case_number,datetime,date,time,address,street1,street2,intersection,speed_limit,hit_run,violation_cited,narrative,keywords,dcc,dcc_code,report_url,image_url,geocoded_address,latitude,longitude,manual_geocode,retrieved
1900000014,2019-01-03T16:57,2019-01-03,16:57,FOSTER ST & WALNUT ST,FOSTER ST,WALNUT ST,1,25,0,1,"MV1 (MA Reg: 51JD62, 2007 green Toyota Pruis) operated by Marcia Gittes (DOB 11/29/1948) was traveling Southbound on Walnut St when it collided with a pedestrian in the crosswalk at Walnut St/Foster St. MV1 collided with a man, later identified as Jerome Shectman (DOB 10/7/1964). He had an injury to the back of his head, right hand, left shoulder and lower spine and was transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Witness, Patrick Clare-O'Brien saw the crash take place. He stated that the pedestrian, Jerome was crossing in the crosswalk traveling Westbound towards Foster St, successfully passed through the lane where vehicles were traveling Northbound on Walnut St and was then hit by the Toyota Prudish in the lane going Southbound. Jerome was already halfway through the crosswalk at this point. It was dark, but there was a streetlight directly over this crosswalk on Walnut St creating a semi-lit area for visibility. Mrs. Gittes stated that she didn't see him because he was wearing dark clothing and it was dark outside. She saw him when it was too late. There was no damage to her vehicle. Mrs. Gittes was given a monetary citation (T0646789) for 89/11 Crosswalk Violation. pictures were taken at the scene and the photo SD card was sent to IT. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I was asked to follow up with the injured pedestrian involved in this accident, Jerome Schectman (S77606276). Schectman stated he was attempting to cross Walnut Street east to west towards Foster Street. Schectman stated he entered the crosswalk after observing no cars traveling towards him in the Northbound lane of Walnut Street. Schectman stated he began walking across the street and stopped in the middle of Walnut Street after observing 2 vehicles traveling towards him in the Southbound lane. Schectman stated as the first vehicle went by, he stared at it as it traveled past him and down the street. Schectman stated as he looked back at the second car it was traveling right at him and he was unable to get out of the way. Schectman stated the vehicle hit him on his right side. Schectman listed his injuries as follows: fractured vertebrae, laceration to the back of his head, neck pain, and left shoulder/arm pain.","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Crosswalk"", ""Hospital"", ""Ped"", ""Pictures"", ""Walk""]","[""Other improper action""]","[""97""]",/static/reports/1900000014.pdf,/static/images/1900000014.png,"Foster St & Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460, USA",42.352907,-71.207853,0,2020-10-06T16:44:15.043994
1900000937,2019-09-13T16:19,2019-09-13,16:19,808 BEACON ST,WEST 808 BEACON ST,,0,30,0,0,"On Friday, September 13, 2019 at approximately 16:19 hours, while assigned to N496, I responded to 162 Warren St. for a report that two boys were hit by a car earlier in the day. Once on scene I spoke with Wes Moore and Luca Toro (both attend Oak Hill Middle School), as well as their mothers Jamie Moore and Alyssa Toro. Wes and Luca explained that at about 15:15 hours, they were crossing at the crosswalk adjacent to the Bank of America in Newton Centre (808 Beacon Street), heading towards the Newton Centre municipal parking lot. The boys stated that as they crossed a large van, which was traveling westbound on Beacon Street in the left turn lane, stopped to let them cross. Wes and Luca stated that they did not realize that there was another westbound travel lane, and after passing the truck they were both hit by an unknown sedan. Wes and Luca stated that the driver, who they described as an approximately 50 year old white female, got out of her car and started yelling at them to be careful. Wes and Luca stated that the unknown female operator checked to see if they were hurt and then left the area heading westbound on Beacon Street. Wes and Luca stated that they both fell to the ground as a result of being hit by the unknown motor vehicle, but only sustained minor injuries. I offered to have an ambulance respond to evaluate Wes and Luca, however, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Toro declined. I advised the boys and their mothers that I would be documenting this incident with a crash report, and that I would head to the area to see if Bank of America had and cameras facing the crosswalk, so that we could hopefully identify the operator of the unknown motor vehicle. I then responded to the Bank of America, however, the bank was closed for the day. Supplement by Officer Ferguson: On Monday 09/16/2019 at approximately 0900 hours I responded to the Bank of America and spoke with the employees who stated they do not have any cameras that record the street or sidewalk areas. The camera they have only records the front door and lobby area.","[""Crash"", ""Crosswalk"", ""Ems"", ""School""]","[""Other improper action""]",[97],/static/reports/1900000937.pdf,/static/images/1900000937.png,"808 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459, USA",42.330038,-71.1938425,0,2020-10-07T12:32:36.160018
