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Woman with Kids Smashes into Workers, Sending Them Over Bridge to Death
Woman in Maine crashes minivan into state workers, killing two while children are in vehicle.
In brief
Woman in Maine crashes minivan into state workers, killing two while children are in vehicle. Samantha Tupper, 34, faces manslaughter charges after crashing her minivan into two Maine State Police workers in Waterville, Maine, on January 13, 2026, sending them over a bridge to their deaths. Originally reported by Law…
Woman in Maine accused
Samantha Tupper, 34, faces two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of 60-year-old James Brown and 51-year-old Dwayne Campbell.
Crash details
On January 13 at about 9:30 a.m., Tupper was driving a gray Kia minivan on I-95 in Waterville, Maine, with two young children in her vehicle.
Work zone incident
Authorities say Tupper failed to stop at the posted stop sign and attempted to enter the passing lane of the interstate.
Collision impact
A tractor-trailer struck her vehicle, pushing it into the work zone and hitting three transportation workers.
Workers' fate
The impact propelled two workers over the bridge and onto Kennedy Memorial Drive below, killing James Brown and Dwayne Campbell.
Injuries and arrests
Tupper was arrested and booked into Kennebec County Jail; she posted bail after a judge lowered it to $6,500.
Children's status
The children in Tupper's vehicle were uninjured, though authorities did not note whether they were her children.
Tractor-trailer driver
The tractor-trailer driver was not injured in the crash.
Current status
It is unclear when Tupper is due to return to court for her trial.
Additional charges
Tupper also faces two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault.
Medical status
Tupper was brought to a medical center with non-life-threatening injuries.
What matters most
Samantha Tupper, 34, faces manslaughter charges after crashing her minivan into two Maine State Police workers in Waterville, Maine, on January 13, 2026, sending them over a bridge to their deaths.
