crash_reports: 22000062

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, at approximately 2012hrs, MV1 was traveling Southbound on Centre St. when it was struck head on at the intersection of Walnut St. and Centre St. MV2 was traveling Northbound on Centre St. and struck MV1 when attempting to take a left turn on to Walnut St.. The operator and passenger of MV1 stated they were traveling straight through the intersection when they witnessed MV2 cross into their lane to turn onto Walnut St.. Operator of MV1 stated she slammed on her brakes, but was still struck by the on coming vehicle. The operator of MV2 stated she was traveling Northbound and was preparing to take a left turn onto Walnut St. The operator stated she was not paying attention and did not see MV1 when turning. Newton Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance Service were on scene to assist. The operator and passenger of MV1 and the operator of MV2 were evaluated by paramedics and signed patient refusals. Both vehicles sustained heavy front end damage and were towed by Tody's Towing and removed from the scene. The operator of MV2 was issued in hand Citation #T2014399 for failure to yield when turning. Both operators were informed a report would be generated in regards to the incident.