crash_reports: 2100000730

On Monday, September 20, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 277 Elliot Street, Newton with N498 (Officer Durickas) for a report of a crash involving a City of Newton vehicle. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Elliot Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Mr. John Doughty (S80542461), stated to Officer Durickas he was operating his 2014 GMC 1500 (MA: 6DJ399) near 277 Elliot Street (N). Mr. Doughty stated a vehicle in front of him came to quick stop in the roadway and was attempting to make a left turn into the Stone Institute located at 277 Elliot Street. Mr. Doughty stated at this time he was coming to a stop and the vehicle behind him, MV2, rear ended him. Mr. Doughty reported back pain as a result of the crash and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Fallon Medics for further evaluation. Officer Durickas observed damage to the rear bumper area of MV1. A private tow was contacted by Mr. Doughty and his vehicle was removed from the roadway. The operator of MV2, Mr. Denis Doucet (S15405545), stated to Officer Durickas he was operating a City of Newton owned 2018 Ford F350 (MA MVN: M2954A near 277 Elliot Street (N). Mr. Doucet stated the vehicle in front of him came to a quick stop and the front end of his vehicle crashed into the rear of MV1. Mr. Doucet reported no injuries. Officer Durickas observed damage to the front bumper/front passenger side fender area of MV2. Mr. Doucet is employee d by the City of Newton DPW. Photos were taken of both vehicles and submitted to the IT Bureau.