Teenager arrested on OUI charge following Westford crash

April 7, 2026
- By Alex Svenson

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WESTFORD CENTER — A 16-year-old was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, among other charges, following a crash on Lowell Road on Saturday night.

According to the Westford Police Department, the teenager crashed into a wall at 18 Lowell Road shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday. Police said the crash occurred after the teenager failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Lowell Road and Providence Road and that officers determined that the vehicle was speeding at the time of the crash.

While the teenager was injured, police said they were not transported to the hospital.

However, following the crash, the teenager was arrested on an OUI charge, as well as several other charges, including possessing alcohol under the age of 21, using fake identification to purchase alcohol, driving over the speed limit, failing to stop at a stop sign, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violations.

Police said the teenager was then taken into custody and released to their parents immediately after the booking process was completed. Their arraignment was scheduled to be held on Monday in Lowell Juvenile Court.

The crash remains under investigation by police.

Alex Svenson

Alex Svenson joined WestfordCAT as a multimedia journalist in July 2025. He is responsible for researching, writing and producing news stories for WestfordCAT's website and newspaper, as well as creating video content for WestfordCAT's news show and social media platforms, expanding coverage of town meetings, community events, local businesses and the stories that make Westford unique. Alex began his professional journalism career as a part-time reporter for WestfordCAT in 2022. He has since worked for NBC 10 Boston, Boston.com and WCVB NewsCenter 5 Boston, before rejoining WestfordCAT in 2025. Alex also has experience working in local government at the Boston City Hall and Massachusetts State House. Originally from Arlington Massachusetts, Alex graduated from Suffolk University in 2022, where he wrote for The Suffolk Journal and was a student reporter for NECN's 'Suffolk in the City'. When he’s not in the newsroom, Alex enjoys traveling, watching sports, playing soccer, running, hiking, fishing, playing guitar, listening to music and going to the movies.