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
1900000094,2019-01-22T09:08,2019-01-22,09:08,241 NEEDHAM ST,WEST 241 NEEDHAM ST,,0,25,0,1,"On 01/22/19 I responded to a three vehicle crash on Needham St. in front on #241- Marshalls Plaza. The operator of veh #1 stated she was driving due West on Needham St. when she looked right at a car waiting to pull out of the parking lot. When she looked back to Needham St., the traffic was stopped and she hit her brakes and snow slid covered her windshield. Operator of veh #1 never saw the impact, but veh #1 struck stopped veh #2 which was pushed into stopped veh #3. Moderate damage to veh #1 and 2 but no damage at all to veh #3. Operator of veh #2 said she was going ""2-3 MPH "" when she was pushed into veh #3. Operator of veh #3 claimed she was dizzy from the accident and signed a patient refusal from Ambulance #1. Engine #7 was also on scene assisting. Operator of veh #1 was cited in hand Mass citation #T1441211 for Ch 90/ Sec 13- failure to remove snow from vehicle . All vehicles were driven away from the scene.","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Ems"", ""Moderate"", ""Snow""]","[""Distracted""]","[""20""]",/static/reports/1900000094.pdf,/static/images/1900000094.png,"241 Needham St, Newton, MA 02464, USA",42.3097858,-71.2156787,0,2020-10-06T16:43:34.596975
1900000375,2019-04-14T09:23,2019-04-14,09:23,COMMONWEALTH AVE & ASH ST,WEST COMMONWEALTH AVE,SOUTH ASH ST,1,25,0,1,"On 4/14/2019 at approx 0923Hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of Commonwealth Av and Ash St for a report of a three car crash. upon arrival I observed three cars off to the side of the road. i spoke with the operator of ma Reg T6T, Robert MURPHY who stated he had stopped for the red light at Commonwealth and Ash St when the operator of TN Reg 2N37P1, Jennifer BURNELL failed to stop striking the operator of Ma Reg 8CL834 Evan GUIDRY who in turn than ran into the back of MURPHY. I spoke with BURNELL who stated she was lost and had been looking down onto her phone looking for a map when she ran into the back of GUIDRY. BURNELL cited for violation MGL90/13 distracted Operation , GUIDRY transported to NWH by Cataldo Ambulance for neck and head pain. GUIDRY and BURN ELLS vehicles towed by Todys. NFD responded and cleared roadway or debris and fluids.","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Distracted"", ""Ems"", ""Fire"", ""Phone""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/1900000375.pdf,/static/images/1900000375.png,"Commonwealth Avenue & Ash St, Newton, MA 02466, USA",42.3474099,-71.2514322,0,2020-10-06T16:38:09.802526
1900000506,2019-05-19T00:04,2019-05-19,00:04,134 MT VERNON ST,NORTH 134 MT VERNON ST,,0,25,0,1,"MV1, a 1999 Ford Explorer, MA Reg: 7ZT136, collided with a tree on city property just outside of 134 Mt Vernon St. Operator, Jarrod Stomberg, immediately told me that he looked down at his phone to make a phone call and in that moment, ran off the road and hit the tree. There was airbag deployment. Jarrod signed a refusal with the medics and was driven home by a family member. He was issued in hand MA Citation T1441780 for 90/13B - Texting While Driving. The vehicle was towed by Tody's Towing. Pictures were taken of the scene and placed into ITs box.","[""Airbag"", ""Citation"", ""Phone"", ""Pictures"", ""Tree""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/1900000506.pdf,/static/images/1900000506.png,"134 Mt Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465, USA",42.3486199,-71.2152611,0,2020-10-06T16:46:05.310111
1900000700,2019-07-09T10:50,2019-07-09,10:50,320 CRAFTS ST,SOUTH 320 CRAFTS ST,,0,25,0,1,"The owner of MV1 (MA Reg: 673GR1) was parked on the side of the road in the area of 320 Crafts St. MV1 was not in the vehicle, and came outside when she heard a collision. MV1 was parked legally facing southbound on Crafts St. The operator of MV2 (MA Reg: 228YM9) stated she is unfamiliar with the area and was trying to figure out where to turn while driving down Craft St. MV2 stated that she looked at her GPS, came out of the travel lane, and sideswiped MV1. MV1 sustained damage to the rear and drivers side. MV2 sustained damage to the front bumper passengers side. MV2 was evaluated by medics and signed a patient refusal. MV2 was towed by Tody's Towing. The operator of MV2 was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T11272254 (89/4A)","[""Citation""]","[""Inattention"", ""Distracted""]","[19, 20]",/static/reports/1900000700.pdf,/static/images/1900000700.png,"320 Crafts St, Newton, MA 02460, USA",42.3594023,-71.2129967,0,2020-10-07T12:31:01.555740
