crash_reports

At approximately 0147 hours I was dispatched to the area of 250 Waltham St for report of an MVA. Upon my arrival I spoke with the involved parties. The operator of vehicle 1 stated that as she was traveling southbound on Waltham St she noticed a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed from her rear. This vehicle tailgated her for a short time, until she attempted to pull over to the side of the road to let the vehicle pass. As she was signaling her desire to do so, she was struck in the rear by vehicle 1. The operator of vehicle 2 stated a similar account, and added that he was not paying attention prior to striking vehicle 1 in the rear. All parties declined medical attention, and both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene safely.

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.****

On, 11/19/2020 at approximately 1700 hrs, Newton Police and Fire were dispatched to Commonwealth Ave. and Prince St. for a reported head on motor vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, I observed MV#1 ( 1WDR15) facing eastbound in the westbound travel lane. MV#2 (986KW1) was also facing eastbound, but in the eastbound travel lane. Both vehicles had significant front end damage, consistent with a head on motor vehicle collision. The operator of MV#1 was sitting on the grassy median upon my arrival. She stated she was traveling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. when she became distracted by the radio, crossed over the double yellow line into the westbound lane of Commonwealth Ave. and collided with MV #2. The operator of MV#2 was entrapped in her vehicle, but was able to be extracted from the vehicle by Newton Fire personnel. Operator #2 was able to inform me that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. She noticed MV#1 cross over the double yellow line at a high rate of speed, and collide into her vehicle. The operator of MV#2 was conscious and alert and transported to Tufts Medical Center Boston for an evaluation. The operator of MV#1 declined medical attention and was given a Massachusetts Uniform Citation (T2014484) for violating MGL. Ch. 89. Sec. 4(a) Marked Lanes Violation. Both vehicles were towed away from the scene by Tody's Towing Service. Photographs of this collision were taken on the (N492) camera and will be attached to this report.

At approximately 1425HRs on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, I was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash, which took place on Nahanton St., between number 293 and Winchester St. Upon arrival, I observed MV1 to be facing eastbound in the westbound travel lane. It had its passenger's side front bumper contacting the passenger's side front bumper of MV3 and MV2 was off of the roadway, to the left of MV1's front driver's side. MV1: I noted damage to its front driver's side bumper, head light, fender, hood area and flat tire. On MV1's front passenger's side, I noted damage to its bumper, head light, fender and hood area. MV2: I noted damage to its front driver's side bumper, head light, fender, hood area and flat tire. MV3: I noted damage to its front passenger's side bumper. Upon speaking with the operator of MV1, they stated they were traveling eastbound on Nahanton St. At this time, they began to retrieve something from their bag on the passenger's seat. They then crossed MV 1 over the center yellow divider lines and struck MV2 and MV3. Upon speaking with the operator of MV2, they stated the last thing they remember is that they were traveling westbound on Nahanton St. and then that their vehicle was traveling backwards; They do not remember the crash. Upon speaking with the operator of MV3, they stated they were traveling westbound on Nahanton St. when MV1 crossed over the center yellow divider lines at a high rate of speed. They observe MV1 crash into MV2, pushing it backwards and to the side. MV1 then continued forward and impacted MV3. The operator of MV1 received a ride from their father, after signing a patient refusal. Newton Medics transported the operator of MV2 to the hospital. And the operator of MV3 was able to drive their vehicle away, after signing a patient refusal. Both MV1 and MV2 were removed by the scene by Todys Services (NPD Towed Motor Vehicle Form Filled). I cleared without further incident.