crash_reports

On 01/31/19 at 08:56 hours, I responded to Dedham and Walnut Streets for a two car motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Operator of M/V 1 states he was stopped for the stop sign facing northbound on Dedham St towards Walnut St. He then proceeded straight through and observed M/V 2 coming at him so he tried to speed up but M/V 2 ended up striking him on the driver's side rear quarter panel area. He did state that M/V 2 did stop for the stop sign after him but did not understand why they were attempting to come through the intersection. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the driver's side rear quarter panel area and had a flat tire. The operator waited for Triple AAA for the flat. Operator of M/V 2 states she was stopped at the stop sign facing eastbound on Dedham St attempting to take a left turn on to Walnut St. Due to the bright sun and glare, she did not observe M/V 1 coming through the intersection and struck him. The vehicle sustained front end damage to the grille and bumper but the vehicle was still driveable. At the time, I did observe the sun to be blinding at the accident location and there was a lot of glare.

ON 3-26-19 AT APPROX. 1054HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEBSTER AND CHERRY ST. I S[POKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON WEBSTER AND HAD THE GREEN LIGHT. WHEN HE WENT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION HE WAS HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE BY VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #1 STATES AFTER BEING HIT HIS VEHICLE SPUN AND HIS RIGHT REAR SIDE HIT A EVERSOURCE UTILITY POLE ( 453/7 ). AFTER HITTING THE UTILITY POLE HIS VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE ACROSS THE STREET TO 35 WEBSTER WHERE HE HIT A ROCK WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO HIS LEFT FRONT. VEHICLE #2 STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON CHERRY ST. AS SHE APPROACHED WEBSTER ST. SHE STATES SHE WAS BLINDED BY SUN GLARE AND CONFUSED THE LIGHTS AT CHERRY AND WASHINGTON AS BEING THE CORRECT LIGHTS ( THEY WERE GREEN AT THE TIME ). WHEN SHE REALIZED THE LIGHT AT CHERRY AND WEBSTER WAS RED SHE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE #1. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE REAR AND LEFT FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 WAS MAILED CITATION ( T1442287 ) FOR CHAPTER 89/9 FAILURE TO YIELD. VEHICLE #1 WAS MAILED CITATION ( T1442286 ) FOR PASSENGER RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS UNDER JUNIOR OPERATOR LICENSE. ALL PARTIES , ( WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WRIGLEY LOWE ) REPORTED NO INJURIES AND SIGNED PATIENT REFUSALS. CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL AND SERGIO ALVAREZ WERE TURNED OVER TO THEIR PARENTS. WRIGLEY LOWE WAS TRANSPORTED BY MEDIC2 TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR MINOR CUTS. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. I TOOK APPROX. 7 PICTURES OF THE UTILITY POLE AND THE ROCK WALL. DISC TURNED OVER TO I.T. DIRECTOR SMITH. NEW DISC PLACED IN 492 CAMERA.

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.

Mv#1 operator was travelling on High St E/B and got blinded by the sun glare. #1 reached for his sunglasses on the visor, as a result veered to the right and struck Mv#2 that was legally parked on the side of High St. #2 operator was sitting in the driver's seat at time of collision. #1 passenger side front end struck #2 drivers side rear end. No injuries however #2 stated his back may have felt stiff from impact but refused an evaluation and said he has a history of back pain. #1 was towed by AAA. #2 was able to be driven away.

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.

The operator of vehicle 1 states she was traveling north on Chestnut Street, taking a left onto Washington Street. Operator of vehicle 1 states she has a green light, as she proceeded into the intersection vehicle 1 was struck on the left side by vehicle 2. The operator of vehicle 2 also claims he had a green light, while traveling east on Washington Street. The operator of vehicle 2 states as he proceeded into the intersection, so did vehicle 1. At that time vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1 with the front of vehicle 2. Medics responded due to airbag deployment and transported the operator of vehicle 2 to NWH for an evaluation. It should be noted at the time of the accident the glare while traveling east on Washington Street makes is difficult to see. Todys towed both vehicles.

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.

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.

Operator #1 states that he was driving his work van (Patriot Mechanical) westbound on Commonwealth Ave near Ash St, when his vision became blinded by the sun which caused him to rear end vehicle #2. Vehicle #2 was stationary at the red light and subsequently hit vehicle #3 upon impact in a "domino effect". All operators were spoken to separately and their version of events are the same. It should be noted that while responding to this call, I did take note of the extreme solar glare on Commonwealth Ave westbound. All parties declined medical attention. Damage visible to me were as follows: -Vehicle #1 sustained heavy front end damage, towed by Tody's -Vehicle #2 had moderate rear end damage, towed by Tody's -Vehicle #3' s right rear passenger side above the wheel well had minor damage, possible tire damage as well. Vehicle was moved off to the side of the road and owner has their own tow coming.

On 3/22/21 I responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Woodbine St for a single motor vehicle accident. On arrival, I had noticed the street sign to have been hit and slightly leaning. As I was observing, motor vehicle operator had pulled up and stated that he had hit the sign. He stated that the glare of the sun had caused him to not be able to see the sign. His stated he was okay and did not medical attention. His vehicle had some damage to the front end but was able to drive it home. I took photographs of the sign and vehicle.

