crash_reports

On Thursday, August 8, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Centre Street and Mt. Ida Street for a report of a 3 car motor vehicle crash with entrapment. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Centre Street and Mt. Ida Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. On arrival, I was updated by Sgt. Chisholm that one of the vehicles (MV3) had a female operator that was entrapped as a result of the collision. She was freed from the vehicle by the Newton Fire Department and transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Another operator (MV2) was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries. A third operator (MV1) remained on scene with no injuries. With the assistance of Officer Wade we conducted a survey of the crash scene. We observed a large debris field at the intersection of Centre Street and Mt. Ida Street with debris from all three vehicles. The point of impact was observed to be on Centre Street (N) before Mt. Ida Street. There were fresh scrapes in the pavement as a result of the colission. We also observed skid marks from MV1 measuring 57 feet 8 inches from the start of it's skid to the vehicles final rest MV1 crashed into the rear of MV2. The impact caused MV2 to enter the Southbound travel lane of Centre Street and crash into MV3 as it was passing by. The impact from MV2's front end crashing into MV3's driver side resulted in the operator of MV3 becoming entrapped. MV2 and MV3 came to final rest on Wesley Street (W) at Centre Street (S). The driver door of MV3 was inaccessible. The collsion resulted in air bag deployment for MV2 and MV3. I observed moderate damage to MV1's front grill/bumper area. I observed substantial damage to the front and rear of MV2 and substantial damage to the front and driver side of MV3. Tody's responded and removed MV2 and MV3 from the roadway. Photos were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. Officer Martin of the Watertown Police Department was requested by Sgt. Lee to respond to the scene and assist with a commercial truck inspection of MV1. Officer Martin contacted Trooper Grey of the Massachusetts State Police Truck Team who also responded to assist with the truck inspection. Sgt. Lee remained with Officer Martin and Trooper Grey during the inspection. MV1 was relocated to Richardson Street for the inspection. Trooper Grey determined the truck was in compliance with all required paperwork and it passed it's mechanical inspection. MV1 was removed from the roadway by a state tow. I spoke with the operator of MV1, William Tisbert (S24792655). Tisbert stated he was operating a 2006 KW W900 Semi Truck (NH SEMI: AP2638) Northbound on Centre Street. Tisbert stated as he was approaching Mt. Ida Street, a vehicle came out of no where and he hit it. Tisbert stated there was no one in front of him and then a vehicle came off of a side street (Mt. Ida Street) and attempted to turn left in front of him to return to the side street. Tisbert stated he could not avoid hitting the vehicle. Tisbert crashed into the rear of MV2. MV2 then crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into another vehicle. Tisbert remained on scene and reported no injuries. Tisbert stated he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and was not distracted. Tisbert later admitted to crashing into the rear of MV2. I spoke with the operator of MV2, Janet Vanbuskirk (S59829146), at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Vanbuskirk stated while operating her 2004 Toyota Highlander (MA: RS 529Y), she was stopped on Centre Street (N) at Mt. Ida Street. Vanbuskirk had her left directional on and was waiting for traffic in the Southbound lane to clear to take a left turn onto Mt. Ida Street. Vanbuskirk stated MV1 crashed into the rear of her vehicle. As a result of the impact, Vanbuskirk's vehicle traveled into the opposite lane and crashed into the driver side of MV3. Vanbuskirk reported minor injuries to her neck, left arm, and right hand. I spoke with the operator of MV3, Madeleine Karolian (S23979811), at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Karolian stated she was operating her 2016 Toyota Prius (MA: EV5746) Southbound on Centre Street. Karolian stated MV1 crashed into MV2, and MV2 crashed into her vehicle. Karolian stated she did not have time to avoid the collision. Karolian stated she had minor injuries to her neck and chest. Karolian's vehicle had a dash cam recording at the time of the accident. I viewed the footage with her through an app on a cell phone. The footage shows MV3 traveling Southbound on Centre Street on August 8, 2019 at 1308 hours. Ahead of MV3 in the Northbound lane, MV2 is seen stopped on Centre Street before Mt. Ida Street with it's left directional activated. I observed MV1 travel Northbound on Centre Street and crash into the rear of MV2. The impact caused MV2 to enter the Southbound travel lane and crashed into the driver side of MV3. The footage then ends. A copy of the footage was emailed to my work email. The footage was then forwarded to IT Director Steve Smith to be added to the media for this report. As a result of my investigation, the operator of MV1, William Tisbert, will be cited for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 71 (Following too closely). Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1270942 was completed and mailed to Tisbert's residence.

On 09/19/2021 at 19:24 hours I responded to the area of 215 Needham St for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Needham St is a public way in the City Newton. Upon my arrival I spoke with Elemar Bayramov who stated that he and his aunt Sevda Nasirova were walking in the marked crosswalk in front of 215 Needham St . Baryamov stated that he and Nasirova were crossing from the west side of Needham St to the east side when Nasirova was struck by a car. Baryamov stated that Nasirova was struck on the right side and the impact caused her to land approximately 15 feet from the point of impact. EMS on scene stated that Nasirova had a broken right arm and had no recollection of the crash. Nasirova was transported via ambulance to the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Gulnar Shukurova stated that she was in the crosswalk with Nasirova and Baryamov and she saw a gray car " driving fast " hit Nasirova. I spoke with the operator of MA reg 6MT891 a 2017 Toyota Rav 4, Vladimir Beyninson ( DOB 01/22/1937 ). Bannon stated that he was driving north bound on Needham St when his vehicle stuck Nasirova. Bannon stated that he did not see anyone in the crosswalk. Beyninson stated that he was injured and his vehicle did not require a tow. Beyninson's vehicle had damage to the driver's side door, bumper and mirror. I took photo's of Beyninson's vehicle and forwarded the disk to the NPD IT Bureau. I also took a statement from witness William Rosensweig who stated that he was driving behind Beyninson and did not see him apply the breaks until the point of impact. Based upon statements made to me , I issued Beyninson MA Uniform Citation T2016956 and cited him for a violation of MGL Ch 89 Sec 11, failure to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk. I also filed a request for immediate threat license suspension with the MA RMV.