1900000748,2019-07-20T23:24,2019-07-20,23:24,552 COMMONWEALTH AVE,EAST 552 COMMONWEALTH AVE,,0,35,0,1,"On 7/20/19 at 23:24 hrs I responded to the area of 552 Commonwealth Avenue for a report of a MVA. Upon arrival it was determined MV#1 had struck two unoccupied parked vehicles in the eastbound parking shoulder. The operator of MV#1 stated he was on his phone while driving and when he picked his head up another vehicle coming westbound was in his lane so he swerved to avoid collision and struck the parked vehicles. The impact caused MV#1 to spin and came to final rest facing Westbound. All vehicles were towed from he scene by Tody's towing. The operator of MV#1 was transported to the hospital for potential injuries. The Operator of MV#1 is being issued MA Citation T1442692 for 90/24 OUI Drugs, 89/4a Marked Lane Violation and 90/13B Impeded Operation/Phone Use and MA Citation T1442693 for 90/24 Operating to Endanger.","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Hospital"", ""Phone""]","[""Lane departure"", ""Distracted""]","[9, 20]",/static/reports/1900000748.pdf,/static/images/1900000748.png,"552 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, USA",42.3360887,-71.1895313,0,2020-10-07T12:31:24.720813
1900001048,2019-10-15T22:21,2019-10-15,22:21,330 ELLIOT ST,EAST 330 ELLIOT ST,,0,25,1,1,"Based on the witness statement of Yehor Shumerko, the operator of MV1 rolled down Eliot Street subsequently backing her vehicle into the foundation of 330 Eliot Street. Both tenants of the home then stated that they exited the home and when attempting to speak with operator she appeared distraught and begged them not to call the police before then leaving the scene without providing any information. Both occupants of the home were uninjured. Fire responded and determined that the home was safe for the time being. Wellesley PD attempted to locate the owner of the vehicle at her residence with negative results. Photographs of the scene were taken and submitted to IT to be attached to this report. Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2079291 was issued via mail to the operator of MV1 for 90-24, Leaving the scene of property damage. Approximately 1 hour later Officer Guarino located the operator of MV1 several streets away on Columbia Ave. She stated that she was smoked a cigarette when he vehicle began to roll backwards and struck the house. The operator of MV1 also stated that she did not believe there was any damage to the home which is why she left despite major damage to her vehicle. Todys responded to the scene and towed the vehicle.","[""Citation"", ""Fire"", ""Pictures""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/1900001048.pdf,/static/images/1900001048.png,"330 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464, USA",42.3127458,-71.2231738,0,2020-10-07T12:33:26.423445
2000000664,2020-11-19T16:52,2020-11-19,16:52,1230 COMMONWEALTH AVE,WEST 1230 COMMONWEALTH AVE,,0,25,0,1,"On, 11/19/2020 at approximately 1700 hrs, Newton Police and Fire were dispatched to Commonwealth Ave. and Prince St. for a reported head on motor vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, I observed MV#1 ( 1WDR15) facing eastbound in the westbound travel lane. MV#2 (986KW1) was also facing eastbound, but in the eastbound travel lane. Both vehicles had significant front end damage, consistent with a head on motor vehicle collision. The operator of MV#1 was sitting on the grassy median upon my arrival. She stated she was traveling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. when she became distracted by the radio, crossed over the double yellow line into the westbound lane of Commonwealth Ave. and collided with MV #2. The operator of MV#2 was entrapped in her vehicle, but was able to be extracted from the vehicle by Newton Fire personnel. Operator #2 was able to inform me that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. She noticed MV#1 cross over the double yellow line at a high rate of speed, and collide into her vehicle. The operator of MV#2 was conscious and alert and transported to Tufts Medical Center Boston for an evaluation. The operator of MV#1 declined medical attention and was given a Massachusetts Uniform Citation (T2014484) for violating MGL. Ch. 89. Sec. 4(a) Marked Lanes Violation. Both vehicles were towed away from the scene by Tody's Towing Service. Photographs of this collision were taken on the (N492) camera and will be attached to this report.","[""Citation"", ""Distracted"", ""Fire"", ""Pictures"", ""Speed""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2000000664.pdf,/static/images/2000000664.png,"1230 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02465, USA",42.3368425,-71.2173527,0,2020-12-27T11:33:21
