HOLLIS, ME — The Hollis community in York County is in deep mourning following the heartbreaking death of 34-year-old Amber Bowie, who lost her life in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:01 p.m. along Bar Mills Road. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, Bowie was driving a 2027 Kia Telluride westbound when her SUV veered off the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation. The vehicle entered a ditch, rolled over, and struck a tree.
Bowie suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Her sudden passing has left family, friends, loved ones and members of the Hollis community grieving a loss that came without warning. What began as an ordinary afternoon ended in heartbreaking circumstances, leaving behind memories that those who knew Amber will now hold especially close.
At just 34 years old, Amber had so much life still ahead of her — more moments to share, more experiences to embrace and more chapters waiting to unfold. Her death is a painful reminder of how quickly an ordinary day can change and how fragile life can be.
For those closest to Amber, her story is not defined by the crash that claimed her life. She will be remembered through the people she loved, the moments they shared and the lasting impression she made on those around her.
As Maine State Police continue investigating what caused the SUV to leave the roadway, Amber’s family and loved ones are left to grieve and to find comfort in the memories she leaves behind.
Though her life ended far too soon, Amber Bowie’s memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
May Amber Bowie rest peacefully, and may her family, friends and loved ones find strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.
