On Sunday, August 14, 2022 at approximately 9:30 am, the Fire Marshal’s office was contacted and responded to a residential explosion/fire at a residence located at 160 Fifield Road in Stonington. Emergency responders received the initial call at approximately 8:52am reporting an explosion at the residence. Investigators from the Fire Marshal’s office began processing the scene in afternoon and have located the remains of one person. The remains have been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta.
It is believed that the remains are of 71-year-old David Crutcher who lived alone at the residence.
The cause of the explosion/fire is still under investigation.
Investigators spent the afternoon at the scene and are returning today to continue their work.
Shannon Moss
Public Information Officer