2000000701,2020-12-03T15:28,2020-12-03,15:28,1175 WALNUT STREET,SOUTH 1175 WALNUT STREET,,0,25,0,1,"Operator of MV1 states he was parked at the meter spot in front of 1175 Walnut Street when he went to merge onto Walnut Street southbound. MV2 struck his front bumper with the right side of her vehicle. Operator of MV1 states he spoke with the operator of MV2 who stated to him she didn't see him merging onto Walnut Street because she was on her cell phone. MV1 sustained damage to the front bumper. Operator of MV2 states she was traveling southbound on Walnut Street and struck MV1 when he was merging into traffic. I asked the operator of MV2 if she was on her cell phone, which she first denied, but admitted to having the cell phone in her hand. MV2 sustained extensive damage to the right side of the vehicle and needed to be towed, which was removed from the roadway by Tody's towing. The operator of MV2 was queried and had an expired license. Massachusetts uniform citation #T2012863 was issued to the operator of MV2 for MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 10 Operating MV w/o a license and MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 13B Use of Electronic Device. No injuries were reported on scene.","[""Citation"", ""Phone"", ""Severe""]","[""Failed to yield"", ""Distracted""]","[4, 20]",/static/reports/2000000701.pdf,/static/images/2000000701.png,"1175 Walnut St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461, USA",42.3214071,-71.2062807,0,2020-12-27T11:33:08
2000000723,2020-12-10T13:23,2020-12-10,13:23,CHESTNUT ST & ELLIOT ST,SOUTH CHESTNUT ST,WEST ELLIOT ST,1,30,0,1,"On 12/10/20 at approximately 13:23 myself along with other Police, Fire and Ambulance units, responded to the intersection of Chestnut St. and Elliot St. for a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of veh#1 who stated she was driving on Elliot St. due West when she proceeded through the intersection and was struck on her passenger side by veh #2. The operators 2 young children were in back of her vehicle in child seats. Her son was behind the passenger and her daughter was behind her. Both front and side airbags were deployed in veh #1. All three people in the vehicle were taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital to be checked out as a precaution. The operator stated she had pain in her right wrist. The operator of veh#2 stated he was traveling due South on Chestnut St. when he looked down as he approached the intersection. The operator stated he was prepared to take a right onto Elliot St. but when he looked up he had already entered the intersection and struck veh #1. The air bags went off in veh #2 as the operator had cuts on his left hand . He was checked out by the Medics and signed a patient refusal. The operator of veh #2 had left the scene after I initally spoke with him but while I was attending to the occupants of veh #1. Because of this I was unable to issue him a citation on scene. I mailed him Mass. Citation #T2080850 for Ch 89/ Sec 9 Failure to obey the Red Light. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were both towed by Bobby and David from Tody's towing.","[""Airbag"", ""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Ems"", ""Fire"", ""Hospital""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2000000723.pdf,/static/images/2000000723.png,"Chestnut St & Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464, USA",42.3128144,-71.2246681,0,2020-12-27T11:33:03
2000000735,2020-12-14T15:00,2020-12-14,15:00,BEACON ST & CHESTNUT ST,BEACON ST,CHESTNUT ST,1,30,0,1,"The operator of MV1 (Ma reg NETH42) stated she was traveling WB on Beacon Street when she approached the stop light at the intersection of Chestnut Street. Operator of MV1 stated she was stopped waiting for the light to turn when her vehicle was bumped from behind. The operator of MV2 (ma reg 6EGK30) stated to the operator of MV1 that she was sorry but had an appointment to get to. When I arrived on scene only MV1 was still at the intersection. The operator of MV1 got the driver's license information and vehicle information before she left the scene. The operator of MV1 informed me that the operator of MV2 wanted to pay for the damage but was late for an appointment. Medic Two was called to the scene for Operator one and the passenger. Both parties were complaining about minor injuries. Operator 1 stated she had back, head, neck and knee pain. Passenger in MV1 stated he had back pain. Both parties signed a medical release form. The damage to MV1 was minor and only on the rear bumper. Since MV2 was not on scene I was unable to determine the extent of damage or if the driver suffered any injury. I made contact with the owner of the vehicle who stated he let the operator of MV2 borrow his vehicle while he was working on her vehicle. The owner of MV2 owns an auto body shop. He provided me with the driver's telephone number where I was only able to leave a voicemail. After further investigation I cited (MA Citation T2080370) the operator of MV2 with Newton City Ordinance Failure to use care while stopping. I citation was mailed to the operator.","[""Citation""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2000000735.pdf,/static/images/2000000735.png,"Beacon St & Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468, USA",42.3291075,-71.225906,0,2020-12-27T11:33:00