2000000429,2020-08-06T10:13,2020-08-06,10:13,457 WALNUT ST,SOUTH 457 WALNUT ST,,0,25,0,0,"City of Newton DPW employee Matthew Dagostino stated that on 08/06/2020 at 10:13 hours he was driving a 2007 International 7400 dump truck south bound on Walnut St in the area of number 457. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Dagostino stated that the truck was equipped with a sander and it's gross weight was appropriately 26,000 lbs. Dagostino stated that his speed was approximately 25 MPH as he drove past 457 Walnut St. Dagostino stated that a vehicle that was travailing south bound in front of his truck MA reg 491DH5 a 2019 Subaru Impreza stopped short . Dagostino stated that the Subaru stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street. Dagostino stated that when the Subaru stopped abruptly it caught him off guard because there was no marked crosswalk in the area. Dagostino stated when the Subaru stopped short he applied the breaks to his truck and had to turn to the left in an attempt to avoid a crash. Dagostino stated that his truck's front passenger side bumper made contact with the Subaru's rear driver's side bumper and tail light. Dagostino's truck had small scrapes to the front passenger side bumper. Nether operator stated that they were injured and the vehicles were not towed.Lev's vehicle had damage to the rear driver's side bumper and tail light . I took photo's of both vehicle and this disk was tuned over to the NPD's It bureau for downloading. Operator of vehicle two Naomi Lev stated that she was driving south bound on Walnut St when she said she was attempting to turn left into Berwick Rd and stopped to let a pedestrian across over Walnut St . It should be noted that Berwick Rd is approximately 1/2 of a mile south of where the crash occurred. Lev stated that she did stop her vehicle to let a pedestrian across just prior to the crash.","[""Crash"", ""Crosswalk"", ""Ped"", ""Pictures"", ""Speed""]","[""Other improper action""]",[97],/static/reports/2000000429.pdf,/static/images/2000000429.png,"457 Walnut St, Newtonville, MA 02460, USA",42.3449976,-71.2077738,0,2020-10-06T16:48:52.141065
2100000997,2021-11-29T17:33,2021-11-29,17:33,BEACON ST & NEWBURY ST,BEACON ST,NEWBURY ST,1,30,0,1,"On Monday, November 29, 2021 at approximately 1733hrs, MV1 was travelling Eastbound on Beacon St. when he had struck a pedestrian (James Bird) and his dog, who had been crossing Beacon St. Operator of MV1 stated he did not see the pedestrian crossing the street and had stopped when he noticed Mr. Bird and his dog roll off the front driver side, hood of the vehicle. Bird stated that when he was crossing Beacon St. in the crosswalk with his dog he had been struck by a vehicle. I asked if he would like to be evaluated by paramedics, which he replied, ""yes."" Mr. Bird informed me that he was sore and had lost consciousness when he had been struck. Fallon Paramedics arrived on scene to evaluate Mr. Bird and decided to transport him to Newton Wellesley Hospital for further evaluation. The operator of MV1 has a license restriction requiring him to wear corrective lenses (Restriction B). I asked the operator of MV1 if he had been wearing his glasses like his license said, which he replied, ""no."" A witness, Stephanie Meyer, who had been driving behind MV1 stated that MV1 had pulled out of Hancock Ave onto Beacon St., cutting her off and causing her to slam on her breaks. As she traveled behind him heading Eastbound she witnessed him drive all over the road, crossing the yellow solid line and stated that when she saw the vehicle stop she noticed Bird and his dog laying in the middle of the road on the crosswalk. The vehicle of MV1 was towed by Tody's Towing, due to no one being able to pick up his vehicle. The operator of MV1 was issued in hand Citation #T2014398 and was informed that he was going to summonsed into court for the following violations: MGL Chapter 89/11 (Failure to yield for a pedestrian on the crosswalk) MGL Chapter 90/10 (Unlicensed Operation (License Restrictions B. for not wearing corrective lenses)) The operator of MV1 was informed that an Immediate Threat was going to be processed with the Registry of Motor Vehicles and that his licensed was to be suspended. The operator of MV1 stated to me that he understood that he was no longer allowed to drive. Photographs of the scene and the vehicle and have been sent to the IT Bureau to be attached to this report. It should be noted that Newbury St. and Beacon St. are public ways within the City of Newton. An incident report (#21049761) was also generated in regards to the incident. An Immediate Threat Form was filled and faxed over to the Registry Motor Vehicle in regards to the incident.","[""Citation"", ""Crosswalk"", ""Hospital"", ""Ped"", ""Pictures""]","[""Other improper action""]",[97],/static/reports/2100000997.pdf,/static/images/2100000997.png,"Beacon St & Newbury St, Newton, MA 02459, USA",42.3306082,-71.2034436,0,2021-12-13T16:27:11.206163
22000571,2022-06-26T09:46,2022-06-26,09:46,459 AUBURN ST,NORTH 459 AUBURN ST,,0,25,1,0,"-Ped#1 was crossing Auburn Street southbound when she was struck by MV#1. MV#1 left the scene of the collision and did not leave any contact information. -Ped#1 stated she was crossing Auburn Street, after signaling the crosswalk. She stated she was in the crosswalk when MV#1 kept driving. Ped#1 stated she jumped back wards to avoid being struck,however, she clipped on the left ankle. She identified the driver as an old man. -I next spoke to Wit#1 and her statements regarding the collision coincided with Ped#1 Wit one went on to describe MV#1 as a dark gray Prius; that it pulled into the MBTA parking lot after PED#1 went to get her residency manager; and lastly she observed MV#1 leave the scene of the collision. Wit#1 stated she did not get the registration for MV#1. -Ped#1 was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for a minor injury to her left foot where she was struck by MV#1 while jumping out of the way. There was no cameras nor other witnesses found at this time.","[""Crosswalk"", ""Hospital""]","[""Other improper action""]",[97],/static/reports/22000571.pdf,/static/images/22000571.png,"459 Auburn St, Auburndale, MA 02466, USA",42.3457448,-71.252178,0,2022-07-26T04:27:58.155966