Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash On Mass. Pike In Newton

NEWTON (CBS) – A man drove on the wrong side of the Mass. Pike for three miles before crashing in Newton Monday afternoon.

State Police say the 80-year-old Westwood man was traveling westbound on the eastbound side of the Pike and crashed into a barrier near Exit 17.

He was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and may be charged.

Police say he also caused a three car crash. No one was injured in the second collision.

The incident is under investigation.