crash_reports: 1900000536

Operator of MV1 stated he was traveling southbound on Centre Street and came to a stop to allow three pedestrians and a dog to cross at the crosswalk at Allerton Rd. Operator of MV2 stated he observed MV1 stopping to allow people to cross and he came to a complete stop as well. Operator of MV3 stated she did not see MV2 stopped and did not see his brake lights on. MV1 said that when the pedestrians were about three quarters of the way crossed, he heard a loud crashed and saw MV2 swerve into the on coming traffic lane. MV2 made slight contact with the rear of MV1 causing scratches to the rear left bumper. MV2 said MV3 struck him from behind causing him to push forward. He swerved into the on coming lane to avoid hitting MV1. He continued to turn to the left in order to avoid the pedestrians that were still crossing. No contact was made with them. Newton Fire Engine 3 and Cataldo PB3 responded. MV2 was towed by David Donahue from Todys Towing. It sustained major rear end damage. The operator of MV2 was evaluated by Cataldo PB3 and signed a patient refusal. MV3 was towed by Bobby Donahue from Todys Towing. It sustained heavy front end damage, front air bag deployment and a small spill from the engine block. Operator of MV3 was evaluated and transported to NWH by PB3 for minor injuries. The three pedestrians witnessed the accident. All three stated that MV1 stopped to allow them to cross and they saw MV2 also come to a complete stop. MV3 struck MV2 from the rear causing him to swerve into the on coming lane to avoid hitting MV1 and them.