Man charged with OUI after head-on collision in Wilmington
Wilmington firefighters had to resort to using the jaws of life to extract two individuals from the wreckage of a serious crash, and now one of those drivers is facing charges.
A 33-year-old Lowell man is charged with operating under the influence of liquor, causing serious bodily injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, open container violation, and failure to use headlights. He sustained critical injuries in the crash, according to authorities.
Wilmington Police say a 2018 Audi A3 driven by the Lowell man slammed into a 2019 GMC Yukon driven by a 44-year-old Woburn woman shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night on Main Street near the Woburn line. The Woburn woman has serious injuries.
Both driver were transported to Lahey Clinic for their injuries.
The driver of the Audi will appear in Woburn District Court at a later date.
Main Street was closed to traffic for an extended period of time before reopening at approximately 8:18 p.m.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
MVA Rt 38 @ Woburn line. The jaws of life were used for both to be extricated. Area closed at this time for accident recon. #wilmingtonfire
Posted by Wilmington, MA Fire Department on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.
Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
