crash_reports

The OP. of MV#1 states he was travelling eastbound on Beacon Street. As he was entering the intersection of Chestnut Street, MV#2 on the oncoming lane suddenly made a left turn in front of his path causing a collision. He pulled over and couldn't find MV#2 anywhere around. He describes MV#2 as a black pick-up truck. The OP. of MV#1 is a dog walker and there were 6 dogs inside the vehicle during the accident. He states the dogs appear fine and the collision wasn't a large impact. Witness #1 states he was the first car stopped on Chestnut Street waiting for the traffic light to turn green. He witnessed MV#2 cut in front of MV#1 and cause a collision. MV#2 then continued driving down Chestnut Street southbound and didn't stop. When they were all stopped at a traffic light for Chestnut Street and Woodward Rd., Witness#1 took down the plate of MV#2 as L92280 and described it as a black pick-up truck with possible MA commercial plates. He describes that it has a spare tire on the bed of the truck leaning against the back window. MV#2 then accelerated away when the light turned green and turned into a unknown side street. The owner of the plate given is for Eric P. Rowe out of Norton, MA. His vehicle model does match the description of a black pick-up truck. I gave Norton P.D. a call at approx. 1800 hrs. A short while later, they called back and said the pick-up wasn't home but gave me a cell phone number. I was able to speak with Eric Rowe and he stated he was the OP. of MV#2. He stated he was on Beacon Street westbound making a left towards Chestnut Street southbound. There was a car making a turn in front of him and he saw MV#1 slow down, which is why he made the turn. A minor collision happened so he stopped to look at this truck and saw no damage. He didn't see MV#1 stopped anywhere so he drove away thinking there was no need to exchange paperwork for no damage to his truck. The OP. of MV#2 was advised of the proper procedure and that he will be getting a citation in the mail. An incident report was also generated.

On Sunday 11/24/19 at approximately 1730 hours while working in marked unit n499 I was dispatched to the parking lot on the rt9 side of 225 Boylston Street (Bloomingdales) for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of motor vehicle 2, GIRARD Kathleen, who states that she was driving from the 2nd aisle of parking spots into the main travel lane to attempt to exit the mall. When she attempted to turn left she didnt see motor vehicle 1 already in the lane of traffic striking the side of the vehicle. After speaking with GIRARD I spoke with the operator of motor vehicle 1, SONG Guang min. SONG did not speak english, but he corroborated what GIRARD had stated by using a translation app on his cell phone. GIRARD had damage to the front of her vehicle and SONG had damage to the drivers side of his vehicle. Both vehicles were still operable and were driven from the scene. Neither party was injured

Vehicle one, Newton police marked 503 cruiser operated by Officer Hagopian, was stopped behind a stopped unknown vehicle on Watertown Street facing West waiting on a red light. Officer Hagopian stated both vehicles were in the right travel lane. Vehicle one was the second car in line at the red light. Officer Hagopian of vehicle one heard a police broadcast of a victim in cardiac arrest and activated its police emergency lights and siren to respond to the emergency call. The unknown vehicle in front of vehicle one pulled to the right and allowed vehicle one to navigate around it. Officer Hagopian stated he had his emergency lights and siren activated and went around the stopped vehicle that had pulled to the right in front of him. Vehicle one proceeded West toward the intersection at a slow rate of speed and observed the intersection to be clear and then accelerated. Officer Hagopian stated that vehicle two came from Walnut Street, traveling North, and came across the intersection where vehicle one and two collided. Officer Hagopian estimated his cruiser to be traveling at 15-20 mph upon impact with vehicle two. The front end of vehicle one made impact with the passenger side of vehicle two. Vehicle two, BMW operated by Gail Glaser, was traveling North on Walnut Street and was approaching the intersection of Walnut Street and Watertown Street. Operator of vehicle two estimated her vehicle speed to be about 20 mph as her vehicle entered the intersection. Ms. Glaser stated she had a green light. Operator of vehicle two was in the middle travel lane that was a designated lane to go straight. Mrs. Glaser stated she did not see an emergency vehicle but could hear the siren as she approached and then entered the intersection from Walnut Street (going North). She stated she had a clear view of the intersection. Vehicle two then came in contact with vehicle one (going West on Watertown Street) in the intersection. Vehicle two then came to a final rest in the Southbound lane of Walnut Street near the traffic signal posts at the corner. Vehicle two made head on contact with vehicle three upon final rest. Vehicle three, Acura operated by Jeffrey Katz, was the first car in the right travel lane on Walnut Street facing South. Mr. Katz stated he, vehicle three, was stopped at a red light that had just turned to a green light. Mr. Katz stated he heard the siren, stay stopped, and looked towards the direction of the sound and saw a marked cruiser entering the intersection from Watertown Street (West). Mr. Katz remained stopped where he was and then saw vehicles one and two collide in the intersection. Vehicle two then veered into the front of his vehicle head on and contact was made. Mr. Katz stated when he initially saw the cruiser it was