crash_reports: 2000000295

On 05/15/2020, at 2100 hours, I responded to the area 399 Washington St. for a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, I observed a red Toyota Highlander (MA Reg. 82F930) with heavy front end damage from colliding with and knocking down a cement light pole. The operator of the vehicle had fled the scene prior to our arrival. The registered owner is Orlin R. Aguilar. Inside the vehicle were 'Five Star Moving' logs indicating that Aguilar works at 95 Adams St. The route Aguilar would take home from his employer's address to his house in Chelsea would take him past the crash location. Chelsea PD was contacted to check on Aguilar's wellbeing. Ofc. Serrano of CPD located Aguilar in his apartment taking a shower. He appeared intoxicated with redness on his nose and face. Aguilar stated his car was stolen and he had no idea why it would be in Newton. Chelsea PD's wellbeing check was performed over a half hour after the accident and, according to GPS, Aguilar's home is 14 minutes from the crash location. Dispatch contacted Uber and Lyft to inquire if Aguilar was picked up in the area of the crash. There are also surveillance cameras outside of Honda Village across from the crash. Charges are pending further investigation of the ride-share info and surveillance footage. Pictures of the damage to the city pole and vehicle were emailed to IT. Tody's responded and towed the vehicle. Washington St. is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.