Report ID: 2026-05-21
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Passenger vehicle (wrong-way driver, traveling southbound)
Traffic Unit 2: Multiple passenger vehicles (northbound)
Occupants: Unknown
Injuries/Fatalities: One person transported to hospital; expected to survive
Vehicle Damage: Multiple vehicles struck
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Wrong-way driver crossed median, careened across three northbound lanes, striking multiple vehicles
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: N/A
Narrative
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, a wrong-way driver was captured on dashcam video traveling southbound on Route 3 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, before crossing the median and veering across three lanes of northbound traffic. The vehicle struck several cars during the collision sequence on the divided highway.
One person was transported to a hospital as a result of the crash but is expected to recover. The number of additional occupants involved and the full extent of vehicle damage have not been confirmed.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident. Full details are developing.
Wrong-way crashes can result in devastating, life-altering injuries, and victims may have legal rights they are not aware of. If you or someone you love was hurt in a wrong-way collision on Route 3 or any Massachusetts highway, it is important to secure documentation as soon as possible. You can get your free crash report here to help protect your rights and support any potential legal claim.
