crash_reports: 2100000489

MV1 operator stated he was operating southbound on Grant Ave prior to Commonwealth Ave (both public ways ) and was attempting to travel straight through the intersection. MV1 operator stated MV3 (unknown white colored mini-van, driven by an unknown elderly white female) was operating northbound before Grant Ave, attempted to take a left onto Commonwealth Ave westbound. MV1 operator stated MV3 made the turn suddenly and did not yield the right of way to him, forcing him to swerve to avoid an accident with MV3. MV1 operator said because he had to swerve suddenly, the front end of his MV struck MV2 driver side which was stopped on Commonwealth Ave eastbound at Grant Ave. MV1 operator said MV3 was not struck and continued westbound on Commonwealth Ave. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage, and was towed by Tody's. MV1 operator reported no injuries at this time. MV2 operator stated she was stopped on Commonwealth Ave eastbound at Grant Ave. MV2 operator's story collaborated with MV1's story. MV2 operator said she witnessed MV3 suddenly cut off MV1 by taking a sharp left at the intersection, failing to yield the right of way to MV1. MV2 operator stated because MV1 had attempted to avoid a MVA with MV3, MV2's driver side was struck by MV1. MV2 sustained heavy driver side damage, and was towed by Todys. MV2 passenger was an infant that was checked by medics and appeared to be uninjured at this time, MV2 operator stated she struck her head on the driver side window and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for an evaluation. MV3 was unlocated at this time. Photos of the accident were taken and forwarded to the I.T. Bureau.