On 01/28/2022 at approximately 1245 hours Debra Friedman was walking through the parking lot of Rosenfeld Bagel Co at 1280 Centre St to her car. When she got to her car she was about to open her car door when Vehicle 1, an unidentified black Jeep Grand Cherokee, struck her with the front passenger side bumper and nearly knocked her over. Mrs. Friedman banged on the window of Vehicle 1 in order to alert the driver that they had struck her, however they kept driving and exited the parking lot. Mrs. Friedman described the operator of Vehicle 1 as a white male, possibly in his 60's and possibly wearing glasses. Mrs. Friedman was unable to get the license plate or any other descriptions. Mrs. Friedman stated that Vehicle 1 struck her left side and she was sore around her hip area however did not intend to go to the hospital at the time of this report. This report is being forwarded to the Traffic Bureau for follow-up. Traffic Bureau update: At this time, the Traffic Bureau has no further information to add this this report. We are unable to identify the operator of the vehicle involved.

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Temple Street, Newton, for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton contracted school bus with students onboard. At the time of the crash there was a light rain falling with overcast conditions. The road surface was wet. Commonwealth Avenue and Temple Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Ms. Brenda Keefe (S95491012). Ms. Keefe stated he was operating a 2018 Ford Transit van (MA SPN: SP109407) owned by JSC Transportation at the time of the crash. JSC Transportation is contracted by the City of Newton to transport Newton Public School students. Ms. Keefe stated she was traveling on Commonwealth Avenue (W) past Temple Street when a vehicle exited Temple Street right in front of her vehicle. Ms. Keefe stated she did not have time to stop and avoid the collision. The front end of MV1 crashed into the driver side of MV2. At the time of the crash, there were two students from Zervas Elementary School being transported by Ms. Keefe and a bus monitor, Ms. Emily Scofield (S96767671). The students being transported were Andre Toossi Zacarias and Daniel Alvarado. No injuries were reported by any of the occupants of MV1. Daniel and Andre were evaluated by Newton Medics and transported from the area by a parent. I observed significant damage to the entire front end of MV1. Tody's Towing responded and removed the vehicle from the roadway. The operator of MV2, Mr. William Harrigan (S77851597), stated he was operating his 2009 Toyota Yaris (MA: 2YGG77) on Temple Street (N) towards Commonwealth Avenue. Mr. Harrigan stated he came to a stop at the intersection on Temple Street, and then proceeded to enter Commonwealth Avenue to take a left turn. Mr. Hannigan stated when he entered Commonwealth Avenue and did not see MV1 traveling towards him. Mr. Hannigan stated MV1 crashed into his driver side. I observed significant damage to the entire driver side of MV2. Mr. Harrigan initially signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics, but then was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for evaluation. Tody's towing responded and removed MV2 from the roadway. The operator of MV3, Ms. Mary Potere (S96201952), stated she was traveling on Commonwealth Avenue (E) towards Temple Street in her 2018 Toyota Camry (MA: 18FW37). Ms. Potere stated MV2 entered the roadway in front of MV1 as it was traveling on Commonwealth Avenue (W) from Temple Street (S), and MV1 could not avoid the collision. MV2 crashed into MV3's driver side after MV2 was hit by MV1. Ms. Potere was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Newton Medics for a potential head and neck injury. I observed damage to the front end and driver side of MV3. Tody's towing responded and removed MV3 from the roadway. I spoke with a witness to the crash, Ms. Susan Flicop. Ms. Flicop stated she was traveling behind MV1 on Commonwealth Avenue (W) at the time of the crash. Ms. Flicop stated she observed MV2 stopped on Temple Street ahead of MV1, and MV2 was "edging out" onto Commonwealth Avenue. Ms. Flicop stated MV2 entered Commonwealth Avenue in front of MV1, and MV1 did not have time to stop. Ms. Flicop stated MV1 crashed into MV2's driver side and pushed the vehicle back. Ms. Flicop stated at this time, MV3 was traveling on Commonwealth Avenue (E) and was hit by one of the vehicles. Ms. Flicop stated once MV2 came to a stop in the roadway, it rolled back onto the medium off the roadway. After speaking with all parties involved, I have surmised that Mr. Harrigan failed to use care while entering the roadway prior to the crash. Mr. Harrigan did not yield to MV1's right of way while she was traveling on Commonwealth Avenue, resulting in the collision. Mr. Harrigan was provided with Massachusetts Uniform Citation 455661AB in hand for Chapter 89, Section 8 (Fail to Yield to Right of Way), and Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail to Use Care). Photos were taken of the crash scene and submitted to the IT Bureau.