crash_reports: 2000000567

On 09/30/2020 I responded to the area of Waverley Ave and Brackett Rd for a single vehicle motor vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Both Waverley Ave and Brackett Rd are public ways in the City of Newton. Vehicle 1 described as a 2011 Kenworth commercial box truck (RI Con Reg 80859). Vehicle 1 was traveling southbound on Waverley Ave when it struck overhanging utility wires (Eversource Pole #44) located over the roadway near the intersection of Brackett Rd. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained major damage to the roof of the cargo area. The force of the impact caused the utility pole #44 to break in half. It should be noted that at the time of the crash the weather was steady rain with high winds. No injuries were reported on scene. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that he was traveling southbound on Waverly Ave and did not see the power lines until it was too late. After further investigation it was determined that a tree(private) located on Brackett Rd had come down due to the high winds and landed on power lines. These power lines were also attached to utility pole #44. The force caused the power lines from utility pole #44 to sag over Waverley Ave. As result Vehicle 1 did not have enough clearance under the power lines. Vehicle 1 was towed from the scene by Tody's Towing. Towed MV inventory completed. Due to the live wires in the roadway, Newton Fire responded and secured the scene. Eversource was also notified and responded to the scene. Pictures were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.