Massachusetts State Police release name of 26-year-old killed in Plymouth wrong-way highway crash

The name has been released of a Massachusetts man who died after a highway crash overnight.

According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police Media Relations, shortly before midnight on Friday, State Police received reports of a wrong way driver on Route 3 south in Plymouth. A Trooper on patrol advised his Command of a two-car crash at mile marker 9.2 that appeared to be related. All southbound lanes closed in the aftermath of the crash.

MassDOT officials and State Police members assigned to the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the Crime Scene Services Section responded to the scene.

The operator and sole occupant of the wrong way vehicle sustained serious injuries. Officials transported them to a Plymouth hospital where they were pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as Adam Plaice, 26, of Brewster.

The second car was operated by a woman in her late 20s who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a local hospital.

MSP offered their condolences to their family and loved ones. 

Plymouth Police provided invaluable assistance in closing Route 3 and diverting traffic until the road reopened at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

The matter remains under investigation by the State Police.