Overview

• Jacob Brown, 34, was pronounced dead Saturday after his Jeep veered off I-295 at Mile Marker 13 in Cumberland, crashed into the woods, and became engulfed in flames.
• Maine State Police said multiple 911 callers reported erratic driving before troopers initiated a stop near Mile Marker 16, at which point Brown allegedly sped away.
• Troopers said Brown was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected a short distance from the vehicle, and received life-saving efforts at the scene before he died.
• Police say speed and alcohol were likely contributing factors, and the crash remains under investigation with final findings pending.
• Scarborough Public Schools canceled regular classes Monday and offered counseling, with district leaders highlighting Brown’s roles since 2014 as teacher, coach, and assistant principal.