already in the intersection with emergency lights and siren activated and estimated the cruiser to be going about 20 mph upon impact. Mr. Katz also indicated that vehicle two was traveling into the intersection from Walnut Street (North) at an estimated 20 mph. Witness Peter Dill was sitting in his parked car on Watertown Street facing East. Mr. Dill was parked in front of his house at 606 Watertown Street. It is the second home in from the intersection on the Eastbound travel side of Watertown Street. Mr. Dill Stated that he was looking at his cell phone when he heard the siren. When he looked up towards the sound of the siren, he saw vehicle one traveling about 5 mph in the intersection with emergency lights and siren activated. He did not know where vehicle one had originated from and just that it was traveling West on Watertown Street. Mr. Dill also saw vehicle two approaching from Walnut Street heading North and was not speeding. Mr. Dill estimated that 3-5 seconds had gone by when he first heard the siren to when the initial impact of vehicles one and two occurred. Witness James Davis-Sanon was driving a large MWRA utility work truck. He was the first car in the right turn only lane on Walnut Street. He stated that Walnut Street had the green light and he stopped before the intersection to allow vehicle one to continue going West on Watertown Street. Mr. Davis-Sanon stated he saw/heard vehicle one activate its emergency lights and siren when vehicle one was stopped behind a car waiting on a red light on Watertown Street. After vehicle one activated the emergency lights and sirens, it went around the car stopped in front of it and proceeded into the intersection at a slow rate of speed that Mr. Davis-Sanon described as a "rolling stop" but could not remember if the cruiser stopped or nearly stopped. Mr. Davis-Sanon stated vehicle one then accelerated to about 15 mph into the intersection. Mr. Davis-Sanon also looked at his driver's door rear view mirror and saw vehicle two traveling North on Walnut Street in the designated straight only lane and then proceed into the intersection. He estimated that vehicle two was traveling at 25 mph upon impact with vehicle one. Witness Joseph Giangregorio was in the front passenger seat of the same MWRA utility work truck. Mr. Giangregorio concurred with Mr. Davis-Sonon witness accounts regarding the location of their truck and vehicle one prior to emergency lights and sirens. Mr. Giangregorio did not witness the rear view mirror account since Mr. Giangregorio did not observe vehicle two in the rear view mirror. Mr. Giangregorio added that vehicle one activated its emergency lights and siren, maneuvered around the stopped car in front of it, slowed to 1-2 mph before the intersection but could not remember if it was stopped and then accelerated to about 15 mph before impact with vehicle two. He estimated that vehicle two was traveling 25 mph upon impact with vehicle one. I canvassed the area of where this incident ocurred for cameras. The only cameras I was able to locate was at 575 Watertown Street which is the second house in from the intersection on the Westbound travel side. Both cameras at this address did not have an angle to capture the intersection. Both cameras are focused on the front door to the home and the homeowner, Jose, confirmed that the angle could not capture the intersection. Operator of vehicle two was cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, MA uniform citation T2012104. Citation was written on February 3, 2020 and sent via mail.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, I received a call at approximately 2158 hours from Sgt. Devine of the Newton Police Traffic Bureau. Sgt. Devine stated there was a motor vehicle crash with serious injury that had just occurred at the intersection of Crafts Street and Waltham Street in Newton. Sgt. Devine stated that one of the parties involved had suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital. I responded to the scene and conducted an investigation of the crash with the assistance of Sgt. Devine and Captain Boudreau. Upon arrival it was reported to me by officers on scene that a party operating a motorized scooter on Crafts Street (E) had been struck by a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316). The Chrysler was attempting to make a left turn from Crafts Street (W) onto Waltham Street (S). The operator of the motorized scooter, identified as Nadhir Tchikou (DOB: 11/23/1993), had suffered serious injuries to his head and left leg area and was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital. It was reported to me that Officers Conary, Boyle, and Donovan were the first to arrive at the crash and provided life-saving care to Mr. Tchikou prior to being transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital. Officer Donovan responded to Brigham and Women's to keep us updated on Mr. Tchikou's status. The update provided to me while on scene was that Mr. Tchikou was in critical condition and in surgery. Due to the seriousness of the crash and potential fatal injury, Sgt. Devine contacted the Massachusetts State Police to assist in the investigation. Sgt. Mahoney and Trooper Paul responded as part of the Massachusetts State Police Crash Reconstruction team and conducted a supplemental investigation of the crash (MSP report 2020-CAR-000285). The location where the crash took place is Crafts Street and Waltham Street. Crafts Street and Waltham Street are public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Crafts Street and Waltham Street are municipal roadways that support two way travel for motor vehicles and bicycles with an unprotected median in the middle of both roadways to separate