crash_reports

Based on observations, and statements made, the following occurred. M/V#1 was the second car in line, in the westbound lane of Elliot St. The operator stopped behind a white M/V that had stopped for a red traffic light. When the light turned green, M/V#1 followed the white M/V into the intersection of Elliot St. and Chestnut St. when it was impacted by M/V#2 (which was traveling north on Chestnut St.). Based on witness accounts, M/V#2 was traveling west on Chestnut St. at a high rate of speed, and ran the red light. The impact forced M/V#1 into a traffic light pole on the south west corner of Chestnut and Elliot St. knocking it down. Operator #1 was treated on scene by medics, Operator #2 was transported to NWH. Citation # T2080748 was issued to Operator #2 for MGL CH 89 S 9, Red Light Violation Ditigal pictures were taken of the damage to the vehicles, and city property. The memory card was placed into the IT beurue.

On 05/15/2020, at 2100 hours, I responded to the area 399 Washington St. for a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, I observed a red Toyota Highlander (MA Reg. 82F930) with heavy front end damage from colliding with and knocking down a cement light pole. The operator of the vehicle had fled the scene prior to our arrival. The registered owner is Orlin R. Aguilar. Inside the vehicle were 'Five Star Moving' logs indicating that Aguilar works at 95 Adams St. The route Aguilar would take home from his employer's address to his house in Chelsea would take him past the crash location. Chelsea PD was contacted to check on Aguilar's wellbeing. Ofc. Serrano of CPD located Aguilar in his apartment taking a shower. He appeared intoxicated with redness on his nose and face. Aguilar stated his car was stolen and he had no idea why it would be in Newton. Chelsea PD's wellbeing check was performed over a half hour after the accident and, according to GPS, Aguilar's home is 14 minutes from the crash location. Dispatch contacted Uber and Lyft to inquire if Aguilar was picked up in the area of the crash. There are also surveillance cameras outside of Honda Village across from the crash. Charges are pending further investigation of the ride-share info and surveillance footage. Pictures of the damage to the city pole and vehicle were emailed to IT. Tody's responded and towed the vehicle. Washington St. is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.

On May 15, 2020 at approximately 22:26 hours Officer Stake and I responded to 163 Suffolk Rd for a hit and run that had just occurred. Upon arrival, we observed MV1,a black Cadillac Escalate with heavy rear end damage parked facing westbound in front of 163 Suffolk Rd. MV1 also was had damage to the passenger side due to it being pushed into a utility pole. MV1 was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. I spoke with the residents of 170 Suffolk Rd, who said that they heard the crash and went outside and saw a dark colored Jeep Wrangler leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. They described the Jeep Wrangler as a "newer" model, possibly a four door with a hard top. The residents of 163 Suffolk Rd have a camera system and will view the footage at a later time. Units checked the area for the Jeep Wrangler but were unable to locate it. Todys's responded and removed MV1 from the scene. **Update by Ofc. Hamann** At 0600 hours, Dispatch advised me that a male party that was involved in an accident last night (5/15/20). Brett Catlin stated that he was driving home from CVS last night and admitted to looking down at his phone and then had crashed. He stated after he crashed he drove to his home, which is 4 houses down. He stated he had called the owner of the vehicle and apologized and stated he was going to report it in the morning. I advised him that there will charges pending.****