2100000312,2021-05-04T21:07,2021-05-04,21:07,CRAFTS ST & LOTHROP ST,EAST CRAFTS ST,NORTH LOTHROP ST,1,25,0,1,"MV1 was pulling out of Lothrop St to turn left on Crafts St to head Eastbound. He believes he did not turn the steering wheel hard enough and consequently collided with the utility pole across the street from Lothrop St. MV1 operator, Dylan Newman also admits to texting on his cellular device during driving. Dylan was given MA Uniform Citation T2080930 in hand for 90/8M Texting While Driving. No injuries were reported, a verbal refusal was given by Dylan's mother to the medics and the vehicle was towed by Tody's. The vehicle showed heavy damage to all front areas. All airbags were deployed during the crash. John Reiner, a witness, stopped to give a statement on scene. John stated that he was driving Eastbound on Crafts St at Watertown St when he saw a van pull out of Lothrop St to turn left and then all of the sudden stop. Once John got closer to the scene, he discovered that the van had actually collided with a pole and went to assist Dylan out of the vehicle. John said that Dylan was immediately looking for his cellular phone when he was getting out of the car and told John that he was on his phone when the crash happened.","[""Airbag"", ""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Phone""]","[""Inattention"", ""Distracted""]","[19, 20]",/static/reports/2100000312.pdf,/static/images/2100000312.png,"Lothrop St & Crafts St, Newton, MA 02460, USA",42.35617,-71.2041846,0,2021-05-07T16:27:04.670428
2100000421,2021-06-11T19:44,2021-06-11,19:44,COMMONWEALTH AVE & HAMMOND ST,COMMONWEALTH AVE,HAMMOND ST,1,25,0,1,"Vehicle #1 stated he was traveling southbound on hammond st. Vehicle #1 stated he was stopped at the red light and once the light turned green, he proceeded through the intersection when he witnessed Vehicle #2 speed into the intersection and he was unable to stop. Vehicle #1 struck Vehicle #2 in the rear right side. Vehicle #2 stated they were traveling westbound on commonwealth ave when they stated they had a green light and drove through the intersection. Vehicle #2 stated they were struck from the side by Vehicle #1. A witness who was in Vehicle #3 behind Vehicle #1 stated they were stopped at a red light on hammond st. and when the light turned green she witnessed Vehicle #2 blow the red light and was struck by Vehicle #1. The witness stated she and Vehicle #1 had a solid green light at the time they entered the intersection. At the time of the crash there were four parties inside Vehicle #2. After the crash Vehicle #2 left the scene after they thought Vehicle #1 had left and dropped off two passengers before returning to the scene of the accident. I spoke with the two passengers who were not present at the scene who both stated they were inside Vehicle #2 at the time of the crash and Vehicle #2 had a clear red light which they failed to stop for. One of these passengers was complaining of a head injury and was currently at a hospital being evaluated. Vehicle #1 had moderate damage to the front of the vehicle and was able to be driven away. Vehicle #2 had moderate damage to the right rear side and was able to be driven away. All drivers and passengers on scene were asked if they were injured which they stated they were not and declined any medical attention. Due to multiple witnesses stating Vehicle #2 failed to stop for the red light, a citation was issued to the driver for MGL 89/9 Fail to stop/red light on MA Uniform Citation T2080447","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Hospital"", ""Moderate"", ""Speed""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2100000421.pdf,/static/images/2100000421.png,"Commonwealth Avenue & Hammond St, Newton, MA 02467, USA",42.3361,-71.1785818,0,2021-06-21T16:27:05.328068
2100000422,2021-06-12T00:07,2021-06-12,00:07,301 HOMER ST,WEST 301 HOMER ST,,0,25,0,1,"Operator of MV1 stated he was driving westbound on Homer Street when he looked down at his car radio and struck a MV2, which was parked unoccupied on the right side of the roadway in front of 301 Homer Street. The MV2 was located to the right of the fog line. MV1 sustained damage to the front passenger wheel and axle. MV2 sustained heavy rear end drivers side damage. Both vehicles were towed by David Donahue of Tody's Towing. Operator of MV1 declined medical attention. Operator of MV1 consented to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He stated he did not have any medical conditions that would prohibit him from completely the testing properly. He was taken to the side of the road on Homer Street that was well lit by a street light, and we used the fog line as a guide. Operator of MV1 completed the testing and it was determined that he was not under the influence. He did state that he had been up since 0630 and was fatigued while driving. Operator of MV1 was provided a ride home by N-493 and was issued Citation #T2079603 for 90/13-Impeded Operation (Using Radio while driving) and 89/4A-Marked Lanes Violation (Crossing fog line).","[""Citation""]","[""Distracted"", ""Fatigue/Sleep""]","[20, 21]",/static/reports/2100000422.pdf,/static/images/2100000422.png,"301 Homer St, Newton, MA 02459, USA",42.3361214,-71.2062807,0,2021-06-14T16:27:04.617593
