crash_reports: 2000000683

Mv#1 operator stated he was behind Mv#2 on Walnut St N/B preparing to turn left on Beacon St W/B. #1 stated on the green light he proceeded to drive around #2 by entering the left turn lane. #1 stated as he passed by #2's trailer first where the left lane opening begins as marked by the white lines, #2 truck body veered left crashing into #1 passenger side front. #1 sustained two passenger side flat tires and moderate damage to passenger side front door hinge area. #1 was later asked on scene if he crossed the marked double yellow lines while driving around #2. #1 stated he did not and pointed out the exact spot where he stayed within his lane where the left lane started. Mv#1 was left in the Mobil garage parking lot at this intersection where he arranged to have his flat tires and/or rims repaired. #2 operator stated #1 was directly behind him in traffic. There was a slight language barrier with #2. #2 stated as he proceeded to enter the left turn lane on the green light, at the same time #1 reversed from behind him and then drove around him on the left causing the collision. #2 stated #1 drove around the double yellow lines at the time of the collision. #2 sustained moderate damage to driver's side wheel, tire and front end. Mv#2 arranged a private tow from the Mobil garage parking lot.