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Operator of vehicle one Kathryn Packman stated that she was driving westbound on Dedham St near Winchester St. Packman stated that she had a green light and began to turn left into the southbound lane of Winchester St. Packman stated that as she turned left a bike that was travelling southbound in the northbound lane of Winchester St went through the red light and struck the front passenger side fender of her vehicle. Packman stated that there was a solar glare as she turned left. Packman stated that she did not see the bicyclist prior to the crash. Packman stated that she was not injured . Packman's vehicle had a small dent on it's front passenger side fender. Bicyclist Paul Cannon stated that he was riding his bike southbound on Winchester St in the northbound lane against traffic. Cannon stated that he was riding against traffic because he was scared of the north side of the intersection of Winchester St at Dedham and Needham Streets. Cannon stated that he did not look at the traffic signal to see if he had the right of way because he wanted to focus on the road. Cannon stated that he assumed that Packman's vehicle wold stop for him. After the crash Cannon fell from his bike and onto the roadway. Cannon was treated at the scene by Newton EMS for minor abrasions to his left arm and left leg. Cannon refused further medical aid and signed a patient refusal form. Cannon's bike was not damaged in the crash. I took photos of Packman's vehicle and forwarded the disk to the NPD's IT bureau for downloading. Based upon statements made to me by Packman and Cannon , I believe that Cannon is at fault for the crash because he failed to see if he had the right way.