crash_reports

MV#2 was traveling south on Waverly Avenue when it was struck from Franklin Street by MV#1. -Operator of MV#1 stated she was traveling east on Franklin Street and that she stopped at the intersection. She stated as she was about to enter Waverly Avenue from Franklin Street and after checking to ensure she was clear to enter, she collided into MV#2. She stated he was flying up the road. -Operator of MV#2 stated he was traveling south on Waverly Ave when he was struck by MV#1. Operator of MV#2 stated the collision spun his vehicle 180 degrees. He stated he was facing the direction he was just comming from. He stated he didn't think she (Operator of MV#1) stopped. - I observed the front of MV#1 sustained heavy damage. The hood was bent in, the bumper was cracked and hanging, and fluids were leaking from the vehicle's engine. I next observed the damage to the doors on the right side of MV#2. I observed the base of the doors were pressed in, those doors would not open and the tires were grinding against the flared edges of the wheelwells. - There were no injuries reported at the scene, however, both operators were checked by Ambulance 1. Newton Fire responded to scene to contain the Hazmat spill from MV#1. MV#1 was towed from the scene. OpMV#1 was cited (T2015541) for Failure to come to a Complete stop at stop sign. I transported Operator of MV#1 to Tody's towing from the scene.

On 8/28/2019 at approx 1058hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 2014 Washington St for a report of a 2 car crash w/o injuries. Upon arrival I observed the vehicles on opposite sides of Washington St with NFD Lt Bourgeois standing by with his emergency lights activated, Lt Bourgeois stated both operators were shaken up but not injured. I spoke with the operator of Ma Reg 1XM680 Elizabeth CHISOLM who stated she was attempting to take a left onto Washington St, a vehicle in the right hand eastbound lane was turning right into the parking lot, CHISOLM stated she did not see Ma Reg EV3452 being operated by Julien GRANT in the left eastbound travel lane until it was too late colliding with him. I spoke with GRANT who stated he was traveling EB in the left travel lane of Washington St when struck by CHISOLM exiting the hospital.

ON 9-29-19 AT APPROX. 0933HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF FESSENDEN LANE AND CRAFT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND ON FESSENDEN LANE . AT THE INTERSECTION WAITING TO GO LEFT ONTO CRAFT ST. DRIVER STATES A VEHICLE TRAVELING E-BOUND ON CRAFT TURNED RIGHT INTO FESSENDEN LANE. AT THIS POINT DRIVER STATES SHE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC LANE AND TURNED ONTO CRAFTS ST. SHE STATES HER VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE BY VEHICLE #1. SHE STATES SHE NEVER SAW THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL IT WAS HITTING HER VEHICLE. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS BEING ATTENDED TO BY THE FIRE AND MEDICS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 WAS GIVEN MOTOR VEHICLE CITATION ( T1445177, 89/9, FAILURE TO YIELD AT INTERSECTION ). OPERATOR SERVED CITATION IN HAND. I SPOKE TO A WITNESS ( TIMOTHY CHANGOGARRETT ). HE STATED HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND BEHIND THE MOTORCYCLE. HE SAW VEHICLE #2 ENTER THE TRAFFIC LANE AND VEHICLE #1 HIT HER VEHICLE. HE STATES THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WENT OVER HIS HANDLE BARS UPON COLLISION. LANDED ON THE HOOD OF VEHICLE #2 AND THEN FELL TO THE GROUND. AT THIS POINT HE CALLED 911. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BY MEDIC2 FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR IN HIS ROOM. HE STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON CRAFT INTENDING TO GO TO THE POST 440 ON CALIFORNIA ST. TO ATTEND AN AA ( ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ) MEETING. HE STATES HE TOOK HIS SON'S MOTORCYCLE WITH THE INTENTION OF SEEING IF THERE WERE ANY REPAIRS NECESSARY BECAUSE HIS SON IS TRYING TO SELL IT. WHILE TRAVELING HE APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION. HE SAW VEHICLE #2 ENTER ONTO CRAFT ST. HE STATES HE COULD NOT DIVERT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING HER VEHICLE. OPERATOR HAS BROKEN BONES IN HIS LEFT ARM. CUTS ALONG HIS FACE AND NECK AS WELL AS LOWER BODY PAIN. HE STATED THE HOSPITAL INTENDS ON KEEPING HIM OVER NIGHT FOR OBSERVATION. I ASKED THE DRIVER IF HE WAS AWARE THAT HIS LICENSE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WAS REVOKED. HE STATED HE HAD A CHANCE TO BE REINSTATED BUT CHOSE NOT TO. DRIVER WAS ISSUED MOTOR VEHICLE CITATION ( T1445178, 90/23/C, LICENSE REVOKED AS HTO ). I INFORMED THE OPERATOR THAT I WOULD MAIL HIM THE CRIMINAL APPLICATION. ALL OTHER PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #1 HAD FRONT END DAMAGE AND FRAME DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD LEFT SIDE DAMAGE AND A BROKEN AXLE. WEST NEWTON SQUARE ( OFF L. MIKOLEIT ) ARRIVED ON SCENE AND TOOK 10 PICTURES. PICTURES PLACED IN I.T. BOX. I CLEARED THE AREA WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

