crash_reports: 2000000289

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Harvard Street and Washington Park, Newton for a report of a construction vehicle that crashed into a City of Newton fire hydrant. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Harvard Street and Washington Park are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash, Michael Clavette (S36731553). Clavette is employed S and P Construction and was operating a 1998 Mack 700 (MA CON: S71054) while working as a sub contractor for Feeney Brothers on Washington Park. Clavette stated he was attempting to back down Washington Park (W) from Harvard Street. Clavette stated he pulled his vehicle forward to reposition and the front bumper area made contact with a fire hydrant in front of 82 Harvard Street. I observed minor damage to the front bumper area of MV1. I observed minor damage to the fire hydrant. Photos were taken of the damage and submitted to the IT Bureau. The City of Newton Water Department was notified.