2100000622,2021-08-22T03:17,2021-08-22,03:17,612 WASHINGTON ST,WEST 612 WASHINGTON ST,,0,25,0,1,"On Sunday, August 22, 2021, I was contacted by Sgt. M. Wade of the Newton Police Traffic Bureau at 0032 hours. Sgt. Wade stated a serious motor vehicle crash occurred on Washington Street in Newton and it involved a City of Newton marked police cruiser (N494). Sgt. Wade stated Officer Katelyn Pohlman and the operator of the other vehicle involved were transported to the hospital with potential serious injuries. I was requested by Sgt. Wade to respond to the scene from my residence and investigate the crash further. On arrival at the scene, I observed the two vehicles involved in the crash to be a 2015 Ford Explorer (MA: 586RT7) and Newton Police marked unit N494 (MA MVN: MP494B). These vehicles were observed disabled on the roadway in front of 612 Washington Street, Newton. There was a large debris field comprised of various parts from both vehicles on the roadway and in the parking lot of 612 Washington Street. The road surface at the time of my arrival was wet and there was light rain falling. Sgt. Wade reported that at the time of the crash the road was completely dry and it had not started to rain yet. Washington Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The portion of Washington Street where the crash took place supports two- way travel, Eastbound and Westbound. There are two travel lanes in both directions. Travel direction is divided by a double yellow line in the middle of the roadway. The area is well lit and features numerous light poles illuminating the roadway. The closest intersection to this location is Crafts Street just west of the crash location. MV1 (MA: 586RT7) had substantial front-end damage, especially to its front passenger side and was inoperable. I observed this vehicle at its final rest on the roadway with its front end facing Northbound on Washington Street just over the double yellow line in the middle of the roadway. The front and side impact airbags had deployed inside the vehicle as a result of the collision. I did not observe anything hanging inside the vehicle that would have obstructed the view of the operator prior to the collision. MV1 was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. MV2 (MA MVN: MP494B) had substantial front end damage and was inoperable. The impact from the collision caused the vehicle to spin uncontrolled and the final rest, with the front end of the vehicle facing the front entrance to the 7-11 (S). The vehicle's final rest was on the sidewalk in front of 612 Washington Street. The front and side impact airbags had deployed inside the vehicle as a result of the collision. I did not observe anything hanging inside the vehicle that would have obstructed the view of the operator prior to the collision. MV2 was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. The Officer involved in the crash is Officer Katelyn Pohlman. Officer Pohlman stated she was operating Newton Police marked unit N494 on Washington Street (E) past Crafts Street. Officer Pohlman stated as she was operating her vehicle past 612 Washington Street (7-11), a vehicle in the westbound lane of Washington Street abruptly crossed the double yellow line in the roadway and entered her travel lane head-on. Officer Pohlman stated she did not have an opportunity to react to the vehicle in front of her and the front passenger side of MV1 crashed into the front end of her vehicle (MV2). Officer Pohlman sustained injuries to her left forehead area and both of her arms. Officer Pohlman was later transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital for evaluation and was released a short time later. It was reported to me by numerous Officers on scene that Officer Pohlman exited her cruiser after the crash and rather than tend to her own injuries, she focused her efforts on rendering aid to the operator of the other vehicle involved. Officer Pohlman found the operator of the other vehicle lying on the floor of the front passenger seat under the dash. Officer Pohlman rendered aid to the operator while waiting for Newton Medics to arrive. Officer Pohlman was also assisted in rendering aid to the other operator by Officer Conary and Officer Larson. Officer Larson reported that while interacting with the operator of MV1, the operator repeated numerous times, ""Is she ok? Is she ok?"". Officer Larson also stated the operator said to him ""I feel bad because I was texting on my phone"". Officer