What began as a quiet summer walk turned into a heartbreaking tragedy in Albion, Maine. On the evening of July 11, 2025, Mollie Egold and her twin toddlers, Bradley and Noah, were struck from behind by a vehicle while walking along Hussey Road. According to state police, the driver, 44-year-old Benjamin Lancaster, fled the scene but was later arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter and aggravated OUI.
Bradley sadly passed away at the scene, and Noah, who was critically injured, was airlifted to Maine Medical Center. Despite life-saving efforts, he was declared brain dead and removed from life support days later. Mollie, who also suffered serious injuries, remains in the ICU recovering after multiple surgeries. A GoFundMe organized by a family friend is helping raise funds for funeral costs and ongoing medical care.
Community members and witnesses expressed shock and sorrow, describing the stretch of road as open and visible. Local residents have rallied around the family, offering emotional and financial support. Mollie had just started working at a neighborhood store, and coworkers described her as a devoted mother. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with footage from that time to come forward.
This marks the second devastating loss for Mollie, who also lost a young son in 2017 in a separate accident. As the Egold family grieves, their community has come together with deep compassion, offering prayers, donations, and calls for greater road safety. A local church fundraiser is being planned to support the family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.