crash_reports

Vehicle #1 was traveling South on Waverly Ave. Vehicle # 2 was attempting to enter the Southbound lane of travel on Waverly Ave from Franklin St. Vehicle #2 pulled out into the lane that Vehicle #1 was already established in. Vehicle #1 had no time to stop and struck Vehicle #2 on the drivers side front wheel well. Both vehicles sustained damage. Vehicle #1 had major front end damage and Vehicle #2's tire was bent in. Vehicle #2 was towed from scene by Todys. No injuries reported on scene. Vehicle #2 operator was cited citation # T034419 89-9 failure to use care when entering intersection.

MV1 was traveling SOUTH on Chestnut St when he proceeded through a green light showing at the intersection. When he entered the intersection at Commonwealth Ave he was struck by MV2. MV2 had a stop sign on Commonwealth Ave in the carriage lane and proceeded into the intersection resulting in a collision with MV1. MV1, a 2010 Toyt Scion (RI Reg: ZI954), was being operated by a Kebin Eduardo Morales Pena. MV2, 2013 Subaru Legacy (MA Reg: 616WF8), was being operated by a Leonid Natanzon. There was heavy front end damage to MV2 and the driver's side back door was crushed in on MV1. Airbag deployment on MV1, Pena signed a refusal with the medics and his vehicle was towed by Tody's. Natanzon was uninjured and was issued in hand MA Uniform Citation T1441751 for 89/9 - Stop Sign, Fail.

On Wednesday 7/17/2019 at approx 1635hrs, while assigned to N-494, I responded to the intersection of Comm Ave @ Centre St for a 2 car MVA. Operator of MV1 states she was traveling EB on Comm Ave. She states that while attempting to travel straight across the intersection MV2 cut right in front her striking the front passenger side of MV1. Operator of MV2 states that she was traveling WB on Comm Ave as she approached the intersection. She states that she didn't see incoming cars as she attempting to take a left onto Centre St. She states that MV1 "came out of nowhere" and must have been speeding." Operator of MV2 was cited for failing to yield right of way traffic MGL c89 s9. Citation #T1444757

The operator of MV#1 stated that she was in the left hand turn lane on Grove St (north) in front of #275 Grove St. When her arrow to turn left turned green she proceeded to turn when her MV was struck by MV#2. The operator of MV#2 stated that she was traveling south on Grove St in front of #275 when she noticed she had a red light at the last minute and attempted to stop, but entered the intersection and struck MV#1. A witness walking in front of #275 Grove St stated she observed MV#2 go through her red light and strike MV#1 as she was turning into parking area. Operator #2 cited for failure to comply w/red light.

Operator of veh#1 stated he was driving North on Centre St when veh #2 pulled out of her parking spot and struck his vehicle. Minimal damage to veh #1 front bumper. Operator of veh #2 stated she was pulling out of her parking spot due North on Centre St when veh #1 came out of no where and she collided with him. Front bumper removed from veh #2. Operator of veh #2 cited #T1271258 in hand for N.C.O. 19/75 - Failure to use care in starting, stopping and turning. Both operators stated their speed was slow at the time of impact. Centre St is a public way in the City of Newton as it is serviced and maintained by this city.

On 07/28/19 at approximately 12:26 I responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Needham St and Tower Rd. The operator of veh #1 stated she was driving Southbound on Needham St. when veh #2 pulled out of Tower Rd. from her right and collided with her car. The side airbags went off in veh #1 but the driver stated she wasn't hurt. She was checked out and signed a patient refusal with the Medics. Moderate to heavy damage to veh #1 as it was towed by Tody's towing. The operator of veh#1 has a License and Registration issued by the Department of The State (Brazilian Consulate) and isn't in our in house system to plug into this report. The operator of veh #2 stated she was pulling out of Tower Rd attempting to go left (Northbound) on Needham St. and didn't see veh #1 passing as she turned. Minor damage to veh #2 as the operator was cited in hand Mass. #T1271259 for N.C.O. Failure to Use Care in Turning. All roads traveled/ mentioned in this report are public ways in the City of Newton as they are serviced and maintained by this city.

Operator of vehicle 1 states she was in the middle (left turn/straight) lane on Needham St turning left onto Winchester St when vehicle 2 came up on her right from the right turn/straight lane and tried to go around her but instead hit her passenger side causing minor damage and a flat tire. Operator of vehicle 2 stated he was turning left and vehicle 1 swerved in front of him. I issued operator of vehicle 2 MA uniform citation #T1444587 for 89/4a failure to use care when passing. Neither vehicle required a tow but AAA did respond to change the tire on vehicle 1. Neither operator reported any injuries.

