The small community of eastern Maine is reeling in heartbreak following an unthinkable tragedy that has forever changed the lives of the Foster and Egold families. On the afternoon of July 11, 2025, a quiet walk to the neighborhood store became a moment of devastation when a hit-and-run driver struck Mollie Katrina Egold and her twin 3-year-old boys, Bradley and Noah. The young family had barely left their home when their lives were upended.
Mollie, 27, was pushing her sons in a stroller-cart along the sidewalk when a vehicle veered off the road and hit them at high speed before fleeing the scene. First responders arrived within minutes. Tragically, Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene. His twin brother, Noah, was critically injured and rushed by emergency helicopter to the pediatric ICU in Portland, where he was placed on life support.
Noah fought bravely for nearly two days, but the extent of his injuries proved too great. On the morning of July 13, doctors confirmed that Noah had suffered irreversible brain damage. He has been declared brain dead but will undergo further neurological testing on Monday and Tuesday before the legal process to remove him from life support can proceed.
Mollie herself was transported to the ICU in Bangor with multiple traumatic injuries, including several broken bones. She has already undergone two surgeries and remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Due to her condition, she has not yet been fully informed of the extent of the loss, and funeral services for her beloved sons have been postponed until she is well enough to participate.
Her mother, Martha Foster Collins, a lifelong resident of the area and a deeply involved member of the local church and school communities, has remained by her daughter’s side throughout the ordeal. Known for her kindness and volunteer work, Martha is now navigating a level of grief no parent or grandparent should ever have to endure.
In the wake of this tragedy, the community has rallied to support the family emotionally and spiritually, but the financial burden they now face is overwhelming. Hospital bills, transportation between cities, funeral expenses, and long-term recovery care for Mollie are piling up. With Martha acting as caretaker, advocate, and next of kin, the family is in desperate need of financial assistance to help carry them through the coming weeks and months.
A verified GoFundMe page has been launched to support the Foster-Egold family in this time of unimaginable sorrow. All donations will go directly toward covering Noah and Bradley’s funeral costs, Mollie’s ongoing medical expenses, and recovery-related needs, including rehabilitation, housing accommodations, and transportation.
“There are no words for the pain we’re enduring,” said Martha in a brief statement shared through a family friend. “Bradley and Noah were light and laughter. Mollie is fighting with everything she has. We thank every single person who has reached out, prayed, or given support. We feel your love.”
The hit-and-run driver responsible for this tragedy was later apprehended by local authorities after a multi-agency search and is currently in custody. Charges are expected to include vehicular manslaughter and felony leaving the scene of an accident. While the legal process will unfold in due course, the family’s focus remains on healing and honoring the lives of two precious boys taken far too soon.
Bradley and Noah were known as inseparable—bright, silly, adventurous toddlers who adored animals, puzzles, and cuddling with their mother. Their bond was one that even this tragedy cannot break. Their absence is deeply felt not only by their family but by the entire community who had watched them grow side by side with joy in their hearts.
Plans for a joint memorial service are underway and will be announced once Mollie is stable enough to attend. The family has requested privacy during this time but welcomes the support and prayers of anyone moved by their story.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
If you would like to support the Foster-Egold family, donations can be made through their GoFundMe (link available via family social media and local community pages). Gift cards for gas, meals, or general support can also be coordinated through the local community center or First Grace Church, where Martha has long volunteered.As we hold Mollie, Martha, and the memory of Bradley and Noah in our hearts, may we be reminded of the fragility of life and the incredible strength of a family fighting to heal through unfathomable grief.
Rest in peace, sweet Bradley and Noah. Your light will never fade.
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