crash_reports: 2100000766

On 09/28/2021 @ approx. 0339 hrs. while on patrolin the area of 1717 Beacon St. I, Officer Sullivan, observed two motor vehicles pulled off to the side of the Beacon St. (public way). The rear vehicle MA Reg. W27879 had its hazard lights on with the operator, in the vehicle, in the driver's seat. The forward vehicle MA Reg. 3FHK99 also with its operator seated in the driver's seat. The vehicle was running and the operator was testing the operation of the vehicle by slowly moving forward by tapping the accelerator. I observed the vehicle to have tire/wheel damage to multiple tires. I activated my blue lights and exited my cruiser. As I approached the two vehicles I instructed the forward operator identified as Jiang, Xuan to stop the vehicle. The operator from the rear vehicle exited his vehicle. He was identified as Tao,Haichun. Mr. Tao stated his friend (Mr. Jiang) called him and stated he had a damaged tire. I later discovered through continued conversation that Tao is his boss. The two men work at IQ kitchen restaurant located at 1158 Beacon St, Newton. The location of the business is approximately 1 mile from the location of this incident. Jiang stated he was coming from work. while speaking with Jiang the odor of Alcoholic beverage was detected. further information in regards to this incident is documented. Reference Newton PD incident report #21041400. The location of a crash is unknown at this time. The vehicle sustained damage along the passenger side of the vehicle, mirror taken off and damage to three tires; two front and rear passenger. The vehicle MA Reg. 3FHK99 was towed from the area of 1717 Beacon St, Newton by Tody's Towing. The Incident/crash to be further investigated with pending MV violations.