Larson stated the operator of MV1 works for the Department of Corrections Special Operations Unit and has Department issues equipment inside the vehicle. The following items were placed into Support Services, locker 9 for safekeeping by Officer Larson: 1 Gray Pelican Gun Case, 1 Black Gun Belt, 1 Taser, 1 Can OC Spray, 15 (50) Round Cases Of Ammunition. The operator of MV1 (MA: 586RT7) was identified as Mr. David Cafarelli (S16965940). Mr. Cafarelli was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for a potential head injury before my arrival. I spoke with Mr. Cafarelli at Newton Wellesley Hospital in the Emergency Room with Sgt. Wade. Mr. Cafarelli's mother and father were present when we spoke with him. Mr. Cafarelli stated he was out with friends before the crash and was driving to the 7-11 on Washington Street. Mr. Cafarelli admitted that before the crash, he had his cell phone in his hand while he was operating his vehicle. Mr. Cafarelli stated he does not remember if he was texting or changing the music on his phone at the time of the crash. Mr. Cafarelli stated he looked up and was unable to avoid the vehicle (N494) directly in front of him. Mr. Cafarelli stated he also does not believe he applied his brakes before the collision. When we spoke with Mr. Cafarelli in the Emergency Room, he was still waiting for test results to determine the severity of his injuries. On Monday, August 23, 2021, Sgt. Wade responded to 612 Washington Street, Newton to retrieve surveillance footage from the 7-11 of the crash. 7-11 stated their outside surveillance system was not operating correctly, but they were able to capture some of the incident from a camera inside the store. I observed this footage. MV1 is observed traveling on Washington Street (W) in the westbound travel lane in front of the storefront. MV1's driver side is then observed traveling over the double yellow line in the middle of the roadway and into the eastbound lane of Washington Street. A head on collision ensues and MV1 can be seen rotating counterclockwise in the roadway backwards to its final rest location on Washington Street. MV2 is then observed at its final rest position on the sidewalk facing southbound in front of the 7-11 storefront. After completing my investigation, I have surmised the following. Mr. Cafarelli was operating his 2015 Ford Explorer (MA: 586RT7) in the area of 612 Washington Street, Newton. Mr. Cafarelli was holding his cell phone in his hand while operating his vehicle. Mr. Cafarelli became distracted while he was operating his vehicle due to his attention being focused on his cell phone. Mr. Cafarelli traveled over the double yellow line from the westbound lane of Washington Street and entered the eastbound lane of Washington Street. Newton Police marked unit N494 was traveling on Washington Street (E) in the area of 612 Washington Street at this time. Mr. Cafarelli's vehicle crashed into the front end of Newton Police marked unit N494. Mr. Cafarelli was not wearing a seatbelt and as a result of the impact from the crash, he was ejected from the driver seat and his final rest inside the vehicle was in the flood of the front passenger seat. As a result of my investigation, Mr. Cafarelli was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for Chapter 90, Section 13B (Hands-Free Violation), Chapter 89, Section 4a (Marked Lanes Violation), and Chapter 90, Section 13a (Seat Belt Violation). Photos from the crash scene and the surveillance media from 7-11 capturing the crash were submitted to the IT Bureau.","[""Airbag"", ""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Distracted"", ""Hospital"", ""Phone"", ""Pictures"", ""Rain"", ""Severe"", ""Solar""]","[""Lane departure"", ""Distracted""]","[9, 20]",/static/reports/2100000622.pdf,/static/images/2100000622.png,"612 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458, USA",42.3538657,-71.198379,0,2021-09-03T16:27:07.131959
2100000845,2021-10-19T14:55,2021-10-19,14:55,COMMONWEALTH AVE & LOWELL AVE,WEST COMMONWEALTH AVE,LOWELL AVE,1,30,0,1,On 10/19/21 at approximately 14:55 I responded to a two vehicle crash on Commonwealth Ave near Lowell Ave. The operator of veh #1 stated he was headed due West and stopped on Commonwealth Ave at a red light when veh #2 crashed into the rear of his vehicle. Minor to moderate damage to veh #1. The operator of veh#2 stated he traveling due West on Commonwealth Ave when he looked down at his phone for a split second and struck veh #1. The front air bag went off in veh #2. Both operators were checked out by Medic#1 and signed patient refusals. Officer Gabriel spoke with the mother of operator #1 as he was a minor. He heard the patient refusal given by the mother over the cell phone to the Medics. Moderate to heavy damage to veh #2 as it was towed by Tody's Towing (Bobby). The operator of veh #2 was cited in hand Mass. #T2080858 for Ch90/Sec13B Using a cell phone while operating a m.v..,"[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Moderate"", ""Phone""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2100000845.pdf,/static/images/2100000845.png,"Commonwealth Avenue & Lowell Ave, Newton, MA 02460, USA",42.3382018,-71.2116096,0,2021-10-30T16:27:07.428299
