PORTLAND — Police on Wednesday identified Robert Belanger as the man killed early on March 10 after being struck on Congress Street by a city-owned dump truck.

City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said Belanger was hit at 2282 Congress St.. where it intersects Bluberry Road. The accident occurred around 3:45 a.m. Belanger was a Portland resident, his address was not released.

Grondin said the truck, carrying a load of snow, was driven by Donald Penney, 49, of South Portland. The city has a site for dumping plowed snow nearby.

Anyone who may have seen the accident is asked to call 874-8532 or 874-8575. Anonymous tips can also be made at portland-police.com by clicking “Submit an Anonymous Crime Tip,” or by text at 274637 using the keyword GOTCHA.


Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.