the direction of travel. This intersection was recently re-paved within the last month and has newly painted street markings including crosswalks, dedicated bicycle lanes, and stops lines at the intersections. Crafts Street at this intersection features two travels lanes. I observed the road surface to be dry at the time of my arrival on scene. The north lane in the westbound direction of Crafts Street permits travel straight ahead and also permits motorists/bicyclist to take a right turn onto Harding Street. The south lane in the westbound direction of Crafts Street is a dedicated left turn only lane that coincides with a left turn only arrow on the traffic signal in the middle of the intersection. The opposite side of Crafts Street permits traffic traveling in the eastbound lane to travel straight or take a left turn onto Harding Street from is a single lane travel lane. The area is well lit featuring street lights bright enough to illuminate the intersection for motorist traveling through the area. The weather at the time of the crash appeared to be clear. In the intersection where the crash took place, I observed a large debris field comprised of parts from a 2020 Tao Tao motorized scooter (49CC) and a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316). I observed the motorized scooter (VIN: L9NTCBAG1L1010287) resting on its side facing North in the northbound lane of Crafts Street in the intersection. The motorized scooter has significant damage to its front, right, and left side and was inoperable. The area in the immediate vicinity of the motorized scooter was saturated with gasoline. The rear lights and dash of the motorized scooter were illuminated while I was observing the crash scene. The headlights were not intact due to the impact from the crash and I was unable to determine if they were functioning. The motorized scooter was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. The intersection where the crash took place had numerous first responders present immediately after the crash rendering aid to Mr. Tchikou prior to his transport to the hospital. It was reported by officers on scene that some of the items and debris in the intersection had been moved from their initial place of rest after the crash took place. A black MMG helmet was observed resting on the ground outside the debris field from the crash before the westbound left turn only lane of Crafts Street. It is unknown if it was moved from its initial place of rest by a first responder. I observed the strap on the helmet that would be used to secure it to the operator to be in good operable condition. I did not observe it to be defected and the securing feature of the strap was in working order. I did not observe any blood, hair, or other apparent physical evidence inside the helmet that would be consistent with the head injury reported to the operator of the motorized scooter. I observed what appeared to be fresh markings on the front mouth/nose area of the helmet. I observed a white Iphone with a red phone case lying on the roadway a short distance away from the impact area. The Iphone was on and displaying travel directions from the Iphone application Waze. The Iphone and the helmet were seized pending the status of the operator of MV2. A property/evidence form was completed and the Iphone and helmet were secured in property locker number 9. I spoke with the operator of MV1, William Moran (S34946215). Moran stated he was operating his white 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316) on Crafts Street (N) as he approached Waltham Street. Moran stated he had a green light and activated his left blinker as he approached the intersection with the intention of taking a left turn onto Waltham Street. Moran stated as he proceeded to take his left turn he saw "orange" and was unable to avoid hitting the object in front of him. Moran stated the object came out of nowhere and he swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid the crash. Moran stated after the collision he accelerated away from the impact area and came to a controlled stop on Waltham Street (S) just past the intersection. Moran stated he exited his vehicle and looked back at the intersection he had just travelled through. Moran stated as he began walking towards the intersection he observed a party laying on the roadway in the intersection. Moran stated the party was not wearing a helmet at this time. Moran also added that he believes the moped involved in the crash did not have its headlights on prior to impact. Moran stayed on scene and cooperated fully with officers during the investigation. A query of Moran's license and registration status through Newton Police Dispatched showed they are both active. I asked Moran if he was using a cell phone, GPS, or any other type of hand held device prior to the crash. Moran stated he was not. I asked Moran if he was distracted by anything either inside the vehicle or something on the roadway prior to the crash. Moran stated he was not. I asked Moran if he was currently impaired in any way that would impede his ability to operate a vehicle safely. Moran stated he was not. I asked Moran if he takes any medications or has a medical condition that would impede his ability to operate a vehicle safely. Moran stated he does not. Moran reported no injuries as a result of the crash. I observed Moran's vehicle at its controlled rest location. The vehicle was parked on Waltham Street (S) in the southbound lane just past the intersection of Crafts Street. The 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316) had substantial damage to the front passenger side bumper, hood, fender, windshield, and passenger door area. There was physical evidence