Urgent Appeal: Chelmsford Police Seek Public's Help After Horrific Crash Leaves Man Critically Injured

Chelmsford, MA – Authorities are making an urgent plea to the public for assistance as they investigate a severe car crash that left a Chelsea man with life-threatening injuries over the weekend. The Chelmsford Police Department, in conjunction with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, is actively seeking witnesses or anyone with crucial dashcam footage that could shed light on the tragic incident.

The harrowing accident occurred on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m.

Emergency services were called to Vinal Square, a bustling intersection near Worthen Street and Mill Road, where a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta had collided with a telephone pole. The force of the impact was significant, underscoring the severity of the situation.

Inside the ill-fated vehicle were two occupants.

A 37-year-old man from Chelsea, who was a passenger, sustained grave, life-threatening injuries. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition as medical professionals fight to save his life. The driver, a 35-year-old Chelmsford man, also suffered injuries, though they were thankfully minor, and he has since been released from the hospital.

The specifics surrounding how the Volkswagen Jetta veered off course and struck the pole are still under intense investigation.

Detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the crash, considering all possible factors. The joint investigation by Chelmsford Police and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office indicates the serious nature of the inquiry.

In a direct appeal to the community, Chelmsford Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who traveled through Vinal Square around the time of the incident and possesses dashcam video, to come forward.

Even seemingly minor details could prove instrumental in understanding what transpired. The information provided by the public could be the key to providing answers and potentially aiding the ongoing investigation.

Individuals with any information are strongly encouraged to contact Sergeant Stephen Roark of the Chelmsford Police Department directly at 978-256-2521.

Your assistance could make a profound difference in this critical and ongoing case.