crash_reports: 1900001289

On Sunday, December 15th 2019, at approximately 3:35am, Officer Donovan and I, Officer Brooks, responded to Washington street at Saint James street, for a report of a single car MVA. Upon our arrival we observed MV1 (MA REG 1GHG66) facing westbound on the sidewalk of Saint James street. The vehicle had heavy damage to the front drivers side door, broken axles, and all of the vehicles airbags had deployed. The operator of the vehicle was sitting outside of the vehicle speaking with MA State Trooper Newman who was on scene prior to my arrival, and had witnessed the accident. Trooper Newman stated MV1 was traveling westbound on Washington street, drove over a traffic island on Saint James street, hit a light post on the sidewalk, and spun sideways off the fence that separates Saint James street from the MA Turnpike. The vehicle then struck a tree and came to rest facing westbound on Saint James street. The vehicle was only occupied by the operator. Medics were called to evaluate the operator and a patient refusal was signed. After being cleared from the medics, Officer Donovan initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, and subsequently placed the operator under arrest for operating a MV under the influence of alcohol. Tody's towing was notified to remove the vehicle due to its inoperability on the sidewalk. Officer Helms took photos of the accident scene which were submitted to the IT bureau. Officer Howes completed a motor vehicle inventory form which has been filed.