Upon arrival, vehicle 1 was on Commonwealth Ave and vehicle 2 was in the middle of the grass median. Operator 1 was able to move his vehicle off to the side of the road into the carriage lane. Operator 1 stated that he was on Commonwealth Ave facing eastbound and was trying to turn left on to Irving St. He stated that "the sun got into his eyes" when he was making the turn and crashed into vehicle 2 who was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. Operator 2 stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave when vehicle 1 tried to turn left, directly in front of her path of travel. After the collision, operator 2 stated that she almost crashed into a tree and turned to avoid it, and her final resting spot was on the grass median. I observed heavy front end damage on the front driver's side bumper and wheel on vehicle 1. On vehicle 2 there was damage to the front driver's side bumper and the front wheel was bent. The right front tire of vehicle 2 was also flat. Both operators stated they were not injured and declined medical attention. Both operators also called AAA who came and towed the vehicles. A witness, Simon Welsby, left his phone number with operator 2 and I gave him a call from Newton Police Headquarters. Mr. Welsby stated that he was traveling behind vehicle 1 as they were turning left onto Irving St. Mr. Welsby stated vehicle 2 had the right of way and that vehicle 1 made an improper turn.

ON 9-3-21 AT APPROX. 0801HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEBSTER AND CHERRY I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND ON CHERRY APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION OF CHERRY AND WEBSTER. DRIVER STATES SHE HAD THE GREEN LIGHT AND WHILE GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WAS HIT IN THE FRONT LEFT BY VEHICLE #2. DRIVER OF VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON WEBSTER APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION OF CHERRY AND WEBSTER. DRIVER STATES HIS VISIBILITY WAS OBSTRUCTED BY THE GLARE OF THE SUN RISING IN THE EAST AND THOUGHT HE HAD A GREEN LIGHT. WHEN VEHICLE #2 WENT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION HE HIT VEHICLE #1, BOUNCED OFF AND HIT THE TRAFFIC POLE LIGHT ON THE CORNER OF CHERRY AND WEBSTER. THE LIGHT WAS DISLODGED AND HIS VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN HE HIT THE ROCK WALL AT THE SIDEWALK OF WEBSTER ST. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND LEFT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE #2 ALSO HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 REPORTED NO INJURIES AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 HAD MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY MEDIC2 TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. VEHICLE #2 WAS ISSUED CITATION # T2080808 ( 89/9 F/C RED LIGHT ). CITATION WAS MAILED TO OPERATOR. N524 ( OFF. GAUDET ) TOOK PICTURES OF THE SCENE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. PICTURES TURNED OVER TO I.T. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

On Tuesday October 12th at approximately 1252 hours I responded to the intersection of Rowe Street and Wolcott Street for a city vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. At the time of the accident the weather was sunny and the road conditions were dry. Rowe Street and Wolcott Street are both owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved, identified as Parks and Recreation worker John Siratos (S50488498). John stated he was traveling southbound on Rowe Street and was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Wolcott Street. John stated he was looking straight ahead towards the direction he was attempting to travel and proceeded into the intersection to cross over Wolcott Street when he struck the pedestrian with his front bumper causing him to fall on the ground. John stated he was only traveling a couple miles per hour as he just accelerated from a stop. John stated he did not see the pedestrian because of the suns glare. I was able to speak to the pedestrian inside the ambulance receiving medical treatment. He was identified as Justin Anderson (S27026247). Justin stated he was jogging westbound on Webster Street and was crossing the intersection of Wolcott Street and Rowe Street, attempting to head westbound on Wolcott Street. Justin stated he was jogging on the sidewalk and entered the crosswalk to cross the street and was struck by the city vehicle in the right leg causing him to fall to the ground. Justin reported a minor thumb injury and a small scrape on his head. Justin stated his temperature was high and he was being transported to NWH by Medics as a precaution. Pictures of the city vehicle and the scene were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. No damage to the city vehicle was observed or reported.

ON 10-15-21 AT APPROX. 0804HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF DERBY AND MILO ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON DERBY ST. AS SHE APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION OF MILO AND DERBY SHE WAS BLINDED BY THE GLARE OF THE SUNLIGHT THAT WAS RISING IN THE EAST. DRIVER LOST SIGHT OF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A LANDSCAPING TRAILER THAT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 258 DERBY ST. I SPOKE TO THE OWNER OF VEHICLE #2. THEY STATED THEY HEARD THE VEHICLE CRASH BUT DID NOT ACTUALLY SEE THE ACCIDENT. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT RIGHT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY PRIVATE TOW. VEHICLE #2 HAD NO DAMAGE AND WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

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.

Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound on Centre St. and in light traffic when she was approaching the stopped cars ahead when she was blinded by the glare coming over the hill. She saw Vehicle #2 too late due to the glare and was unable to stop in time and struck Vehicle #2 in the rear. Vehicle #2 stated he was traveling northbound on Centre St. and was stopped in traffic at the light when he was struck from behind by Vehicle #1. Vehicle #1 had moderate damage to the front of the vehicle and was unable to be driven and was towed away by Tody's towing. Vehicle #2 had minor damage to the rear bumper and was able to be driven. All parties were asked if they were injured in the accident and all stated they were unhurt and refused any medical treatments.