crash_reports: 2000000669

On Monday November 23rd, 2020 at approximately 1211 hours I responded to the intersection of Beacon Street and Walnut Street for a motor vehicle accident involving a city owned vehicle. Beacon Street and Walnut Street are both owned and maintained by the City of Newton. At the time of the accident the weather was rainy and the road surface was wet. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1 identified as Cameron McMaster (S69781203). He stated he was operating MA REG; 949DV4 and was behind MV2 which was stopped at the red light heading north on Walnut Street. MV1 attempted to turn into the right turn only lane when he sideswiped MV2. The operator of MV1 reported no injuries and was able to leave the scene. The operator of MV2 identified as Michael Sanford (S78122480) stated he was operating a City of Newton DPW truck MA REG; M6406A and was stopped at the red light at the intersection heading northbound on Walnut Street. MV2 stated he was struck on the back passenger corner of the truck by MV1 who was attempting to pass by him on the right hand side. Minimal damage was reported on the truck. The operator of MV2 reported no injuries and was able to leave the scene. Photographs of both vehicles and their damage was taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.