crash_reports

The OP. of MV#1 states he was travelling northbound on Concord Street. He is familiar with the road and the medians but due to the rain and the glare it caused with his eye glasses, he miscalculated the curb of the median and struck it.

Francis Vincent was operating vehicle #1 W/B on Comm Ave. Francis states that he was driving and looking at traffic straight ahead. Francis states that he drove into a green dumpster that was left on the side of the road by Star Market. Francis states that he did not see the dumpster because it blended in with the tree line. I spoke with Star Market Manager Joe Granata. Joe stated that the disposal company was brining a new dumpster and the dumpster was left in the street so the exchange could be made. No injures, vehicle #1 towed by Todys

Operator of MV1 was travelling eastbound on Derby Street when she collided with the rear of the attached trailer on MV2, which was parked on the side of the road in front of 258 Derby St. Operator of MV1 stated due to the sun glare she did not see the landscaping truck and trailer. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed by Tody's Towing. MV2 had very minor damage to the rear trailer and license plate. Operator of MV1 was evaluated by Cataldo and signed a patient refusal. MV2 was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

Operator of vehicle one, Christopher Sermak, stated that while turning north bound in the parking lot of 175 Boylston St he was blinded by solar glare. Sermak stated that the diver's side visor was down and the he was not wearing sun glasses. Sermak stated that he heard a loud bang coming from the front driver's side of his vehicle and realized that his vehicle had stuck something. Sermak stated that he stopped his vehicle and saw a male identified as John Baker laying on his back on the ground. Baker stated that he had step off the side walk in front of 175 Boylston St and was walking to his car when he saw Sermak's vehicle approaching him and realized it was not slowing, Baker sated that the front driver's side of Sermak's vehicle struck his right arm and shoulder causing him to be knocked to the ground on his back. Baker stated that his head struck the ground but he did not lose consciousness. Baker was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital via EMS for treatment. While on scene I observed that the rear passenger side brake light of Sermak's vehicle was out. I issued Sermak MA Citation T 2012527 and cited him for violations of City of Newton City Ordnance 19-75, failure to use care while tuning , and MGL 90/7 , defective lights.

ON 6-19-20 AT APPROX. 0828HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 216 AUSTIN ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON AUSTIN ST. WHEN HE WAS BLINDED BY THE GLARE OF THE RISING SUN. DRIVER STATES HE CRASHED INTO VEHICLE #2 WHILE BLINDED. VEHICLE #2 WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 216 AUSTIN ST. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD LEFT REAR BUMPER DAMAGE BUT WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. DRIVER OF VEHICLE #1 WAS EXAMINED BY MEDICS AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. VEHICLE #2 IS OWNED BY A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BUT NONE OF THE WORKERS WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT. ALL PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

On Wednesday, October 7th 2020 while in N526 I responded to 791 Walnut Street the Newton Cemetery Corp for a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. At the time of the accident the weather was sunny and the road surface was dry. The accident occurred inside the cemetery on the public way by the entrance. Upon arrival I spoke with the pedestrian identified as Tova Goldring. Tova stated she was walking in the roadway when she was struck by MV1. Tova stated MV1 was turning left onto the road that leads to the exit and when she realized the operator was not stopping she put out both her hands and made contact with the hood of MV1. Tova stated the impact caused her to fall to the ground and roll into a grassy area next to the road. Tova had minor scrapes from the accident and signed a patient refusal. The operator of MV1 identified as Antonio Domenico Ricci was on scene and his primary language was Italian. I was able to contact his daughter, Daniela Boccia who arrived on scene and translated Antonio's statements. Antonio stated he was turning left onto the main road that leads to the exit of the cemetery and had his left signal activated. Antonio states the sun was glaring into his eyes and made it hard for him to see. Antonio stated he took the left turn and never saw the pedestrian. Antonio states he heard a thud on his hood and stopped the vehicle and that is when he realized he had struck a pedestrian. Antonio was not injured and there was no damage to his vehicle. Pictures of the scene and Tova's injuries were taken by Officer Wilson and submitted to the IT Bureau. Daniela took possession of MV1 and drove Antonio to his residence.

