crash_reports: 22000140

MV1 Operator states he was at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Centre Street traveling eastbound. MV1 Operator stated the green light for the left turn only was activated. The green light to go straight ahead for the middle lane was not activated. MV1 Operator states he was then rear ended by MV2. MV1 Operator stated the other vehicle drove away without stopping to exchange information. MV1 sustained damage to rear center. MV1 Operator had no injuries. Dispatch stated MV2 (MA REG #W63589) had no MA OLN on file for the vehicle. I was unable to find or contact anyone who owned MV2. No injuries, no tows. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): MV2 is a black 2011 Mercedes E350 (MA CON: W63589) . This vehicle is registered to a LAJANSLIM Services Inc out of 346 Eastern Avenue in Lynn, Ma. I attempted to located a contact number for this company with a negative result. On February 15, 2022, I contacted the listed insurance carrier for MV2, Commerce Insurance. Commerce could not provide any contact information for the registered owner of the vehicle, but they were able to provide contact information for the vehicles insurance agent, Friendly Insurance. I contacted Friendly Insurance with an address out of Lynn, Ma. An agent there was able to provide contact information for the owner of MV2, Mr. Fritherson Jean-Baptiste (S50659798). I contacted Mr. Jean-Baptiste who confirmed he is the owner of the 2011 Mercedes E350 involved in the crash. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated he was not operating his vehicle at the time of the crash and stated it was someone that works for him. Mr. Jean-Baptiste was not able to provide the name of the operator of his vehicle at the time of the crash, but stated he would look into it and contact me with that information. Mr. Jean-Baptiste contacted me later and the day and said he was half asleep when we first spoke. I explained to Mr. Jean-Baptiste again why I contacted him regarding his vehicle. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated his girlfriend has COVID and he has been quarenteening with her in Quincy. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated his car was parked in Cambridge and to his knowledge no one else has operated it. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated he did not understand what was going on with his vehicle and stated he now does not know where it is. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated he believes his vehicle may now be stolen. Mr. Jean-Baptiste was advised that if he believes his vehicle was stolen and he does not know who was operating it at the time of the crash on February 12, he needs to contact the Cambridge Police Department and report the vehicle stolen. I advised Mr. Jean-Baptiste that I would follow up with him about his vehicle and it's operator. Officer Perry spoke with a witness to the crash, Mr. Robert Drabiuk. Mr. Drabiuk stated he was at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Centre Street on foot when he observed the crash. Mr. Drabiuk stated to Officer Perry he observed MV2 rear end MV1. Mr. Drabiuk also stated the operator of MV2 got out of the vehicle after the crash, put his hands in the air, and then drove away without exchange of information. Mr. Drabiuk stated he observed a black Mercedes (MA REG # W63589) drive off and stated there was a black male operating the motor vehicle. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): As of February 28, 2022, I have attempted to contact Mr. Jean-Baptiste numerous times to follow up on his vehicle's involvement in this crash. A party answers the phone and after I identify myself they hang up. There is no record to date of Mr. Jean-Baptiste reporting his vehicle stolen. At this time, I am unable to indeifty Mr. Jean-Baptiste as the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash.