crash_reports: 2100000708

On 09/15/2021 I was dispatched to a possible MVA hit and run involving an unmarked Newton Police cruiser. MV1, a Ryder rental truck, was driving southbound on Washburn St in the area of Pearl St. As MV1 turned left on Pearl St, the rear of the truck swung out, and struck MV2 (the unmarked cruiser) on the front drivers side by the wheel well and bumper. The accident was heard by the officer working the detail, and witnessed by the work crew. MV1 continued on Pearl St, and turned right on to Peabody St. He was followed by the unmarked unit which did not have emergency lights and sirens. He obeyed all traffic laws, until he was pulled over by a marked police unit. Operator of MV1 stated he did not realize the truck had struck any vehicles on Washburn St. MV1 had minor damage to the passenger side rear. MV2 had damage to the front drivers side and bumper. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. No injuries occurred. It appears the operator of MV1 would not have known the accident occurred until he was pulled over.