crash_reports: 2100000693

Upon arrival, I observed vehicle 1 (Massachusetts Registration:1WTP57, 2007 Honda Civic) and vehicle 2 (Massachusetts Registration: 3STL41, 2010 Honda Civic) in the middle of the intersection of Lowell Ave and Austin St (public ways in the City of Newton). I observed heavy damage to the back passenger door to vehicle 1, the airbags were deployed, and both occupants were out of the vehicle. There was significant damage to the front bumper of vehicle 2 causing the license plate to fall off. Operator 1, Jefferson Contreras Payes, did not speak English, therefore the passenger, Luis Barrera Salguero translated and gave a statement. He stated that they were traveling southbound on Lowell Ave and they were turning left onto Austin St when they collided with vehicle 2. He indicated that vehicle 2 was traveling northbound on Lowell Ave prior to the collision. Mr. Salguero stated he tried to warn operator 1 not to turn, but it was too late. Operator 2, Catherine McDonough, stated she was traveling northbound on Lowell Ave at an estimation of 25 MPH. She stated, when she was crossing the intersection of Lowell Ave and Austin St, vehicle 1 abruptly turned onto Austin St. Ms. McDonough stated she was unable to stop in time, thus colliding into vehicle 1 at an angle. A witness, Alessandro Baccini, stated he was riding a bicycle on Lowell Ave directly behind vehicle 2. He stated vehicle 2 had the right of way and vehicle 1 should not have turned. All parties involved declined medical attention. Vehicle 1 was towed by Tody's Towing, and vehicle 2 was driven away by operator 2.