2100000894,2021-11-03T02:34,2021-11-03,02:34,COMMONWEALTH AVE & CROSBY RD,WEST COMMONWEALTH AVE,CROSBY RD,1,35,0,1,"Upon arrival, vehicle 1 was rolled over and facing Eastbound in the Westbound lane. There was extensive damage all over the vehicle and it was leaking fluids. It appears that vehicle 1 was traveling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave and struck a tree and then crashed into the guard rail causing it to roll over. There was damage to a city tree and damage to the guard rail. Operator 1 stated (through translation from Officer Acuna), he was traveling Eastbound on Commonwealth Ave at approximately 25 MPH when he was looking at his GPS and his brakes gave out causing him to crash. When asked again, his story changed and he was not sure what direction he was traveling in. Newton Fire was able to retrieve operator 1's cell phone in the vehicle which was on a loop playing videos on instagram. Operator 1 was transported to Beth Israel Hospital by Fallon Ambulance. Tody's towed vehicle 1 and pictures were taken of the damage to city property and will be submitted to the IT Bureau to be attached to this report. Operator 1 was served in hand, Massachusetts Uniform Citation: T1445611 for the following: Ch. 89 s. 4A - Marked Lanes Violation Ch. 90 s.13B- Electronic Device Use While Operating a Motor Vehicle","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Ems"", ""Fire"", ""Hospital"", ""Phone"", ""Pictures"", ""Severe"", ""Tree""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2100000894.pdf,/static/images/2100000894.png,"Commonwealth Avenue & Crosby Rd, Newton, MA 02467, USA",42.3372401,-71.1743446,0,2021-11-16T16:27:30.925324
2100001079,2021-12-23T21:54,2021-12-23,21:54,135 RANDLETT PK,WEST 135 RANDLETT PK,,0,25,0,0,"MV1 was traveling westbound on Randlett Park and struck MV2 which was parked in front of 135 Randlett Park. There was damage to the front passenger side of MV1 and there was damage to the driver side front and rear bumper along with damage to both doors on the driver side. Operator of MV1 admitted to texting and driving. Both MV1 and MV2 were towed away from the scene and operator of MV1 was handed Massachusetts Uniformed Citation T1446550 in hand. Fallon Medics arrived on scene and operator of MV1 signed a patient refusal. MV1 was revoked for insurance I mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1446551 to Jason Markle at 25 Linnet Street, West Roxbury. Jason Markle is the registered owner of MV1.","[""Citation"", ""Phone""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/2100001079.pdf,/static/images/2100001079.png,"135 Randlett Park, West Newton, MA 02465, USA",42.3553475,-71.2221992,0,2022-01-04T16:27:10.616214
22000073,2022-01-26T17:24,2022-01-26,17:24,NAHANTON ST,NAHANTON ST,,0,25,0,1,Operator of MV1 while proceeding W/B on Nahanton Street distracted by cell phone rear-ended MV2 while stopped at red light at Nahanton Street and Winchester Street. Operator MV1 and Operator MV2 both stated they were uninjured and declined EMS. MV1 and MV2 sustained no damage and were driven away. Operator MV1 cited on Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1447838 for 90/10-Unlicensed Operation on public way. Owner of MV1 Flavia Costa (S74550628) arrived on scene and took possession of MV1.,"[""Citation"", ""Distracted"", ""Ems"", ""Phone""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/22000073.pdf,/static/images/22000073.png,"Nahanton St, Newton, MA, USA",42.2988439,-71.1983842,0,2022-02-01T16:27:12.544035
22000174,2022-02-24T11:30,2022-02-24,11:30,1985 BEACON ST,WEST 1985 BEACON ST,,0,30,0,1,"On Thursday 2/24/22 at approximately 1130 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 1985 Beacon Street for a 2 car motor vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival I spoke to the operator, CECCHINI Michael, of a UPS delivery truck. CECCHINI states he was travelling westbound on Beacon Street and activated his right turn signal, began to slowly pull to the right, activate his 4 way emergency hazard lights and stop in the shoulder/breakdown lane in front of 1985 Beacon Street to make a delivery at that address. Upon stopping he was struck in the rear by motor vehicle #2. After speaking with CECCHINI I spoke to the operator, CHABOT Shane, of motor vehicle #2. CHABOT was in the back of the ambulance being prepared for transport to Newton Wellesley Hospital. CHABOT states he was travelling Westbound on Beacon Street and was looking down at his GPS on his cell phone in the cup holder of his motor vehicle and adjusting his radio