CHELMSFORD — Chief Colin Spence reports that the Chelmsford Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash Saturday that resulted in an individual being summonsed.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, at about 10:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection at Stedman Street and Waverly Avenue for reports of a motor vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, officers observed a gray Chevrolet Traverse and a gray Lincoln MKZ that appeared to have been in a collision. Both vehicles were significantly damaged.
The two passengers of the Lincoln MKZ were able to exit the vehicle on their own. The two passengers of the Chevrolet Traverse had to be freed from the vehicle by the Chelmsford Fire Department.
Responding officers provided medical attention on site while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive. All four people involved in the crash were transported to area hospitals for treatment of injuries.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the Lincoln MKZ had been allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed when it crossed over the double yellow lines and crashed into the Chevrolet Traverse head-on.
Through further investigation, it was determined that the passengers of the Lincoln MKZ were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. It was also determined that the driver of the Lincoln MKZ was operating under the influence.
The driver of the gray Lincoln MKZ, a 35-YEAR-OLD MAN of LOWELL is being summonsed to Lowell District Court and charged with:
- OUI-Liquor (Resulting in Serious Injury and Negligent Operation) (Three Counts)
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Speed Greater than Reasonable
- Marked Lane Violation
- Failure to Inspect Motor Vehicle
- Failure to Wear Seatbelt
The crash remains under investigation by the Chelmsford Police Crash Reconstruction Team and the Bureau of Investigative Services.
“I would like to commend the diligent investigative efforts by Sergeant Fernald, Sergeant Brady, Officer Lucas and Detective Meehan,” said Chief Spence. “These investigators dedicated many hours into conducting a thorough investigation, which allowed for those responsible for the crash to be held accountable.”
Chelmsford Police urges anyone with further information about this incident to contact Sergeant Shawn Brady at (978) 256-2521 ext. 275.
These are allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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