crash_reports: 2000000240

On 03/18/20 at approximately 13:01 I responded to the intersection of Winchester St and Heatherland Rd. for a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with Newton Police Detail Officer Schaefer who was involved in the accident. Officer Schaefer was operating his own vehicle (Mass Reg#1JP123 Blue 2001 Cadillac Deville) and headed back to a paid Feeney Brothers detail. Officer Schaefer stated he was traveling due South down Winchester St. approximately 30mph when a light colored vehicle (later determined to be Mass Reg#9FG942- Grey 2010 Toyota Prius operated by Rosana Cristina Brasileiro) pulled out of the one-way Heatherland Rd, the wrong way. Officer Schaefer stated the Prius struck him on his drivers side front and rear doors causing the vehicle to crash into the curb and causing his side air bag to deploy. Officer Schaefer was wearing his seatbelt but struck his head off the interior of his vehicle. I attempted to speak with the operator of the other vehicle Rosana Brasileiro but she only spoke Portuguese. Newton Fire Department Engine #7 was also on scene and Fire Fighter Ian Moniz stated he spoke a different dialect but was able to communicate with her. Fire Fighter Moniz translated for me and I was able to ascertain that Brasileiro stated she was driving due West on Heatherland Rd(wrong way) when she didn't see the other vehicle and made contact with it. I asked Brasileiro for a License and she handed me a Brazilian Passport and stated she didn't have a license. She stated she was just visiting from Brazil and that she was operating her bosses vehicle. Brasileiro was handed Mass. Criminal Citation #T2080843 for Ch90/ Sec10- Unlicensed Operation, Ch90/ Sec 16-Operating on a one way the wrong way and Ch 89/ Sec 8-Failure to yield to the right of way. Both vehicles were towed from the scene while Officer Schaefer went with the Medics to Newton-Wellesley Hospital to get checked out. Sgt. McLean and Traffic Officer Wilson (N523) were also on scene and Officer Wilson took pictures. Sgt. McLean traveled to N.W.H. to check on Officer Schaefer. All roads mentioned/traveled on in this report are public ways in the City of Newton as they are serviced and maintained by this city.