crash_reports

MV 1 was backing out of the driveway of 11 Oakwood Road and crashed into MV 2 which was parked across the street. There were no injuries to the operator of MV 1, MV 2 was a parked car with no operator. The damage sustaiined to MV 2 was the drivers side door. The damage sustained to MV 1 was the back bumper.

Vehicle one was driving westbound on Washington St when he stated that he was looking at the buildings across from 327 Washington St. Vehicle one drifted into parked car, vehicle two. Vehicle two was parked and unoccupied in a parking spot in front of 327 Washington St. Vehicle two moved forward from the impact and struck vehicle three. It should be noted that vehicle two already had extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle prior to the crash holding the bumper intact with duck tape and clear tape. Vehicle three had minor damage to the rear end bumper. No injuries were reported on scene.

Mv#1 operator stated she was travelling on Beacon St E/B in the area of #1200 when she stated she briefly looked down to touch a button on her front dash. At that time, #1 rear ended Mv#2 which in turn rear ended Mv#3. #1 operator signed a patient refusal. #1 sustained significant front end damaage and was able to be driven from the scene. #2 operator was slowing to a stop behind #3 when he was rear ended and pushed forward between both Mv's. #2 operator appeared to be significantly shaken up from impact and was transported by medics with unknown or any injuries. #2 sustained heavy rear end and front end damage, towed by Tody's. #3 operator stated he came to a stop on Beacon St E/B to allow a pedestrian to cross in a marked crosswalk when he was rear ended by #2. #3 operator signed a patient refusal. #3 sustained significant rear end damage and was able to be driven from the scene. Pedestrian/witness stated she was crossing in the crosswalk when the collision occurred. Pedestrian was not injured.

On Thursday 2/24/22 at approximately 1130 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 1985 Beacon Street for a 2 car motor vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival I spoke to the operator, CECCHINI Michael, of a UPS delivery truck. CECCHINI states he was travelling westbound on Beacon Street and activated his right turn signal, began to slowly pull to the right, activate his 4 way emergency hazard lights and stop in the shoulder/breakdown lane in front of 1985 Beacon Street to make a delivery at that address. Upon stopping he was struck in the rear by motor vehicle #2. After speaking with CECCHINI I spoke to the operator, CHABOT Shane, of motor vehicle #2. CHABOT was in the back of the ambulance being prepared for transport to Newton Wellesley Hospital. CHABOT states he was travelling Westbound on Beacon Street and was looking down at his GPS on his cell phone in the cup holder of his motor vehicle and adjusting his radio when he struck the rear of the UPS truck on the side of the road. A Witness, CERRA Rob, spoke to Sgt. Poutas and stated he witnessed the pickup truck travelling westbound on Beacon Street and observed the vehicle to veer to the right and strike the back of the parked UPS truck. Based on the statements given to me by the operator of motor vehicle #2 , CHABOT Shane, he is being issued Ma Uniform Citation T2012914 for C90 S13B using an electrical device while operating a motor vehicle and C89 S4A Marked Lanes Violation. The citation was mailed to CHABOT's address as I was unable to issue it in hand prior to him being transported to the hospital.

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, while assigned to unit N497, I responded to a 2 car MVA in front of 1082 Centre Street, Newton. Centre 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. The operator of MV1, Ms. Maria Lima Marte (S26852151) stated she was operating her 2009 Nissan Versa (MA: 8TL115) on Centre Street (N) towards Commonwealth Avenue. Ms. Lima Marte stated traffic was stopped at a red light when MV2 crashed into the rear of her vehicle. I observed damage to the rear bumper of MV1. Ms. Lime Marte and her passenger, Ms. Adianel Diaz Lima reported no injuries. The operator of MV2, Mr. Travis Roth (SA4230808) stated he was operating his 2019 Subaru Crosstrek (MA: 1WCL95) on Centre Street (N) towards Commonwealth Avenue. Mr. Roth stated he wasn't paying attention to the roadway and was focusing on the GPS in his vehicle. Mr. Roth stated the front end of his vehicle crashed into the rear of MV1. I observed damage to the front bumper area of MV2. Mr. Roth reported no injuries.

On Monday, July 18, 2022, while assigned to unit N493, I responded to the area of 1750 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton for a reported crash. The weather at the time of the crash was overcast and cloudy. The road surface was dry. Commonwealth Avenue is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Ms. Elizabeth Fabrizio (S29560661) stated she was stopped at a red light in her 2012 Acura MDX (MA:157SE7) on Commonwealth Avenue (W) just before Washington Street. Ms. Fabrizio stated while stopped at the light, MV2 crashed into the rear of her vehicle. I observed damage to the rear bumper area of MV1. Ms. Fabrizio and her passenger, Ms. Mary Daley, reported no injuries. The operator of MV2, Mr. DJ Kirby-Thomas (S32655458) stated he was operating a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (MA CON: S87959) on Commonwealth Avenue (W) towards Washington Street. Mr. Kirby-Thomas stated while operating his vehicle he became distracted by the GPS in his vehicle and his front end crashed into the rear of MV1. I observed damage to the front bumper area of MV2. Mr. Kirby-Thomas reported no injuries. Mr. Kirby-Thomas was provided with Massachusetts Uniform Citation 519268AB in hand for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail To Use Care).