crash_reports: 1900001163

On Tuesday November 12th, 2019 at approximately 1224 hours while working in N526 I responded to the intersection of Derby Street and Waltham Street for a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. At the time of the accident the weather conditions were cloudy and rainy, and the road surface was wet. Both Derby Street and Waltham Street are public ways owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the pedestrian identified as Helen Makadia (S35538182) who stated she was walking in the crosswalk on Waltham Street heading towards Derby Street when she was struck by MV1. Helen stated she was able to walk to the side of the road after impact but complained of knee pain. Medic 2 responded and Helen signed a patient refusal. Sgt. Lee transported Helen to the Franklin Elementary School where she was picking up her children and then she left on her own accord. The operator of MV1 identified as James Bond (S93760526) stated he was taking a left turn from Derby Street onto Waltham Street and did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk until he struck her with his vehicle. James was very remorseful and acknowledged he was at fault. James reported no injuries and had no damage to his vehicle. I issued James in hand a Mass Uniform Citation #T2012435 for Chapter 89 Section 11 for failing to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk.