crash_reports: 1900000444

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.