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the Whole Foods parking lot entrance located at 916 Walnut Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash. Walnut Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Tyrone Powell. Powell stated he was operating his 2016 Toyota Highlander (MA: VTT188) while traveling across Walnut Street (E) from Carthay Circle. Powell stated there was a strong sun glare at this time on his passenger side. Powell stated as he entered the Whole Foods parking lot entrance, the passenger side of his vehicle collided with a passing bicyclist that was traveling northbound on Walnut Street. Powell reported no injuries. I observed damage to the passenger side hood/fender of MV1. I spoke with the bicyclist involved in the crash, Scott Chamberlain. Chamberlain stated he was operating his bicycle on Walnut Street (N) in the marked bicycle lane near the entrance to the Whole Foods located at 916 Walnut Street. Chamberlain stated he had a bicycle helmet on at this time. Chamberlain stated that he observed a vehicle to his left travel across Walnut Street in front of him into the Whole Foods parking lot. Chamberlain stated he was unable to avoid crashing into him. Chamberlain reported minor injuries and signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics. I observed no substantial damage to his red Specialized bicycle. Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. While on scene, Officers did notice a strong sun glare coming from the Southeast direction of Walnut Street. This glare would have shined on the passenger side area of MV1 as it crossed Walnut Street.

Operator of vehicle one ( 2016 Infinity MA reg 3YD266 ) Miram Qualter, stated on 11/05/2020 at 10:28 hours while driving south bound on Waverley Ave near the intersection of Tremont St " the light was turning " as her vehicle entered the intersection. Both Tremont St and Waverly Ave are public ways in the City of Newton. Qualter stated that she was driving into solar glare and did not see any traffic in the intersection as she proceeded into it. Qualter stated that she believed that she still had the right of way and that traffic on Tremont St had a red light. Qualter stated that she did not see vehicle two until the time of impact . Qualter stated that she was not injured in the crash. Qualter's vehicle had major damage to the front driver's side windshield and front driver's side quarter panel. Operator of vehicle two Keith Ward stated that he was riding his Itraxx Cruze motor scooter west bound on Tremont St near Waverley Ave on 11/05/2020 at 10:28 hours. Ward stated that west bound traffic had a green light and he proceeded into the intersection. Ward stated that as he was approximately halfway into the intersection when vehicle one crashed into the right front of his vehicle. Ward stated that he was ejected from his motorcycle and onto the hood of vehicle one. Ward was wearing a helmet and his head had contact with vehicle one's driver side windshield causing substantial damage. Ward was evaluated by Newton Medic Unit 3 and refused medical treatment. Ward signed a patient refusal form provided by the medics. Ward had visible head lacerations that caused minor blood loss. Witness Jose David stated that he was riding on a motor scooter behind Ward. David stated that west bond traffic on Tremont St had a green light and that vehicle one did not stop at a red light. Based upon statements made to me and my observations of the involved vehicles, I issued Qualter MA Citation T2016100 and cited her for a violation of MGL 89/9 , failure to stop at a red light. I took photos of both vehicles and the disk was downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's Towing, and I filled out towed motor vehicle forms. During my investigation of this crash I discovered that the motor scooter that Ward was operating is classified as a motorcycle, because it's cylinder capacity exceeded 50cc. Ward's vehicle speedometer indicted that it's top speed was 50 MPH, and it's VIN tag stated it was a motorcycle. I observed that there was no license plate on Ward's vehicle and he stated to me that it was unregistered. A check of the MA RMV had no record of Ward's vehicle and also revealed that Ward's driver's license was suspended on 12/04/2018. It was also revealed from a of the MA RMV data base that witness Jose David's driver's license statue is expired non renewable as of 01/23/2017. David stated to me that he did not have a driver's license. I also discovered that David's motor scooter was classified as a motorcycle, because as with Ward's vehicle it also had a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc. David stated to me that his vehicle was unregistered. I issued David MA Criminal Application T2015901 and cited him for violations of MGLs 90/10, operation of a motor vehicle with out a license, 90/34j uninsured motor vehicle and 90/9 , unregistered motor vehicle. I issued Ward MA Criminal Application T2015902 and cited him for violations of MGLs 90/23 , operating a motor vehicle after suspension, 90/34j, uninsured motor vehicle and 90/9 unregistered motor vehicle. I filled out an Operating After Suspension Affidavit and faxed it to the MA RMV Driver Control Unit.

VEHICLE #2 WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF 778 DEDHAM ST, HEADING EASTBOUND. VEHICLE #1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON DEDHAM ST, DID NOT NOTICE VEHICLE #2 STOPPED DUE TO EXTREME SOLAR GLARE WHICH WAS BLINDING. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE #1 REAR ENDED VEHICLE #2. NO INJURIES REPORTED, VEHICLE #1 TOWED BY TODYS TOWING OF NEWTON.