On 01/16/2020, while assigned to N494, I, Officer Conary, responded to a hit and run on Walnut Street at Otis Street. Operator of MV1 stated that she was traveling Northbound on Walnut Street when MV2 came out of Otis Street taking a left turn on Walnut Street. MV2 hit MV1. MV2 continued to drive Northbound on Walnut Street and did not make an attempts to stop. MV1 pulled over and notified Newton Police. I checked the area for MV2 with negative results. There is damage to MV1 left front bumper and left side. Operator of MV1 said there should be damage to MV2 right side. MV1 was able to be driven from the scene. Newton Dispatch contacted the Operator of MV2 and left a message. I went by the address at 484 Lowell Ave, but the owner was not home nor was the vehicle involved. I left a message with her neighbor to contact Newton Police, and I also left an additional voicemail. Later in the evening, I was able to speak to the Operator of MV2. Operator of MV2 stated she was traveling Eastbound on Otis Street and taking a left Northbound on Walnut Street. She said that the driver Southbound on Walnut Street let her out to turn, and made the left turn onto Walnut Street. Operator of MV2 stated that she did not know that she hit another vehicle. She said she could have hit a curb. At one point, she said "they hit me". She checked the damage on her car and found a scratch on the right side back bumper area. I confirmed all her information and updated the report as accordingly. Operator of MV2 said she has Traveler's Insurance, but RMV is showing Standard Fire. Operator of MV1 was also notified. No further incident to report.

On May 17th, 2020 at approximately 14:26 hours while working N491 I responded along with NFD and Medic One to a mv crash at the intersection of Watertown St @ CRAFT St. On my arrival both the Fire Dept. and Medics were assessing the operators of the two involved vehicles. Operator from vehicle #1 a 2014 black Jeep identified as Mark Mccullough was transported from the scene by ambulance to Newton Wellesley due to his injuries. He did give a statement prior to being transported.. He stated he was going N/B on Craft St when vehicle#2 suddenly made a left turn in the intersection towards Watertown St causing the crash. Operator of vehicle #2 reported going S/B on Craft St and was attempting to turn left onto Watertown St when vehicle #1 crashed into him in the intersection. Witness id as Eamen Keane stated he was behind vehicle #1 on Craft St when he observed vehicle #2 turn left in front of vehicle #1 causing the crash. I cited operator #2 for failing to yield at an intersection C89/S8.additionally charged him with operating his mv without a valid license C90/S10. He did possess a Guatemalan license. His vehicle was registered to him with an address of #59 Chester Ave Waltham Ma. e . He was additionally charged with operating his vehicle on a public way without being properly licensed.C90s10.Citation #T2014121. Both vehicles were towed by todys. Both drivers sustained injuries but only operator #1 went to the hospital. Operator #2 refused. All above mentioned streets are public ways and maintained by the city of Newton DPW.

On 6/26/2020 at approx 1214hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of Washington St at Quinobequin Rd for a report of a 2 car crash with air bag deployment. Upon arrival I observed Ma Reg 579AM3 a gray Toyt Rav 4 and Ma Reg 219w70 a red Toyota Corolla in the middle of the EB lanes of Washington St both with significant damage, front and side airbag deployment and fluids leaking. I ascertained the operators were not hurt and called for two tows and NFD for speedy dry. I spoke with the operator of the red Toyt Brendan OCONNOR who stated he was travelling EB on Washington St, had the green light, was proceeding through the intersection when he was struck by the operator of the Toyt Rav 4,Gabriella NUGENT. I spoke with NUGENT who stated she was attempting to take the left onto Quinobequin Rd from the WB lane of Washington St when she collided with OCONNOR. NUGENT acknowledged that although the light was green WB she did not have the left arrow to turn. Both cars towed by Todys, both Nugent and OCONNOR signed patient refusals with Cataldo ambulance.

