A midday drive on Littleton Road in Chelmsford turned tragic Tuesday when a car left the roadway and crashed into a tree, killing the driver and briefly shutting down the busy stretch.
The single-vehicle crash happened around 12:30 p.m., and first responders rushed the driver to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to NBC Boston. Police have not yet released the driver's identity.
Littleton Road was closed for a period while emergency crews worked the scene, cleared debris, and investigators began sorting out what led the car to veer off the road and into the tree. The collision involved no other vehicles.
How to contact police and records
For residents trying to share information or access records, the Chelmsford Police Department lists its station at 2 Olde North Road, with a main phone line of (978) 256-2521. The department's public records page outlines how to submit statements and file records requests.
Anyone who may have seen the crash or captured it on home security cameras, dashcams, or cellphones can use those contact options to reach investigators. Town officials have not released any further identifying information about the driver.
Investigation underway
Chelmsford police said they are investigating the crash alongside Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office, according to NBC Boston. So far, investigators have not publicly indicated what might have caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Authorities have asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam or cellphone video from the area around the time of the crash to contact the department's tip line. Officials said they plan to release more information as the inquiry continues, including the victim's name and any findings on what led up to the deadly impact.
