crash_reports

On Sunday 2/13/22 at approximately 1746 hours while assigned to marked unit n501 patrolling division n495, I was dispatched to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Homer St. for a report of a single car MVA into a traffic signal. Upon arrival I observed Ma Reg 9LL519 on the island facing eastbound in the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Homer St. The vehicle hit and knocked the traffic signal off its base and landed in the eastbound lane of Homer Street. Operator, O'CONNOR James, states he was travelling Eastbound on Commonwealth Ave and attempted to turn right onto Homer Street. He was unable to pull out of the turn due to the snowy and icy conditions and slid into and knocked over the traffic signal. I was able to move the signal out of the lane of traffic and onto the center island and Dagle Electric was notified. Two pictures were taken and attached to this report. O'CONNOR's vehicle was inoperable and was towed by Tody's. At the time of the accident it was difficult to determine what the damage was. Most serious damage appears to be to the under carriage, rendering the vehicle inoperable.

I responded to the area of Beacon St.@Washington St. for a two car MVA. I arrived in the area and observed the two vehicles stopped on the eastbound side of Washington St. V1; MA Reg. 6XY435, 2014 Honda/CRV color white, V1 operator Sylvia Chin MA OLN S83835816. V1 passenger Ashley Chin was seated in the rear passenger seat. There was also a medium size dog in the rear passenger compartment. V2; MA Reg. 666RX3, 2015 Honda/SUV color white, V2 operator Shaina Butler MA OLN S38029127. passengers were two minor children (operator's daughters), AKaile Platt 9 y.o. and Anaii Platt 6 y.o. The V1 passenger was evaluated by EMS for a possible back injury. She was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by ambulance. V1 operator was concerned about her dog possibly having an injury. The dog appeared to be uninjured. She was advised to have the dog checked by a Vet when possible. Neither MV had airbag deployment. V1 was on Beacon St stopped at the traffic light. V2 attempted to come to a stop behind V1. V2 skidded on the snow covered road (Beacon St.) attempting to stop and collided into the rear of V1. The two vehicles had moderate damage. Neither vehicle required towing service.

MV1 operator was travelling down hill on Countryside Rd when vehicle controls were lost and MV1 drove onto 241 Countryside Rd front lawn. Road conditions include snowing at the time of incident and slippery roads due to snow and ice. MV1 operator was able to remove vehicle from front lawn. no injuries reported. Homeowner, Richard Goldstone will speak with homeowners insurance about possible damage to lawn.

Operator of MV1 stated they were coming down their very steep driveway at 40 Baldpate Hill Rd. when their vehicle slid across the street, and into the front exterior of 49 Baldpate Hill Rd. It should be noted it was snowing and there was snow on the driveway and roadway. There was front end damage to MV1 and damage to the exterior and garden of 49 Baldpate Hill Rd. Tody's responded to dislodge the vehicle from the home. MV1 was parked legally out front of 49 Baldpate Hill Rd. for the night. Both the operator and passenger of MV1 signed patient refusals. The homeowner of 49 Baldpate Hill Rd. was inside at the time of the crash but was unharmed. The homeowner took pictures of the damage, was made aware of the situation and advised to contact their insurance company regarding the damage to the home.

On Sunday February 13, 2022 at approx. 1751 hours I responded to Beacon Street at Washington Street for a report of a two motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival on scene I observed the roadway to be very icy and snow. Another Officer was at the same intersection from another crash that happened just prior to this one. I spoke with the operator and passenger of vehicle one. They both stated they were stopped at the red traffic signal on Beacon Street at Washington Street when they felt impact in the rear of their vehicle from vehicle two. I spoke with operator of vehicle two who stated she was traveling north on Beacon Street observed the red traffic signal and the vehicle one stopped. She stated he applied the vehicles brakes and the vehicle started to slide uncontrollable down hill. She tried to turn to avoid vehicle one and her vehicle lost control and spun around and had impact with vehicle one. There were no reported injuries at this time and all parties advised of the process. This crash was unavoidable due to weather conditions, Beacon Street was a sheet of ice and the roadway was not treated. A notification was made to have a sander to arrive on scene to treat the roadway before we could even move the impacted vehicles and prevent further crashes.