Heather Corey Death – A tragic incident occurred in Palmyra over the weekend, resulting in the death of a woman. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a minivan on Route 2 near the Palmyra Walmart at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Saturday. The pedestrian, identified as Heather Corey, a 45-year-old resident of Palmyra, was crossing Route 2 from the Walmart parking lot towards the Dollar General when she was hit by a Dodge Grand Caravan driven by an 80-year-old Palmyra man.
Sadly, Corey was pronounced dead at Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Fortunately, the driver of the minivan did not sustain any injuries. The authorities have determined that neither speed nor alcohol played a role in the accident. The incident is currently being investigated.