Ordinary Maine

In March of 2006 I traveled to Millinocket for a gathering of friends who are all part of the AsMaineGoes.com community. I knew this would be a great opportunity for me to get out on the Golden Road in the early morning to get some pictures of Mt. Katahdin. On my way up the Golden Road south of Abol Bridge is where I crossed path's with one of the Pelletier trucks overturned on the side of the road.

I really never thought much about sharing the pictures, but given the popularity of the show wanted to share a little of what I knew of the accidents they talk about on the show. From what the gentleman below said the driver of this truck fell asleep and lost control on the soft shoulder. Notice that this part of the Golden Road is paved.

Looking at the pictures of the cab in the above photo it is clear that this driver is lucky to have survived. Notice the log through the window at the drivers seat. From what I understand of the process they run these guys pretty hard this time of year because the spring thaw really softens up the roads. So this time of year they run the trucks as much as possible at night when the temps are cold to prevent tearing up the road.