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Motorist, Girl Killed In Mass. Car Crash On I-495

State Police say a motorist and a young passenger were killed when their car crashed at the Chelmsford rest area on Route 495.

Police say the driver and the girl died at the scene shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday. Their identities were not disclosed until family members are notified.

Their car was southbound on Route 495 in Chelmsford when it veered to the right, crossed a raised island that separates the highway from the entrance to the Chelmsford rest area, continued through the grass and hit a metal guardrail.

Police say it's not yet known why the car veered.

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