Operator of Motor Vehicle #1 stated that she was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and as she was slowing down for the red light was struck from behind by motor vehicle #2. Motor vehicle #1 sustained moderate rear end damage. Operator of Motor Vehicle #2 stated that he was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and due to the glare of the sun struck motor vehicle #1 from behind. Motor vehicle #2 sustained moderate front end damage. There were no injuries due to this accident and neither vehicle was towed.

The operator of MV#1 stated that she was traveling south on Woodland Rd when she encountered solar glare, lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a telephone pole in front of #41 Woodland Rd. The operator was not injured and refused medical treatment. I inspected the pole, which I belive was sideswiped and it appeared to only have minor damage. MV towed by Tody's and I transported operator to her destination at Lasell College.

MV1 was exiting the parking lot of 991 Watertown St when he collided with MV2. MV2 was travelling EB on Watertown St when she was struck on the drivers side by MV1. No injuries to Operator 1, Operator 2 was transported by Fallon ambulance with minor injuries. MV1 was driven from the scene with very minor damage. MV2 was parked on Watertown St awaiting Operator 2's release from the hospital. MV2 sustained minor damage to the drivers side Photos taken and placed into IT.

The operator of MV1 stated she was traveling Westbound on Sargent St. when the glare of the sun temporarily blinded her. As a result, she struck MV2, which was parked unoccupied on the side of the road in front of 187 Sargent St. The operator was evaluated on scene by the medics and signed a patient refusal. MV1 sustained moderate front end damage and was towed from the scene by Tody's. MV2 sustained moderate rear bumper damage and was able to safetly park in the driveway.

MV#1 was stopped and unoccupied in the driveway at #115 Rumford Ave when its passengers side rear quarter was stuck by MV#2. The operator of MV#2 stated that he was traveling east on Rumford Ave and because of solar glare did not see the rear end of MV#1 in the roadway when crash occurred. No injuries and MV#2 arranged for his own tow. Photographs of both MV's taken at the scene.

The operator of MV1 stated she turned left from Adams St. onto Linwood Ave (SW). She was temporarily blinded by the glare from the sun, and as a result struck MV2, parked on the side of the road at 141 Linwood Ave. She reported no injuries. MV2 sustained minor damage to the drivers side rear end. MV1 sustained moderate damage to the front bumper and was towed from the scene by Todys.

Operator of MV1 (MA reg 2RBG35) was traveling EB on Pearl Street when she stopped for a vehicle pulling out of a driveway. While stopped the Operator of MV2 (MA reg 2YDP98) also traveling EB on Pearl Street rear ended MV1. Operator of MV2 stated the solar glare obstructed her vision and by the time she observed MV1 stopped it was too late. MV1 sustained minor damage to the rear of the vehicle and was able to drive away safely. MV2 sustained heavy front end damage and was leaking fluid. Air bags were also deployed from MV2. Medic 5 arrived on scene for an evaluation. Operator of MV2 was claiming a possible head injury and signed a medical refusal. Tody's arrived on scene and towed the vehicle.

At approximately 0933HRs on Wednesday, March 02, 2022, I was dispatched to 151 Sargent St. for a report of a two car MVA. Upon viewing the vehicles, I observed MV1 (MA Pass: 1HLE75) parked in front of 163 Sargent St. with damage to its passenger's side (fender, wheel/tire, front and rear doors). And I observed MV2 (MA Pass: 6ELY50) in the driveway of 151 Sargent St. with damage to its rear (tow hitch and bumper). Upon speaking with the operators, both of whom reported no injuries, the operator of MV1 stated they were traveling Eastbound on Sargent St., when MV2 attempted to exit the aforementioned driveway and they two vehicles made contact. The operator of MV2 stated that as they exited said driveway, there was solar glare which came from not only the sun in their eyes, but from sun reflected off of an uninvolved vehicle which passed on the opposite side of the road. Being that they were unable to see MV1 approaching, MV2 continued to travel out of the driveway, backing up Southbound, when the two vehicles made contact. Both operators exchanged information prior to my arrival. MV1 and its operator remained in a safe area on scene to await a tow from AAA and MV2 left under its own power. I cleared without further incident.