Report ID: May 21, 2026
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Passenger vehicle (wrong-way driver)
Traffic Unit 2: Multiple passenger vehicles
Occupants: Unknown
Injuries/Fatalities: One person transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Vehicle Damage: Unknown
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Head-on; wrong-way driver crossed median and struck multiple vehicles
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: N/A
Narrative
On Wednesday, May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m. during the afternoon rush hour, a wrong-way crash occurred on Route 3 North in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. According to Massachusetts State Police, a driver crossed the median while traveling south in the northbound lanes and struck several vehicles head-on. The incident was captured on dashcam video.
One person was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The number of vehicles involved and total occupant count have not been officially confirmed.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Full details are developing.
If you or a loved one were involved in this wrong-way collision on Route 3, understanding your legal options starts with having the official documentation in hand. A certified crash report can be a critical first step in any insurance or injury claim. Victims and their families can get their free crash report quickly and easily online.
This report contains details provided by CBS News Boston and is NOT an official crash report.
