crash_reports: 2100000848

On Thursday October 21st, 2021 at approximately 1114 hours I responded to the area of Commonwealth Ave and Auburn Street for a motor vehicle accident involving a city vehicle. At the time of the accident the weather was partly cloudy and the road surface was dry. Commonwealth Ave and Auburn Street are both owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of the city DPW truck MA CON REG: M2940A, identified as Joseph Driscoll (S99322981). Joseph stated he was stopped at the red light in the Commonwealth Ave carriage lane waiting for the green light to cross over Commonwealth Ave onto Auburn Street. Joseph stated when the light turned green he began entering into Commonwealth Ave when his vehicle made contact with another vehicle. Joseph stated he had the green light and was traveling straight and did not see the other vehicle until contact was made. Joseph reported no damage to the DPW truck and reported no injuries. I spoke with the operator of the other vehicle involved, identified as Thomas Sullivan (S53107703). Thomas stated he was operating MA REG; W25387 and was traveling northbound on Auburn Street and had the green light to enter Commonwealth Ave. Thomas stated he was turning left onto Commonwealth Ave when his vehicle was struck in the rear passenger side area. Moderate damage was observed and reported on the rear and passenger side. Thomas reported no injures. Pictures of both vehicles were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. Both vehicles were able to leave the scene without further incident.