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
1900000444,2019-05-02T15:26,2019-05-02,15:26,COMMONWEALTH AVE & GRANT AVE,WEST COMMONWEALTH AVE,SOUTH GRANT AVE,1,25,0,0,"Mv#1 was stopped at the center intersection red light on Grant Ave S/B at Commonwealth Ave. (intersection has two lights, other light prior to carriage rd). Mv#2 was travelling on Grant Ave S/B and rear ended #1. #1 operator stated, after the crash, #2 operator told him the brakes failed. #2 operator told him he would back up, pull over and get out of the way so information could be exchanged. At that time, #2 drove away on Commonwealth Ave W/B. Witness stated he observed the crash while he was at the red light from the opposite direction on Grant Ave N/B. Witness observed #2 rear end #1 and observed #2 drive away. Witness observed and wrote down license plate of #2, MA reg 8SVH20. #1 sustained moderate damage to the driver's side rear that did not require a tow. #1 stated he could feel possible knee and side (oblique) pain. Medics arrived for an evaluation. #1 signed a patient refusal. #2 operator (no injury) was later located on Newtonville Ave (incident report #19017194). #2 sustained heavy front end damage with airbag deployment. Mv#2 was towed from 148 Sumner St by Tody's. #2 issued citation for 90/24 leaving the scene of property damage and 90/10 unlicensed operation.","[""Airbag"", ""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Moderate""]","[""Defective equipment"", ""Other improper action""]","[22, 97]",/static/reports/1900000444.pdf,/static/images/1900000444.png,"Commonwealth Avenue & Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459, USA",42.336511,-71.1856504,0,2020-10-06T16:46:32.673277
1900000692,2019-07-06T23:11,2019-07-06,23:11,BRIDGE ST & CALIFORNIA ST,SOUTH BRIDGE ST,WEST CALIFORNIA ST,1,25,0,1,Vehicle 1 was traveling westbound on California St while approaching the intersection of California and Bridge. Vehicle 1 stated he wanted to take a left from California to Bridge St when his brakes failed and ended up crashing onto the sidewalk and fence of 1 Bridge St. and coming to a stop. 1 Bridge St owner was notified of the damage to the fence.,"[""Crash""]","[""Inattention"", ""Defective equipment""]","[19, 22]",/static/reports/1900000692.pdf,/static/images/1900000692.png,"Bridge St & California St, Newton, MA 02458, USA",42.3651423,-71.2043931,0,2020-10-07T12:30:58.661518
1900000766,2019-07-25T16:23,2019-07-25,16:23,444 WATERTOWN ST,16 EAST 444 WATERTOWN ST,,0,30,0,0,"At approximately 1620HRs on Thursday, July, 25, 2019, I was dispatched to 444 Washington St. in reference to a truck vs tree motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, I noted MV1 (MA Vet: 22098) had partially left the roadway and came to rest when it struck a city tree on the sidewalk. Additionally, I noted MV1 struck MV2 (MA Pass: 5CN826), which was parked on the road in front of the tree/aforementioned address. MV1 sustained damage to its front clip and was leaking fluids. MV2 sustained damage to its right rear bumper/quarter panel area. Upon speaking with the operator of MV1, an employee of Tony's Auto Services, he stated that he was test riding the vehicle after they made repairs to its power steering system. He stated that as he traveled eastbound on Watertown St. at approx 30MPH, the vehicle's brakes failed and he guided MV1 towards the tree in an attempt to stop it without injuring anyone. Todys Services took custody of MV1. Newton Fire cleaned up the leaking fluids and the operator of MV1 signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics. Newton Dispatch notified the city to see if they wished to inspect the tree which was still freestanding and appeared to only suffer minor damage. Tony's Auto Services notified the owner of MV1 and I notified the owner of MV2 of the crash. I submitted a picture of the tree to IT to be attached to this report. I cleared without further incident.","[""Crash"", ""Fire"", ""Pictures"", ""Tree""]","[""Defective equipment""]",[22],/static/reports/1900000766.pdf,/static/images/1900000766.png,"444 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02458, USA",42.3588636,-71.2033801,0,2020-10-07T12:31:31.144368