On 10/13/2020, while assigned to N496, I, Officer Conary, responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Mt Alvernia Road, for a report of a MVA. Upon arrival, I observed vehicles with significant damage and air bag deployment. Fire and Medics responded. Operator of MV1 stated that he was traveling Eastbound on Commonwealth Ave, when MV2 came out of a street from the left and drove right in front of him. Operator of MV1 stated he could not stop in time to avoid MV2 and hit him head on. Operator of MV1 stated that he was not driving fast at the time because of the inclement weather. It was down pouring rain at that point. Operator of MV2 stated that he was traveling Southbound on Mt Alvernia Road and signaled to take a left turn on Commonwealth Ave. Operator of MV2 stated he did not see any cars and proceeded to make his turn. Operator of MV2 stated he saw MV1 at the last second and could not stop in time. Both vehicles were towed by Todys. MV1 had heavy front end damage. MV2 had heavy right side damage and to front right tire. Both operators were evaluated and signed patient refusals. Operator of MV1 was able to get a ride home. Operator of MV2 was driven to the Newton Police Department to make proper arrangements for a ride home. No further incident to report.

The Operator of MV1(MA reg 3CHE81) stated she was traveling WB on Newtonville Ave approaching the intersection of Lewis street/Lewis Terrace when her vehicle was struck on the front passenger side. Operator of MV1 stated she was approaching the intersection at a slow speed when operator of MV2 pulled onto Newtonville Ave from Lewis Terrace. Operator of MV2 (MA Con V57606) stated he was stopped at the intersection of Newtonville Ave and Lewis Terrace waiting to turn right onto Newtonville Ave. Operator of MV2 stated he attempted to pull onto Newtonville Ave when his vehicle struck MV1. The passenger side airbag of MV1 was deployed. Medics and Fire arrived on the scene to assist with injuries. The passenger in MV1 sustained minor injuries due to the airbag but signed a refusal. No one else involved claimed an injury. Both vehicles suffered significant damage and required tows. Tody towed both vehicles from the scene. The operator of MV2 was issued a citation (037739AB) and I mailed the citation.

On Friday, July 16, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Temple Street, Newton for a crash involving a City if Newton Fire Department vehicle. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Commonwealth Avenue and Temple Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Mr. Jacob Forbes. Mr. Forbes stated he was at a stop sign on Temple Street and was attempting to cross Commonwealth Avenue (N) from Temple Street. Mr. Forbes stated he looked to his right, and then to his left and did not see any vehicle approaching. Mr. Forbes stated as the began to enter the intersection he looked to his right and saw a vehicle pulling over to the side of the road and a Newton Fire truck with it's lights on was heading towards him. Mr. Forbes stated he could not avoid the collision and the front end of MV2 crashed into his passenger side. Mr. Forbes reported no injuries and signed a patient refusal with Fallon Medics. I observed damage to the front passenger side area of MV1 and it was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. MV2 is a City of Newton Fire Department vehicle "C2". It is a 2019 Ford Expedition (MF455). The vehicle was responding to a Fire Alarm Activation call with emergency lights and siren activate at the time of the crash. The occupants of the vehicle were taken to Newton Wellesley Hospital for evaluation. I observed front end and driver side damage to MV2. There was air bag deployment inside the vehicle, on both the front driver and passenger side. Tody's Towing removed MV2 from the roadway. Photos were taken of the crash scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital and spoke with Newton Firefighter John Morris (Driver) and Deputy Chief Michael Mcnamara (passenger) in the emergency room. Both parties stated they were responding to a call with emergency lights and siren activated. FF Morris stated as he approached the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue (W) and Temple Street, he observed a black SUV exiting Temple Street onto Commonwealth Avenue. FF Morris stated as they were passing he believed MV1 tried to speed up to cross Commonwealth Avenue. MV2 then crashed into MV1. As a result of the crash, FF Morris suffered right hand/wrist injury. Both FF Morris and Deputy Chief Mcnamara stated they had slight respiratory issues from breathing in the powder from the air bag deployment. MV1 failed to yield to MV2's right of way as he attempted to cross Commonwealth Avenue from Temple Street. The operator of MV1, Mr. Jacob Forbes will be mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation 071113AB for Chapter 89, Section 8 (Fail to Yield at Intersection).

