crash_reports: 2000000319

Vehicle 1 described as a 2019 Nissan Rogues color gray bearing MA Pan Reg 2SNN41 was stopped in traffic southbound on Parker St near the intersecting way of Hagen Rd. Both Parker St and Hagen Rd are public ways in the City of Newton. Vehicle 1 was then rear ended by Vehicle 2 described as a 2018 Ford Van color white bearing MA Con Reg S35168 which was traveling southbound on Parker St. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained damage to the passenger side rear bumper and quarter panel. Vehicle 2 sustained damage to the drivers side front bumper and fender. The operator of Vehicle 1 identified as Chelsea Halsor stated that she was stopped on Parker St due to another uninvolved vehicle which was stopped in front of her vehicle due to a pedestrian crossing Parker St in a crosswalk. Halsor stated that while stopped she was struck from behind by Vehicle 2. Halsor stated that the force of the impact caused her to hit her head on the steering wheel. Fire and Medics responded to the scene and evaluated Halsor. Halsor was released with a patient refusal. The operator of Vehicle 2 identified as Christopher Benoit stated that he was traveling southbound on Parker St and struck Vehicle 1 which was stopped in traffic. Benoit stated that he tried to avoid the collision by swerving to the right but was unable to and as a result struck the passenger side rear of Vehicle 1. Benoit stated he was uninjured. No other witnesses on scene. Vehicle 1 was driven from the scene by Halsor. An RMV check of Vehicle 2 revealed that the registration was expired as of 12/31/2019. Tody's responded and removed the vehicle. A Towed MV Inventory Sheet was completed. An RMV check also revealed that Benoits MA Drivers License (MA DL# S9550481) was suspended. As a result Benoit was issued in hand MA Uniform Citation T1268483 and cited for Mgl 90/23 Operation of a Motor Vehicle After License Suspension, Mgl 90/9 Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle on a Public Way and City Ordinance Violation 19-71 Following to Close.