of what appeared to be hair, blood, and tissue presumed to be from the operator of MV2 present in the cracked windshield, and on the passenger side door/mirror area. I observed a blue Commonwealth of Massachusetts "R" inspection sticker with a date of 05/28/2020 affixed to the windshield. Moran stated the rejection sticker was a result of an emissions failure. The inspection sticker expires in 2021. I asked Moran if there were any other mechanical issues with the vehicle. Moran stated there were no issues to his knowledge. I observed no objects present inside the vehicle during my investigation that would have potentially impeded the operators ability to see clearly through the windshield. I observed glass debris from the windshield inside the passenger and driver area of the vehicle. There was no air bag deployment inside the vehicle. Subsequent to my investigation, the vehicle was seized pending the status of the operator of MV2. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Tody's towing and secured in the Newton Police Department garage. The vehicle was escorted to the garage by Officer Donovan. A towed motor vehicle form was completed by Officer Donovan and the key for the vehicle was secured in property locker number 9. A property/evidence form was completed. Subsequent to my investigation Moran's black Alcatel cell phone was seized pending the status of the operator of MV2. A property/evidence form was completed and the phone was secured in property locker number 9. Officer Conary stated to me that prior to my arrival on scene she interviewed a witness to the crash and provided me with the following information. Joshua Hamel was operating his vehicle (W) in the right lane of Crafts Street towards Waltham Street. Hamel stated that MV1 (MA: 5EE136) was in the left turn lane on Crafts Street (W) towards Waltham. Hamel stated the scooter was headed eastbound on Crafts Street from Waltham. Hamel stated MV1 began to take a left turn and there was a head on collision with the scooter. Hamel stated he believed the traffic light at the time of the crash was green. On Friday, October 9, 2020, I spoke with Hamel via telephone. Hamel corroberated the statement he gave to Officer Conary. I asked Hamel if he believed the headlights on the motorized scooter were activated at the time of the crash. Hamel stated he believes the headlights on the motorized scooter were on as it approached the intersection but was not postive. On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, I spoke with Mr. Tchikou in his ICU room at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Tchikou's wife, Yami Carrajza, was present in the room while I spoke with him. Tchikou stated he had a significant head injury, injuries to his nasal cavity, his back, and a significant injury to his left leg. I asked Tchikou about his recollection of the crash. Tchikou stated he had just left his friend's home on Hazelhurt Avenue in Newton and was traveling home to Brighton to bring his wife dinner. Tchikou stated he was traveling Eastbound on Crafts Street as he approached the intersection of Crafts Street and Waltham Street. Tchikou stated he had a green light and as he entered the intersection a white vehicle took a turn from the opposite side of the road in front of him. Tchikou stated he does not remember anything after that. I asked Tchikou if he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Tchikou stated he was. I explained to Tchikou that I recovered a white Iphone with a red case at the scene of the crash. Tchikou identified the Iphone as his. I explained that the phone was displaying travel directions when I found it and I asked Tchikou if he was distracted by his phone prior to the crash. Tchikou stated he was not distracted by the phone and the phone was in a holder on the motorized scooter. I asked Tchikou if he remembers if his headlights were activated on his motorized scooter at the time of the crash. Tchikou stated they were on. I asked Tchikou if he could produce paperwork for the motorized scooter to prove he was the owner. Tchikou stated he had recently purchased the scooter and the paperwork for it was at his residence. Tchkou's wife e-mailed me a picture of the Certificate of Origin for the motorized scooter. I asked Tchikou if he could produce a license or permit that would allow him to operate the motorized scooter. Tchikou stated he did not have a Massachusetts license or permit, but had an Algerian license at this residence. I was able to observe a picture of the license on his wife's cell phone. The written text on the license was in Arabic. Tchikou did not have a translation of the license in English and did not possess an International Driver's Permit. As a result of my investigation, Mr. William Moran while operating MV1 (MA: 5EE316) entered the travel lane of MV2 (Tchikou) as he was making a left turn onto Waltham Street from Crafts Street. MV2 had the right of way and MV1 failed to yield to MV2's right of way causing the collision to take place. Moran was advised of my investigation and issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115914 via mail by request for Chapter 90, Section 8 (Fail To Yield To The Right Of Way At An Intersection.) Mr. Nadhir Tchikou operated his motor scooter at the time of the crash without a valid license/permit. Tchikou is also in violation of operation of a motor scooter after dark (prohibited). The crash occurred at 2147 hours. Tchikou will be issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115915 in hand at Brigham and Women's Hospital for Chapter 90, Section 1E (Unlicensed Operation Of A Motor Scooter) and Chapter 90, Section 1E (Operation Of A Motor Scooter After Sunset - Hours Restriction.)

