crash_reports: 1900001283

At approximately 2250HRs on Friday, December 13, 2019, I was dispatched to the area of 275 Washington St. for a report of a hit and run crash; Newton Officers and a State Police Officer canvassed the area with negative results. Upon speaking with the operator of MV1 (MA Pass:1CTB36), he stated that he was traveling Westbound on Washington St., when he observed a black Honda mini van or SUV, MV2, approach him in his passenger's side mirror and then attempt to enter his lane of travel, striking the rear of MV1. Upon speaking with the two witnesses who were traveling behind MV1 and MV2, they concurred with the operator of MV1's account. The witnesses described MV2 as a black Honda or Toyota mini van or SUV. I observed damage to the right rear quarter panel, trunk area and right rear tire of MV1. Todys Services arrived and took custody of MV1. I filled an NPD Towed Motor Vehicle Form. **Update as of 1800HRs on 12/15/2019** I was made aware that the operator of MV2 in this incident, now identified as MA Pass: 8HD155, submitted a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report on 12/14/2019. In said report, the operator admits to striking MV1 and stated that he pulled over on Peabody St., where he remained for approximately 15 minutes awaiting MV1. When MV1 did not arrive, the operator of MV2 attempted to drive away, but realized the damage was too severe and returned to the same spot on Peabody St. I viewed MV2 at Clay Auto Body and observed damage to its left fender/wheel well area, as well as a deployed passenger's side airbag. Upon speaking with the operator of MV2, he reiterated the same information he stated in the above summary of his Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report. In the presence of his parents, I advised him on the proper steps to take when involved in an accident, such as the proper exchange of information and the potential ramifications of not doing so. Due to the operator of MV2 being 17 years old, being issued his driver's license 9 months ago and his evident remorse/confusion surrounding the incident, I will not be seeking any charges. I updated the operator of MV1 and provided both parties with an NPD Crash Data Exchange Form.