crash_reports: 2100000682

On 9/9/21, at 1614 hrs, Newton Police and Fire personnel responded to Lowell Ave. at Austin S. for a motor vehicle accident involving a City of Newton student transportation van. Upon arrival, all involved parties including students reported no injuries. Each student's guardian was contacted and responded to the scene to sign a patient refusal and take custody of their child. The operator of MV#1 stated he made a complete stop at the stop sign on Austin St. prior to crossing westbound over Lowell Ave. As MV#1 proceeded across the intersection he was struck on the passenger side by MV#2 (JCS transport van) which was traveling south on Lowell Ave. The operator of MV#2 stated he was traveling south on Lowell Ave. approaching the intersection of Austin St. when he observed MV#1 crossing westbound on Lowell Ave. The operator of MV#2 stated due to the rain and slick conditions he could not stop his vehicle in time prior to colliding into MV#1. No damage was observed to MV#2 (JCS transportation van) however MV#1 sustained damage to its passenger side front and rear door. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. Pictures of the damage were captured on the N492 camera and will be attached to this report. Both operators were given directions on how to obtain a copy of this report.