On July 18th, 2021 at approximately 13:47 hours while working N491 I responded along with NFD and Fallon ambulance for a report of a MV crash at the intersection of Waverly Ave at Franklin St. On my arrival to the scene I located both involved vehicles that had both sustained heavy damage. The first vehicle was a white Tesla V SUV, Ma reg. 2NJJ97 operated by Raul Uppot. He reported first being stopped E/B on Franklin St at the intersection of Waverly Ave. He then proceeded to cross Waverly Ave to get to the other side of Franklin St when he was struck in the intersection by vehicle #2. Operator further stated he never saw vehicle #2 coming S/B on Waverly Ave. The second involved vehicle was a 2017 black subaru impreza, ma reg.7dt861, operated by a Isabel Hanna Wilker. She reported going S/B on Waverly Ave when vehicle #1 came out from Franklin St causing her to crash into that vehicle. Both vehicles were towed by Todys. All parties involved in this crash were evaluated by Fallon paramedics but all declined to be transported.

At approximately 1640HRs on Thursday, August 12, 2021, I came across a motor vehicle crash at The intersection of Grant ave. and Commonwealth Ave.'s Carriage Lane. MV 1 (MA Pass: 882WWK) was facing SB on Grant ave., in the intersection. I observed it to have extensive front end damage (bumper, hood, driver's side head light and a pushed in radiator core support) and it was leaking fluids. MV 2 (MA Pass:8RS517) was facing WB in the Carriage Lane and displayed damage to its front passenger's side ( hood, head light, bumper and fender). Upon speaking to the operator of MV1, they stated that they were traveling straight (SB) on Grant Ave. and had a green traffic light. As they approached the intersection, MV 2 made a left hand turn and struck MV 1. Upon speaking to the operator of MV 2, they stated they were traveling on Grant Ave. (NB) and attempted to make a left hand turn onto the Carriage Lane (WB). It was at this time they struck MV1 because they did not see them. Upon speaking to witness 1, they stated they were traveling behind MV1 and that the traffic light was indeed green. They then observed MV 2 traveling at a high rate of speed, as if they were attempting to "cut off" MV1. When MV 2 attempted to make a left hand turn, they impacted into MV1. All parties involved stated that they were not injured and did not wish to been seen by EMS. Newton Fire arrived on scene and cleaned up the fluids. MV1 was removed by Todys service and MV2 was able to drive away under its own power. I gave the operator of MV 1 a ride to NPD HQ to await their ride and then cleared.

-OpMv#1 came to the Newton Police Station to report that she stoped in traffic traveling northbound on Center Street when MV#1 was struck on the driverside front quarter panel by MV#2 as it drove by her. OpMv#1 stated she observed MV#2's emergency light, but did not hear the siren. She stated MV#2 continued traveling north. OpMv#1 stated she did not have the police respond to the scene because she did not know what to do. OpMv#1 did not report any injuries at this time. -OpMV#2 responded to the station to investigate the collision with Mv#1. OpMv#2 stated he was traveling north on Centre Street responding to a motor vehicle collision. He stated his emergency lights were on as he traveled on Centre Street. He stated he was not aware of the collision or else he would have stopped in accordance with NFD motor vehicle Collision Policy. -I spoke to the passengers of MV#2 and their statements coincided with those made by OpMv#2. Newton Fire Department C-2 responded to the station and conducted an inspection of the vehicle. -I conducted and inspection of Mv#1 and I observed the driver's side headlight shell casing and bumper was cracked and damaged. I observed a deep dent on the fender panel, but, OpMv#1 stated that damage was there before. I next observed the was scuffing on the surface but did not observe any paint transference. I next conducted an inspection of the right side of MV#2. I did not see obvious damage to the surface of truck. I did observe some minor scratches and nick on MV#2 however, the crew explained it was old wear and tear and the truck was a 1994 model. - There were no injuries reported a the time of this report and neither vehicle needed to be towed. I took pictures of the damage to MV#1 and of Mv#2 and I have submitted them to IT bureau to be attached to this report. I nformed Sgt. McLean of this incident, who then in turn notified the Officer In Charge.

On March 25th, 2022 at approximately 09:06 hours while assigned to N491 I along with NFD and Fallon ambulance responded to the intersection of Washington St @ Hovey St for a report of a MV crash with injuries. On my arrival I located both involved vehicles just west of Hovey St on Washington St at Church St. Vehicle #1 was Ma reg. 2AEK73, a black 2016 Honda Odyssey, operated by a Peter Yoo. He stated he was on Hovey St and was attempting to turn right onto Washington St(W/B) when he crashed into vehicle #2 in the intersection. He further stated he didn't see vehicle #2 coming prior to pulling out. Vehicle #2 was Ma. reg. 2AGX19, a gray 2010 Ford Edge, operated by a Yenissa Ortiz. She reported going W/B on Washington St when vehicle #1 came out from Hovey St in and crashed into her vehicle. Both vehicles were towed due to this accident.