Motor vehicle 1 (MV1) was traveling southbound on Langley Rd. when motor vehicle 2 (MV2) attempted to merge into the straight travel lane from the left turn lane, causing MV1 to crash into the side of MV2. MV 1 sustained front drivers side damage. MV2 sustained passengers side damage. I issued the operator of MV2 MA uniform citation T12713227 for Ch. 89/8 (fail to yield right of way) and Ch. 90/11 (license not in possession).

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.

The operator of MV#1 stated that she was traveling north on Highland St when MV#2 exited the parking area at #60 Highland St and struck her MV. The operator of MV#2 stated she was attempting to exit the parking area of #60 Highland St and didn't see MV#1 when she crashed into her MV. Operator of MV#2 stated, "it's my fault." Operator #2 cited for failure to use care. No injuries, no tows.

MV#1 was entering Center Street from a parking stall when he was struck by MV#2. -OpMV#1 stated he was entering Center Street from a parking stall when he was struck by MV#2. He stated he observed a far distance buffer between him and MV #2. MV#1 was occupied by two passengers. -OpMV#2 stated she was traveling north on Center Street. She stated she observed a MV#1 entering the roadway. She stated MV#1 pulled out suddenly in front of MV #2. She collided with MV#1. - I observe the damage to both vehicles. I observed the heavy damage and deep gouge to the driver(cid:31)s side door of MV#1. The gouge had cut open the outer panel of the door revealing the mechanical components inside the door. OpMV#1 stated he could not open the door, but the vehicle was drivable. I next conducted an inspection of the exterior damage of MV#2. I observed that the plastic bumper was separated from the frame and several cracks and breaks on the bumper. I further observed damage to the wheel well panel. OpMV#2 stated the vehicle was drivable. -There were no injuries reported at the scene and all parties declined medical assistance. Neither vehicle was towed from the scene. OpMV#1 was cited (T2015553) for Failure to Use Care Entering the Roadway.

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, I responded to the intersection of Crafts Street and Albemarle Road, Newton with Sgt. Lee for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle with serious injury to it's operator. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Crafts Street and Albemarle Road are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Jussara Pontes (S92930243). Pontes stated she was operating a 2017 Toyota Sienna (MA: 4GX777) at the time of the crash. Pontes stated she was traveling North on Albemarle Road and came to a stop at the stop sign located at the Crafts Street intersection. Pontes stated she looked both ways and began to inch out into the roadway. Pontes stated she stopped the vehicle again and was assisting a child sitting in the 2nd row of the vehicle. Pontes stated she then turned her attention back to the roadway. Pontes stated she looked to her right and left again and did not see any vehicles in either direction. Pontes stated she proceeded to cross the intersection to continue North on Albemarle Road. Pontes stated the front bumper area of MV1 crashed into the left side of a passing motorcycle. Pontes stated the motorcycle and it's operator fell to the roadway and slid across the street to the side of the road. Pontes stated she pulled her vehicle over onto Albemarle Road. Pontes stated she did not see the motorcycle prior to the crash and was not distracted. The operator of the motorcycle (MV2), Irene Pistoftzian (S06099449) was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital with a serious left leg injury prior to my arrival. I observed a red 1990 Kawasaki ZR550 (MA MCN: 1V1063) resting on it's right side on the NE sidewalk area of Albemarle Road at Crafts Street with it's front wheel/handlebar facing Crafts Street. The motorcycle had moderate damage to it's left side from the impact of MV1 crashing into it. The right side of the motorcycle had damage from sliding on the roadway and the crashing into a fence on the sidewalk on Crafts Street (W) at Albemarle Road. There was also damamge to the front headlight/right handlebar area. The motorcycle and Toyota Sienna were towed from the scene by Tody's towing at Sgt. Lee's request. Pictures were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. I spoke with Pistoftzian at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on Monday, September 30, 2019. Pistoftzian stated she was operating her motorcycle on Crafts Street (W). Pistoftzian stated as she approached the intersection of Crafts Street and Albemarle Road, she observed a mini van to her left out of her peripheral. Pistoftzian stated she remembers being hit on her left side and then laying on the roadway looking up at the sky on the sidewalk with her head facing Albemarle Field. Pistoftzian stated as a result of the crash she has a significant injury to her left leg and also has an injury to her left wrist/arm. Pistoftzian stated she was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. I spoke with Kymberley Mitchell via telephone who stated she witnessed the crash. Mitchell stated she was traveling behind the motorcycle involved in the crash on Craft Street (W) at North Street. Mitchell stated they were stopped at a red light at this time. Mitchell stated there were no vehicles in front of the motorcycle at the light. Mitchell stated the light turned green and they continued on Crafts Street at a low rate of speed. Mitchell stated she could see ahead at the intersection of Albemarle Street and Crafts Street, traffic was stopped on Crafts Street (E) letting traffic exit Albemarle Road (N). Mitchell stated vehicles were taking left and right turns out of Albemarle Road before the motorcycle reached the intersection. Mitchell stated a mini van was crossing past the double yellow line of Crafts Street to continue straight when it crashed into the left side of the motorcycle. I spoke with Cheryl Wermer via telephone who stated she witnessed the crash. Wermer stated she was traveling on Crafts Street (E) towards Albemarle Road. Wermer stated traffic ahead of her was stopped to allow vehicles to turn off of Albemarle Road. Wermer stated she observed a motorcycle traveling towards her on Crafts Street (W). Wermer stated she then saw a vehicle travel straight from Albemarle Road across Crafts Street and crash into the motorcycle. Wermer stated the operator of the motorcycle flew off the bike. Wermer stated the car then came to a stop and the driver got out and stated "Oh my god! I didn't see you!" Wermer stated both vehicles were traveling at a low rate of speed prior to the crash. I spoke with Bill Frabizio via telephone who stated he witnessed the crash. Frabizio stated he was behind the mini van (MV1) on Albemarle Road prior to the crash. Frabizio stated the vehicle in front of him began to cross the intersection as he was monitoring the traffic on to take a right turn onto Crafts Street. Frabizio stated he heard a loud "Boom" and saw a motorcycle slide across the street with its operator. Frabizio stated the motorcycle crashed into a fence post and the operator came off the motorcycle. Frabizio stated he pulled over and assisted operator of the motorcycle. After concluding my investigation, the operator of MV1, Jussara Pontes, was mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2016424 for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Failure To Use Care).

