crash_reports: 2100000312

MV1 was pulling out of Lothrop St to turn left on Crafts St to head Eastbound. He believes he did not turn the steering wheel hard enough and consequently collided with the utility pole across the street from Lothrop St. MV1 operator, Dylan Newman also admits to texting on his cellular device during driving. Dylan was given MA Uniform Citation T2080930 in hand for 90/8M Texting While Driving. No injuries were reported, a verbal refusal was given by Dylan's mother to the medics and the vehicle was towed by Tody's. The vehicle showed heavy damage to all front areas. All airbags were deployed during the crash. John Reiner, a witness, stopped to give a statement on scene. John stated that he was driving Eastbound on Crafts St at Watertown St when he saw a van pull out of Lothrop St to turn left and then all of the sudden stop. Once John got closer to the scene, he discovered that the van had actually collided with a pole and went to assist Dylan out of the vehicle. John said that Dylan was immediately looking for his cellular phone when he was getting out of the car and told John that he was on his phone when the crash happened.