crash_reports: 2000000426

Witness states that he observed MV#2 backing up in the parking area at #277 Auburn St when its rear bumper struck the passengers side rear quarter on MV#1. MV#2 then left the area without providing any information. MV#1 was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash, though we did locate the owner in the area. MV#2 is described by the witness as Ma. Reg. 7JR813, a gold colored sedan. plate given and MV description don't match. No injuries, no tows. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I attempted to make contact with the registered owner of MV2, Peter Roche (S71322534), with a negative result. A Hit and Run inquiry was mailed to Mr. Roche. On Monday, August 17, 2020, I spoke with Mr. Roche. Roche stated his daughter, Kristin Roach (S17075126), was operating his vehicle and she mentioned to him that she bumped into a car. Mr. Roche's information has been added to this report to reflect him as the registered owner of MV2. I spoke with Kristin via telephone. Kristin stated she was parked in awkward spot in the parking lot of 277 Auburn Street. Kristin stated she reversed out of her parking spot and felt a little bump. Kristin stated she got out of her car and didn't see any damage to either vehicle. I asked Kristin if she made an attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle her vehicle crashed in to. Kristin's information has been added to this report to reflect her as the operator of MV2. I spoke with Officer G. Claflin who stated there was obvious damage to MV1 at the time that he documented this crash. After completing my investigation, Ms. Roche will be cited for Chapter 90, Section 24 (Leaving the Scene of Property Damage). Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115913 will be mailed to Ms. Roche.