Opr of MV1 stated he was traveling on Grove street. At this time, MV2 pulled out and made contact with him. MV1's airbags deployed and then pulled over. No injuries. MV1 sustained minor damage to the left side and was towed by Todys's. Opr refused to cooperate with fire. Opr of MV2 stated he was taking a left from the Route 128 off ramp. Due to the glare of the sun, he could not see MV1. At this time, MV2 made contact with MV1. No injuries. MV2 sustained minor damage to the front of his van. Opr of MV2 was legally driving with his Israeli Driver's License and proper documentation. For the purpose of the report his MA ID number was added to the license section.

On April 8th, 2022 at approximately 08:56 hours while assigned to N491 I along with NFD and Fallon Ambulance all responded to the intersection of Watertown St @ Eddy St for a report of a vehicle into a pole. On our arrival we located two vehicles involved in this crash. Vehicle #1 was located on the property of #790 Watertown St in some shrubbery with heavy damage. That vehicle was a blue 2008 Toyota Highlander, Ma. reg. 1WLR79 was unoccupied. The operator was located on Eddy St checking on the other operator. He was identified as Bennett Anyanwu. He stated he was travelling E/B on Watertown St when vehicle #2 entered out into the intersection from Eddy St causing him to crash into that vehicle. The impact caused his vehicle to veer off the road onto the property of #790 Watertown St. Vehicle #2 was located on Eddy St on the sidewalk facing east to the property of #790 Watertown St with heavy damage also. Vehicle #2 was a 2013 White Infiniti FX Utility, Ma. Reg. 4RE825, operated by Daniel Giang. He stated he was on Eddy St facing S/B and was attempting to cross the intersection of Watertown St to get to the other side of Eddy St when his vehicle was struck by vehicle #1 in the intersection. The impact caused him to continue forward to the other side of Eddy St striking the stop sign then careening off a telephone pole and then coming to a stop on the sidewalk. Mr Giang further stated he never saw vehicle #1 coming E/B on Watertown St prior to entering out into the intersection. Both vehicle were towed by Tody. Operator of vehicle #2, Mr Giang complained of rib and neck pain. His mother came to scene and she transported him to the hospital. Fallon obtained a patient refusal. The property to #790 Watertown St sustained damage from vehicle #1 being forced onto the property. I made contact with the property owner Arthur Murray and gave him the insurance company for vehicle #2 and the crash number also.

On June 6th 2022, at approximately 1543hrs, I, Officer Dragone, responded in the area of Chestnut St and Beacon St for a report of a rollover motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, vehicle 1 was parked on Chestnut St, just past the intersection at Pine Ridge Rd facing Southbound. The operator of vehicle 1 was accompanied by a juvenile passenger who was in the back seat. Vehicle 2 was rolled over onto the drivers side of the vehicle at the corner of Chestnut St and Pine Ridge Rd. There were yaw marks located in the southbound lane of Chestnut St that trailed behind vehicle 2. Inside vehicle 2, the operator was trapped inside and was not able to get out. There was heavy front end damage to vehicle 1 and heavy damage to the passenger side of vehicle 2 which was the point of impact. Both vehicles had airbag deployment. Operator 1 stated she was experiencing neck pain and the passenger stated she did not have any injuries. Operator 2 was bleeding from the hand and stated she was experiencing pain in her sternum, prior to being extricated by Newton Fire Department. Operator 1 was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital and Operator 2 was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital by Fallon EMS. I spoke to a witness, Agnes Gee, who stated she was traveling Northbound on Chestnut St and she stopped to let vehicle 2 cross the intersection from Pine Ridge Rd. She stated vehicle 1 was traveling Southbound on Chestnut St before the crash occurred. Operator 1 stated that she did not remember anything that happened prior to the crash or which direction she was traveling. She stated she is not familiar with the area and was traveling from her job in Brighton to her home in Swansea, MA. Operator 1 states the last thing she remembered following detour signs prior to getting into the crash. It should be noted that there are detour signs throughout Chestnut St in between Commonwealth Ave and Beacon St. Operator 2 stated she was on Pine Ridge Rd heading Westbound and was crossing over Chestnut St. She stated that a vehicle in traffic let her proceed into the intersection and vehicle 1 was traveling in the Southbound lane prior to colliding into the passenger side of her vehicle. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's Towing. Photographs from the scene were taken to be attached to this report. It is unknown if vehicle 2 caused damage to a utility pole located at the corner of Chestnut St and Pine Ridge Rd; however, photos of the damage were taken and notifications were made to have it assessed.