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 10/04/19 at 11:49 hours while assigned to Traffic Unit 523, I responded to a motor vehicle/bicyclist accident at Centre Street and Nathan Road. The weather at the time was cloudy. The road surface was dry and Centre Street and Nathan Road are public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Traffic conditions were heavy and Centre Street was congested with vehicles at the time. There is no dedicated bicycle lane in this area but there are bicycle indicators painted on the roadway to make drivers aware of bicyclists traveling. I spoke to the bicyclist involved (Unit 2), Marvin Goldman (S67373495). Goldman was wearing a helmet, gray sweatshirt, gray shorts, and black/orange reflective sneakers. Mr. Goldman stated that he was traveling southbound on Centre Street on the right side of the road on his black Fuji Sagres bicycle. He further says that he was peddling fast at the time while crossing over Nathan Road and that is when he suddenly struck Unit 1 on it's passenger side front quarter panel/door area. He does not recall any other details of the incident along with Unit 1 attempting to turn left towards him. Goldman sustained scraped up knees and a small laceration below his left eye. He refused medical attention signing a patient refusal with Cataldo Medic One. I observed that his front wheel was bent as a result of the accident. The rest of the bicycle appeared to be intact. I then spoke to the operator of Unit 1, Darlene Martins (S27966454). Ms. Martins spoke with the assistance of Ofc. Calderon who was translating for her. She says that she was traveling northbound on Centre Street and was attempting to turn left on to Nathan Road in order to turn around and travel the other way on Centre Street. She says that a vehicle in the southbound travel lane left space for her to make her left turn. She then proceeded to turn thinking it was clear and that is when the bicyclist suddenly approached and struck her on her passenger side. She also stated that it was hard to see past the congestion of vehicles waiting in the southbound travel lane. I observed scratch marks and a dent to her passenger side front quarter panel area along with minor scuff marks to her front passenger door. The scuff marks appear to be from the bicyclist rubbing against the vehicle. I also observed a dent on the top of the passenger door frame. It is unknown if the damage is the result of the accident or old damage Ofc. Calderon spoke to Rosangela Dias (Passenger in Unit 1), who stated that everything happened so quick but she never saw the bicyclist approaching when Martins attempted to turn left. I then spoke to a witness on scene identified as Matthew Miner. He says that he was two vehicles behind an unknown vehicle in the southbound travel lane of Centre Street. He says that the unknown vehicle left space for Unit 1 to turn left and waved Unit 1 on to turn left. He does not recall what transpired with the bicyclist. As a result of the accident, it was determined that Martins did not yield the right of way to the bicyclist while she was turning left. She also does not have a license to operate in Massachusetts or any other state. She was issued MA Uniform Citation # T2012393 for Ch. 89/8 Failure to yield and Ch. 90/10 Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Digital photos taken by me of the scene.

Operator of vehicle 1 stated he was traveling eastbound on River St and was taking a left turn onto Cherry St and was struck head on with vehicle 2. Operator of vehicle 2 stated she was traveling westbound on River St and as she was entering the intersection of Cherry St the traffic light turned yellow and vehicle 1 which was traveling eastbound made a sudden left turn leaving her no time to stop and the vehicles collided. Vehicle 1 then sped off northbound on Cherry St and returned a minute or two later. I spoke to a witness, Jena Castro-Casbon who stated she saw vehicle 1 traveling northbound on Cherry St at a high rate of speed and drop of a child at 187 Cherry St then turn around and return to the accident scene at a high rate of speed again. 187 Cherry St is 0.4 miles from the intersection of River St. Operator of vehicle 1 stated he had two of his sons friends in the vehicle and he thought it would be best to get one of them home to 187 Cherry St and then come back to exchange information. I followed up with the child and his parents at 187 Cherry St and he was uninjured. I issued the operator of vehicle 1 MA Uniform Citation #T1445381 for 89/8 failure to yield. No one reported any injures and neither vehicle required a tow.

