crash_reports: 2000000414

Vehicle 1 was stopped in traffic on Commonwealth Ave at the intersection of Washington St. Both Commonwealth Ave and Washington St are public ways in the City of Newton. Vehicle 1 was located in the left turn lane of the westbound side of Commonwealth Ave. Vehicle 2 was located westbound side of Commonwealth Ave in the left turn lane. Vehicle 2 was located directly behind Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 then moved forward colliding with the rear of Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 then drove around Vehicle 1 and made a left hand turn on to Washington St from the center lane of Commonwealth Ave. Vehicle 2 left the area without leaving any identifying information. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained damage to the rear bumper. Since Vehicle 2 left the scene the damage to Vehicle 2 is unknown. No injuries were reported on scene, no transports were required. No tows were required. The operator of Vehicle 1 identified as Borris Partensky stated that he was stopped in traffic in the left turn only lane of Commonwealth Ave westbound awaiting the red light. Partensky stated that he was then rear ended by Vehicle 2. Partensky stated that he then got out of this vehicle and signaled to the operator of Vehicle 2 to stop. Partensky stated that Vehicle 2 did not stop, quickly drove around Vehicle 1 and made a left hand turn from the center lane of Commonwealth Ave on to Washington St. Partensky described the operator of Vehicle 2 as a white male in his early 20's with dark hair. Partensky described Vehicle 2 as a newer model Chevrolet Silverado Pickup color white with a paper temporary license plate. Partensky states that the license plate may have started with the numbers "33" and ended with "IT". The state of the license plate is unknown. Partensky stated that his vehicle is a Tesla which has the ability to take photographs. Partensky states he will download the images and send them to me. I also spoke to witness Deb Finamore. Finamore states that she is a city of Newton employee and at the time of the crash was operating her personal vehicle (Ford Escape color Black).Finamore also stated that prior to the crash between Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2 she observed Vehicle 2 tailgating her vehicle as she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. Finamore stated that Vehicle 2 tried to pass her several times on Commonwealth Ave and eventually made a left turn off of Commonwealth Ave on to Temple St. Finamore states that she was stopped in traffic at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Washington St and was located directly in front of Vehicle 1. Finamore states that she then observed Vehicle 2 located behind Vehicle 1. Finamore states that she that when she got a green signal she made a left turn onto Washington St and heard the impact of the collision between Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2. Finamore states that she then observed in her rear view mirror Vehicle 2 drive around Vehicle 1 and make a left turn southbound onto Washington St. Finamore states that she attempted to get the registration information of Vehicle 2 however Vehicle 2 continued southbound on Washington St at a high rate of speed. Finamore states that she then followed Vehicle 2 at a safe distance and observed Vehicle 2 commit a red light violation at the intersection of Washington St and the entrance of Newton Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington St). Finamore states that Vehicle 2 went around stopped traffic at the intersection by entering the left turn only lane to pass stopped traffic to the right. Finamore states that she then observed Vehicle 2 commit another red light violation at the intersection of Beacon St and Washington St. Finamore states that Vehicle 2 entered the left turn only lane at the intersection to pass stopped traffic to the right. Finamore states that she then lost sight of Vehicle 2 as it continued southbound on Washington St. Finamore described Vehicle 2 as a newer model Chevrolet pickup truck color white. Finamore believes that Vehicle 2 had a paper temporary plate, unknown registration number or state of registration. Finamore described the operator of Vehicle 2 as a young white male in his 20's. On 08/03/2020 I was able to view photo's of Vehicle 2 taken by witness Deb Finamore. The photo's revealed Vehicle 2's rear registration plate as 333991T. An NCIC check revealed that this registration belongs to a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado color white out of Maryland. The Maryland RMV also lists the vehicle registration as stolen. No further information was provided by the Maryland RMV. In the photo's Vehicle 2 also appears to be a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado color white. At this time I am unable to identify the operator of Vehicle 2. I called and notified the owner of Vehicle 1 Borris Partensky of my findings. Partensky will be providing this information to his insurance company.