crash_reports

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.

The operator of MV1 stated he was taking a left onto Waldorf Rd. Westbound from Canterbury Rd. when he saw a child bicyclist traveling Eastbound on Waldorf Rd. in the street. He stated that immediately after, the solar glare from the sun impaired his vision and he could no longer see the child, and at that time the two collided. The left driver's side door area struck the bicyclist, as well as the possible front left tire. The operator and passenger stated they were uninjured. MV1 sustained little to no damage. The bicyclist was identified as CHO, Elena, and she stated she was traveling Eastbound on Waldorf Rd. approaching Canterbury Rd. She stated MV1 took a left onto Waldorf Rd. towards her and at that time she collided with the left side of MV1 and fell off her bike. The rear wheel of the bike was bent due to the collision. Elena stated that she was ok but had right hip pain. She was wearing a helmet, green jacket, blue shirt, black pants, and was riding a pink and white Diamondback bicycle (Serial # A1504026648). Her mother KIM, Kyung arrived on scene and signed a patient refusal with AMB1, and transported her to Harvard Vanguard Wellesley for an evaluation. I took photos of the scene and submitted them to the IT bureau to be attached to this report.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.