Operator of vehicle two stated that while tuning from the west bound lane of Watertown St onto the north bound lane of Eddy St vehicle one struck the rear driver's side of his vehicle. Operator of vehicle two stated that he was not injured and his vehicle did not require a tow. Operator of vehicle one stated that while driving east bound on Watertown St she could not stop her vehicle time to prevent it from crashing into vehicle two. Vehicle one had damage to the front passenger side and did not require a tow. Operator of vehicle one stated that she was not injured and her vehicle was towed by AAA. Witness Christina Colantonio stated that she was behind vehicle two and saw vehicle one " speeding and crash into the rear passenger side of vehicle two. Operator of vehicle one was cited for CO 19/75, failure to use care. Watertown St and Eddy St are pubic ways in the city of Newton.

The operator of MV #1(Ma Reg 7TR785) stated she was traveling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. when she attempted to turn left onto Temple St. Operator of MV#1 stated her vehicle was struck as she turned onto Temple St by the operator of MV #2. The operator of MV#2 (Pupils reg 44301) stated he was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. approaching the intersection of Temple St. Operator of MV2 stated as he was traveling straight ahead he observed MV1 start to turn left onto Temple St. Operator of MV2 stated he hit the breaks and attempted to swerve out of the way but ended up hitting MV1. MV #2 struck MV #1's passenger side rear bumper causing minor damage. MV #2 sustained damage to its passenger side front bumper. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene. The operator of MV #1 will be mailed a citation (T2079066) for MGL. Ch. 89 Sec. 8; Failure to yield to oncoming traffic while turning left.

Operator of vehicle 1 states she was traveling west on Derby St when vehicle 2 pulled out from Parmenter Rd. Vehicle 2 struck the right passenger side door of Vehicle 1 and continued to turn onto Derby St., traveling west. Vehicle 1 followed vehicle 2 into Waltham and obtained a photo of the license plate of vehicle 2. Operator of vehicle 1 reports no injuries. I attempted to contact the operator of vehicle 2 with negative results. Waltham PD was unable to make contact with the registered owner of vehicle 2 and vehicle 2 was not at the registered address. Citation to be mailed to registered owner of vehicle 2 for 90/24/c leaving the scene after a motor vehicle crash with property damage, as well as 89/9 failure to yield right of way.

MV #1 was traveling southbound on Walnut St. in the area of Lake Ave. MV #2 was parked along the curb on the shoulder of Walnut St. by Lake Ave. MV#2 attempted to pull out into the southbound travel lane of Walnut St. failed to yield to oncoming traffic and struck MV#1 on its passenger side. MV#1 suffered minor damage to its passenger side and no occupants were injured. MV#2 suffered minor damage to its driver's side front end and driver side wheel well. MV#2 was towed by Tody's at the owners request. The operator of MV#2 was cited with MGL 89-8 Fail to yield to oncoming traffic (citation #T2080186). A towed MV report was filled out and filed.

On 12/23/19 at 12:06 hours, I came across a two car motor vehicle accident that already occurred at California Street and Bridge Street. No injuries reported. Both streets are public ways and maintained by the City of Newton. Operator of M/V # 1 states he was traveling straight ahead (EB) on California Street through the intersection at Bridge Street. He states that he had the green light signal and attempted to drive through when he was struck by M/V # 2 on his front bumper on the driver's side. He further says that M/V # 2 was attempting to take a left turn on to Bridge Street at the time of the accident. I observed moderate damage to the driver's side front bumper/quarter panel area but the vehicle was still driveable. Operator of M/V # 2 states through translation by her husband (Huseyn Imamaliyev) she was operating (WB) on California Street and was attempting to take a left turn through the intersection on to Bridge Street. She says that she stopped first and then attempted to turn left and that is when M/V# 1 crashed in to her. I observed minor damage to the middle front bumper/registration plate area. Based on the locations and damage to the vehicles, it appears that the operator of M/V # 2 did not yield the right of way when turning left on to Bridge Street. The operator of M/V # 2 (Gulnar Imamaliyeva MA ID# SA1320134) also could not provide a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts. A query of her revealed that she only had a Massachusetts identification. She was issued MA Uniform Citation # T2012157 for Ch. 89/8 Fail to Yield Right of Way When Turning Left and Ch. 90/10 Operating a M/V Without a License. See Incident Report # 19056055 for further information.