crash_reports: 22000528

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 1239 Washington Street, Newton for a report of a MVA/ hit and run that just occurred. An anonymous reporting party stated a Fed Ex Express vehicle backed up in front of this location and crashed into a parking meter and left the area. In front of 1239 Washington Street (BabyKoo), I observed 2 City of Newton parking meters damaged as a result of the crash. They were meters 8203 and 8204. I requested Newton Dispatch notify the city about the damage. Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. I canvassed the area for surveillance cameras with a negative result. A short time later, Mr. Ian Ayers (S35965744) stated he was operating a 2018 ISU Fed Ex truck (MA CON: T76445) at the time of the crash. Mr. Ayers stated he parked his truck in front of 1239 Washington Street and ran across the street to grab a coffee. Mr. Ayers stated when he pulled away he thought he heard a sound but didn't know what it was. Mr. Ayers later observed damage to his vehicle and came to the station to report it. Mr. Ayers was advised. Washington Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.