2100000330,2021-05-11T09:51,2021-05-11,09:51,HOMER ST & PLEASANT ST,WEST HOMER ST,NORTH PLEASANT ST,1,30,0,0,"Detail Officer Donovan was on a Feeney Brothers Excavation detail and observed MV#1 on Homer St at the intersection of Pleasant St with its airbags deployed. Detail Officer Donovan was able to locate the other involved vehicle (MV#2) stopped in front of 195 Ashton Ave and report it to Newton Dispatch. I spoke to the operator of MV#1 and he stated he was travelling westbound on Homer St when he was struck by MV#2. MV#1 sustained heavy damages to its front and rear driver's side doors. The driver's side front and rear airbag curtains were deployed. The operator of MV#1 was evlauted by Newton Paramedics and signed a patient refusal of treatment. The operator of MV#1 stated he estimated MV#2 to be travelling at 30 mph. Tody's Towing took possession of MV#1. I spoke to the operator of MV#2 and she stated she was having mechanical issues with her vehicle and could not stop it. The operator of MV#2 stated she was travelling northbound on Pleasant St when her vehicle accelerated on its own, went through the stop sign and struck MV#1 on Homer St and continued onto Ashton Ave finally stopping in front of 195 Ashton Ave. The operator of MV#2 stated she attempted to stop her vehicle by utilizing her pedal brakes and her emergency brakes but it would not stop until she turned off her engine. MV#2 sustained heavy front end damages. The operator of MV#2 was evaluated by Newton Paramedics and signed a patient refusal of treatment. The dog that was inside MV#2 was also not injured. Tody's Towing took possession of MV#2. I spoke to the witness (Foreman of the Feeney Brothers Excavation detail) who was servicing a gas service on Ashton Ave. Due to this gas service, that particular section of Ashton Ave was completely closed off at the intersection of Orient Ave and Morton St. There were several road closures and detour signs in the surrounding area prohibiting all vehicle travels. The witness stated he heard the crash and tire screeching, observed MV#2 struck a road closure signage at Orient Ave, continued to travel eastbound onto Ashton Ave striking some of his tools and finally stopping in front of 195 Ashton Ave. The witness stated he approached MV#2 and asked the operator if she was ok and the operator in return asked him what part of Ireland he was from. The witness stated the operator of MV#2 appeared to be in shock. The witness stated he observed the emergency hand brake on MV#2 to be activated. The witness estimated MV#2 to be travelling at approximately 20 mph. There were no reported injuries to the witness or his employees.","[""Airbag"", ""Crash""]","[""Defective equipment""]",[22],/static/reports/2100000330.pdf,/static/images/2100000330.png,"Homer St & Pleasant St, Newton, MA 02459, USA",42.3349479,-71.2016431,0,2021-05-17T16:27:05.249796
2100000884,2021-10-31T00:23,2021-10-31,00:23,MANITOBA RD & BEACOAN ST,MANITOBA RD,WEST BEACOAN ST,1,30,0,1,"Mv 1 was traveling westbound on Beacon St when he swerved into the fence of 8 Manitoba Rd. After crashing into the fence, MV 1 pulled over on the right side of Manitoba Rd. The operator of MV 1 was approaching Manitoba Rd when he lost control of his power steering and his breaks did not function correctly. This caused him to strike the fence of 8 Manitoba Rd. MV 1 sustained significant damage to the windshield, left front, and center front. MV 1 was towed by Tody's due to it being disabled. The operator of MV 1 sustained minor injuries to his right hand and was treated for concussion symptoms by Fallon medics. The operator of MV 1 was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Fallon medics. The operator of MV 1 was issued citation T 1445545 MGL Ch 89/4a (Marked Lanes violation ) in hand. The fence at 8 Manitoba Rd was damaged significantly, pieces of wood from the damage were across the front lawn of the residence. A black light pole was also struck in the collision. The lawn sustained tire mark damage from the collision as well. Photos of the damage to the fence, lawn, and light pole were taken with the camera in 495 and submitted to IT. I attempted to raise the residents of 8 Manitoba Rd with negative results. A note with the crash number of the incident was left on the front door of 8 Manitoba Rd.","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Hospital"", ""Pictures""]","[""Defective equipment""]",[22],/static/reports/2100000884.pdf,/static/images/2100000884.png,"Beacon St & Manitoba Rd, Newton, MA 02468, USA",42.3261649,-71.2336617,0,2021-11-01T16:27:06.825666
2100000986,2021-11-24T12:44,2021-11-24,12:44,33 AUSTIN ST,WEST 33 AUSTIN ST,,0,10,0,0,ON 11-24-21 AT APPROX. 1244HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 33 AUSTIN ST. ( STAR MARKET LOT ) I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE PULLED INTO THE LOT AND STOPPED BECAUSE VEHICLE #2 WAS BACKING OUT OF A STALL. AS VEHICLE #2 GOT CLOSER THE DRIVER OF VEHICLE #1 BEEPED AND WAS THEN HIT IN THE FRONT RIGHT QTR. PANEL. AFTER CRASHING HE NOTICED THAT NO ONE WAS OPERATING VEHICLE #2. THE OWNER OF VEHICLE #2 HEARD THE CRASH BEHIND HIM AS HE WAS WALKING TOWARD STAR MARKET. WHEN THE OWNER NOTICED IT WAS HIS VEHICLE HE STOOD BY TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION. OWNER OF VEHICLE #2 STATED HE PARKED HIS CAR IN A STALL AND WALKED AWAY. HE STATED THE CAR IS 17 YEARS OLD AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MUST HAVE FAILED AND AS A RESULT HIS VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE STALL AND HIT VEHICLE #1. VEHICLE #1 HAD RIGHT FRONT QTR. PANEL DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD LEFT SIDE SCRAPES AND DENTS. BOTH PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. BOTH PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.NEITHER VEHICLE WAS TOWED.,"[""Crash"", ""Walk""]","[""Defective equipment""]",[22],/static/reports/2100000986.pdf,/static/images/2100000986.png,"33 Austin St, Newton, MA 02460, USA",42.3498004,-71.2087985,0,2021-12-13T16:27:12.014234
22000326,2022-04-21T08:05,2022-04-21,08:05,619 CHESTNUT STREET,SOUTH 619 CHESTNUT STREET,,0,25,0,0,"On Thursday 4/21/22 at approximately 805 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the intersection of Beacon and Chestnut Streets for a report of a motor vehicle crash into a utility pole. Upon arrival I observed two motor vehicles that had crashed in front of 619 Chestnut street and a utility pole also in front of 619 Chestnut Street with significant damage (pole# 85/75). While on scene I interviewed the operator, NUNEZ Ralphie, of Motor Vehicle 1, (MD Reg 5EP2140), who states he just dropped his Girlfriend off at a house on Beacon Street and turned right from Beacon Street onto Chestnut Street and began travelling southbound on Chestnut Street. NUNEZ states as he was driving he felt the steering wheel lock up and the vehicle was heading straight for the Utility Pole. He states he struck the Utility Pole and the force from the crash pushed his vehicle into the Northbound lane of traffic. After speaking with NUNEZ I spoke with the operator, MILLER Michael, of Motor vehicle #2, (Ma reg 1BTT36) who states he was travelling Northbound on Chestnut street when he observed Motor Vehicle#1 drive into the utility pole causing the vehicle to enter his lane of travel. MILLER states he attempted to veer to the right of the road to attempt to avoid the motor vehicle, but was unsuccessful and struck Motor Vehicle#1. Also on scene was, PISANO Christian, who witnessed the crash. See his attached witness statement given to me verbally on scene. 3 pictures were taken of the damage to the utility pole and forwarded to IT to be attached this crash report","[""Crash"", ""Pictures""]","[""Defective equipment"", ""Unknown""]","[22, 99]",/static/reports/22000326.pdf,/static/images/22000326.png,"619 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468, USA",42.3285764,-71.2262367,0,2022-04-27T16:27:12.357539
22000616,2022-07-09T12:26,2022-07-09,12:26,133 BEAUMONT AVE,SOUTH 133 BEAUMONT AVE,,0,30,0,0,ON 7-9-22 AT APPROX. 1226HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 133 BEAUMONT AVE. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON BEAUMONT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS STEERING AND WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE #2. DRIVER HAD CALLED FOR A TOW. IT WAS EVIDENT BY OBSERVING HIS VEHICLE THAT HIS FRONT TIRES WERE GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. POSSIBLY AN AXLE OR TIRE ROD HAD BROKEN. OWNER OF VEHICLE #2 STATED SHE LEFT HER CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF 133 BEAUMONT AVE. WHEN SHE HEARD THE CRASH SHE CAME TO THE SCENE. VEHICLE #1 HAD MINOR RIGHT FRONT FENDER DAMAGE AS WELL AS TIRE DISPLACEMENT AND WAS TOWED BY PRIVATE TOW. VEHICLE #2 HAD MINOR LEFT REAR FENDER DAMAGE BUT WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.,"[""Crash""]","[""Defective equipment""]",[22],/static/reports/22000616.pdf,/static/images/22000616.png,"133 Beaumont Ave, Newtonville, MA 02460, USA",42.3393596,-71.2109217,0,2022-07-26T04:27:33.068125