when he struck the rear of the UPS truck on the side of the road. A Witness, CERRA Rob, spoke to Sgt. Poutas and stated he witnessed the pickup truck travelling westbound on Beacon Street and observed the vehicle to veer to the right and strike the back of the parked UPS truck. Based on the statements given to me by the operator of motor vehicle #2 , CHABOT Shane, he is being issued Ma Uniform Citation T2012914 for C90 S13B using an electrical device while operating a motor vehicle and C89 S4A Marked Lanes Violation. The citation was mailed to CHABOT's address as I was unable to issue it in hand prior to him being transported to the hospital.","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Ems"", ""Hospital"", ""Phone""]","[""Inattention"", ""Distracted""]","[19, 20]",/static/reports/22000174.pdf,/static/images/22000174.png,"1985 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468, USA",42.3294611,-71.24531,0,2022-03-03T16:27:12.861833
22000534,2022-06-16T10:54,2022-06-16,10:54,64 FERNCROFT RD,NORTH 64 FERNCROFT RD,,0,20,0,1,"Operator of Vehicle 1 states he was travelling Northbound on Ferncroft Rd when the operator became briefly distracted by his phone. Vehicle 1 then struck the curb and a tree on the West side of the road in front of #64 Ferncroft Rd, causing extensive damage to the front of the vehicle and airbag deployment. The operator denied any injuries and declined medical treatment. Vehicle 1 was towed from the scene by Tody's Towing. Newton Fire responded to clean up engine fluids that had leaked on the roadway. The witness who initially reported the crash to 911 stated that she observed the operator of Vehicle 1 pass her location at a higher than reasonable rate of speed and was looking down at his phone. I then issued the operator Mass. Uniform Citation #T1448099 (Written Warning) in hand to the operator's mother as his agent for a violation of C90ss13B Texting While Driving","[""Airbag"", ""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Distracted"", ""Fire"", ""Phone"", ""Severe"", ""Speed"", ""Tree""]","[""Lane departure"", ""Distracted""]","[9, 20]",/static/reports/22000534.pdf,/static/images/22000534.png,,,,,2022-07-26T04:28:19.165507
22000619,2022-07-11T09:26,2022-07-11,09:26,2000 WASHINGTON ST,16 EAST 2000 WASHINGTON ST,,0,35,0,1,Operator of MV1 (MA reg. 54W780) states she was traveling eastbound on Washington Street when she approached the traffic light which was yellow and turning red. Operator of MV1 states she came to a stop at the light and a short moment later was struck from behind by MV2. Operator of MV2 (MA reg. 673YZ4) states he was traveling eastbound on Washington Street behind MV1. Operator of MV2 states he was distracted looking back at the rear passenger in his vehicle. When Operator 2 looked back at the road he was unable to stop and struck MV1. All parties stated they were not injured at the time. I issued all motorists involved the proper information for insurance purposes. Operator of MV2 was issued MA. uniform citation (T0644896) for following too closely.,"[""Citation"", ""Distracted""]","[""Distracted""]",[20],/static/reports/22000619.pdf,/static/images/22000619.png,"2000 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462, USA",42.3310819,-71.2462149,0,2022-07-26T04:27:30.895966
22000639,2022-07-18T11:23,2022-07-18,11:23,1750 COMMONWEALTH AVE,WEST 1750 COMMONWEALTH AVE,,0,25,0,1,"On Monday, July 18, 2022, while assigned to unit N493, I responded to the area of 1750 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton for a reported crash. The weather at the time of the crash was overcast and cloudy. The road surface was dry. Commonwealth Avenue is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Ms. Elizabeth Fabrizio (S29560661) stated she was stopped at a red light in her 2012 Acura MDX (MA:157SE7) on Commonwealth Avenue (W) just before Washington Street. Ms. Fabrizio stated while stopped at the light, MV2 crashed into the rear of her vehicle. I observed damage to the rear bumper area of MV1. Ms. Fabrizio and her passenger, Ms. Mary Daley, reported no injuries. The operator of MV2, Mr. DJ Kirby-Thomas (S32655458) stated he was operating a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (MA CON: S87959) on Commonwealth Avenue (W) towards Washington Street. Mr. Kirby-Thomas stated while operating his vehicle he became distracted by the GPS in his vehicle and his front end crashed into the rear of MV1. I observed damage to the front bumper area of MV2. Mr. Kirby-Thomas reported no injuries. Mr. Kirby-Thomas was provided with Massachusetts Uniform Citation 519268AB in hand for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail To Use Care).","[""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Distracted""]","[""Inattention"", ""Distracted""]","[19, 20]",/static/reports/22000639.pdf,/static/images/22000639.png,,,,,2022-07-26T04:27:22.848376