Maximilien Harper Obituary, Death – A teenager has died following a collision with a dump truck in Westport. Police responded to a serious accident report at 86 Old Hill Road around 3:19 p.m. on the day of the crash. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Maximilien Harper from Westport, was declared dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Harper was riding a dirt bike southbound on Old Hill Road when the incident occurred. At the same time, a fully loaded dump truck was traveling northbound. The two vehicles collided as they navigated a sharp turn near Partrick Road.
To avoid the crash, the dump truck driver attempted to steer off the road but ended up hitting several trees, causing the truck to overturn and spill its load. The truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation by the police.