crash_reports: 2000000106

Vehicle #1 was traveling south on Crafts St. Vehicle #1 came to a stop to take a left turn into the operators driveway in front of 297 Crafts St. when it was struck in its rear end by Vehicle #2. Vehicle #2 was traveling south on Crafts St. and failed to slow for the Vehicle #1 that was stopped in traffic. Vehicle #2 crashed into vehicle #1 then continued south on Crafts St. before turning left onto Linwood Ave and leaving the scene. While on a routine traffic stop at California and Bridge St. Officer Spinney and Sergeant Mcneil heard me give out the description of vehicle #2. Officer Spinney and Sgt. Mcneil saw a damaged vehicle matching the description pass them going east on California St. Sgt. Macneil stated the truck said "Franchi" on the side. When Officer Spinney cleared the MV stop he was able to locate vehicle #2 located behind 37 Riverdale Ave. The Trucks hood and engine was still warm to the touch and had corresponding damage that matched witness statements. I was able to match pieces of the truck left at the scene of the accident to the vehicle Officer Spinney located. Pictures of the scene and both vehicles were taken and turned into the IT bureau. The co-owner of Vehicle #2 Robert Franchi could not tell us who was operating the vehicle. The co-owner of Vehicle #2 Robert appeared to be intoxicated and admitted to drinking. The owner of vehicle #2 has video footage of the vehicle being parked but could not provide us with a copy of it. Vehicle #1 suffered minor damage to its rear but was disabled and needed to be towed from the scene. Todys towed the vehicle. A towed MV report was completed and filed. Vehicle #2 suffered heavy front end damage primarily to its driver side. No injuries were reported.