FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Media Contact: Andrew Zarro
P: 207-623-4511
E: press@bikemaine.org
Pedestrian Killed in Waterville Crash: Urgent Call for Safety Reforms
(Waterville, ME) November 13, 2025 – A 74‑year‑old woman, Kathleen Corridan of Waterville, died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing the intersection of Kennedy Memorial Drive and Brigham Street. According to the Waterville Police Department, the collision occurred around 4:38 PM.
The driver of the pickup truck, a 60‑year‑old man from Norridgewock, was not injured and, as of the report, was not facing charges while the investigation continues.
The tragic loss of Kathleen Corridan underscores the urgency of the safety crisis for pedestrians in Maine. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Corridan’s family and friends, as well as the Waterville community, and urges immediate action by all cities and towns.
“This should never happen to someone simply crossing the street,” said Andrew Zarro, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “If we accept these fatalities as inevitable, we abandon our neighbors and communities. We must adopt safer street designs, better lighting, enforced speed limits, and data‑driven planning immediately.”
The Coalition is calling on municipal and state leaders to expedite safety measures statewide, including improved pedestrian infrastructure, visibility enhancements, and transparency in crash data collection.
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.