Brunswick Police Identify 22-Year-Old Killed After Van Goes Off Rt. 196 Onramp Bridge

Overview

• Brunswick police identified the driver as Brandon MacFarland, 22, of Sebago.
• Officials say his van veered out of its lane on the Rt. 196 onramp toward Rt. 1 northbound.
• The vehicle went up an icy embankment and over the bridge barrier, and MacFarland died at the scene.
• Police, fire/EMS and Maine DOT responded, and the Rt. 1 onramp was closed for several hours during the investigation.
• The crash occurred Wednesday evening, and Brunswick police say the case remains under active investigation.