On 09/15/21 at approximately 08:00 I responded to the intersection of the Rt. 9 East off ramp and Chestnut St for a report of a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival I found the operator of veh #1 pulled into the driveway of #742 Chestnut St. The operator of veh #1 stated she was driving South on Chestnut St when veh #2 drove from her right off the exit ramp without stopping and struck her in the passenger side front. Operator #1 stated operator #2 gave her a license but she never got the license plate or insurance company. I queried operator #2 and came up with the registration and insurance company to give operator #1. Unknown damage to vehicle #2. Veh #1 was towed by David and Tody's Towing with moderate damage. I tried calling Operator #2 and leaving a message but it is unknown if I have the correct phone number for her at this time.

On 10/18/2021, while assigned to N496, I, Officer Conary, responded to Beacon St at Chestnut Hill Road for a MVA with airbag deployment. Upon arrival, I met with the Operator of MV1 who stated that he was traveling Westbound on Beacon Street when MV2 pulled out from Chestnut Hill Road onto Beacon Street right in front of him. Operator of MV1 stated that MV2 just pulled right out that he had no time to stop. The passenger present in MV1 stated that they were traveling Westbound on Beacon Street when MV2 cut in front of them and could not avoid a collision. Operator of MV2 stated that they were pulling out from Chestnut Hill Road turning left. They saw no other cars traveling on Beacon Street and continued to make the left turn when MV2 hit MV1. Witness who was running across the street heard MV1 attempt to stop (screeching tires) and then MV2 hit MV1. Witness only provided a phone number for contact. All parties were evaluated by medics and signed patient refusal. Operator of MV1 complained of a hand injury but was going to transport themselves to the hospital. Both vehicles were towed.

On Sunday 6/12/22 at approximately 1333 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 832 Dedham Street for a report of a 2 car motor vehicle crash with no injuries. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator, GERSHON Andrew, of motor vehicle #1 (6HS292). GERSHON states he was traveling Westbound on Dedham Street toward Brookline Street when he approached the driveway at 832 Dedham Street and motor vehicle #2 started to pull out in front of him. GERSHON states as he saw the vehicle pull out he swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid the collision, however motor vehicle #2 struck the passenger side of his vehicle. After the collision GERSHON attempted to pull back into his lane of travel, but lost control causing him to overcorrect and go off the road on the westbound side of the road in front of 824 Dedham Street causing some damage to the front landscaping of the yard. Secondly, I spoke with the operator, JIN Zhien, of motor vehicle #2 (EV87SA). JIN states she was attempting to pull out of the driveway of 832 Dedham Street and didn't see motor vehicle #1. JIN states she was distracted because there was a lot going on inside the car. She stated she was not on her cell phone. Finally I also spoke with a witness, CURTIS Ron, who was travelling in the opposite direction and witnessed the crash. Ron stated he saw motor vehicle #1 travelling straight in the opposite direction on Dedham Street. He saw the Tesla (MV#2) attempting to pull out of the driveway at 832 Dedham Street and drive into the side of MV#1. Ron stated he also observed MV#1 swerve into his lane of traffic trying to avoid the collision and then spinning out into the front of 824 Dedham Street. Taking the witness, operator, and passenger statements into account as well as my observations, I determined the operator, (JIN Zhien) of MV#2 (EV87SA) is at fault for the crash and she has been issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2012918 C89 S8 Failure to Yield Right of Way.