Focus, was driven by a thirty-seven-year-old resident of Old Orchard Beach. Dominic Small was transported toward Maine Medical Center but tragically died from his injuries before arrival. The crash is currently under investigation and is being reconstructed by Kennebunk Police.
This loss is heartbreaking and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Small’s family, friends, and the Lyman community. His death is not an isolated event. It is part of a growing crisis on Maine’s roads that continues to take the lives of people walking and biking.
So far in 2025, there have been 171 pedestrian crashes, with 16 resulting in death. During that same period, there have been 158 crashes involving people on bicycles, including 2 fatalities. These numbers tell a story of increasing danger and a lack of adequate investment in safety for people walking and biking.
“This was a preventable tragedy,” said Andrew Zarro, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “We are seeing people killed or seriously injured on our roads every single week. Maine communities must act with urgency. The time for studies and half-measures is over. We need safer road design, better enforcement, and a commitment to Vision Zero now.”
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is urging the State of Maine and all municipalities to invest in street design that puts safety first. That means slowing vehicle speeds, improving visibility, adding safe crossings, and ensuring every road user is accounted for. It also means closing the gaps in how Maine tracks, investigates, and responds to crashes. Without accurate crash data, communities cannot make informed decisions about where safety interventions are most needed.
Every person in Maine should be able to walk, bike, or roll without fearing for their life. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine remains committed to working alongside local leaders, agencies, and residents to make that vision a reality.
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine remains committed to working with communities across the state to make streets safer for everyone.
For more information or to support BCM’s work, visit www.bikemaine.org.
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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.