crash_reports

MV1 (MA Reg: 51JD62, 2007 green Toyota Pruis) operated by Marcia Gittes (DOB 11/29/1948) was traveling Southbound on Walnut St when it collided with a pedestrian in the crosswalk at Walnut St/Foster St. MV1 collided with a man, later identified as Jerome Shectman (DOB 10/7/1964). He had an injury to the back of his head, right hand, left shoulder and lower spine and was transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Witness, Patrick Clare-O'Brien saw the crash take place. He stated that the pedestrian, Jerome was crossing in the crosswalk traveling Westbound towards Foster St, successfully passed through the lane where vehicles were traveling Northbound on Walnut St and was then hit by the Toyota Prudish in the lane going Southbound. Jerome was already halfway through the crosswalk at this point. It was dark, but there was a streetlight directly over this crosswalk on Walnut St creating a semi-lit area for visibility. Mrs. Gittes stated that she didn't see him because he was wearing dark clothing and it was dark outside. She saw him when it was too late. There was no damage to her vehicle. Mrs. Gittes was given a monetary citation (T0646789) for 89/11 Crosswalk Violation. pictures were taken at the scene and the photo SD card was sent to IT. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I was asked to follow up with the injured pedestrian involved in this accident, Jerome Schectman (S77606276). Schectman stated he was attempting to cross Walnut Street east to west towards Foster Street. Schectman stated he entered the crosswalk after observing no cars traveling towards him in the Northbound lane of Walnut Street. Schectman stated he began walking across the street and stopped in the middle of Walnut Street after observing 2 vehicles traveling towards him in the Southbound lane. Schectman stated as the first vehicle went by, he stared at it as it traveled past him and down the street. Schectman stated as he looked back at the second car it was traveling right at him and he was unable to get out of the way. Schectman stated the vehicle hit him on his right side. Schectman listed his injuries as follows: fractured vertebrae, laceration to the back of his head, neck pain, and left shoulder/arm pain.

Veh #1 was stopped on Needham St. at Columbia Ave red light, when veh #2 hit her from behind. Operator of veh #1 complained she hit her head on the back rest and wrist on steering wheel. She was evaluated by Amb #1 but signed a patient refusal and declined to go to the hospital. Minor damage to rear of veh #1. The operator of veh #2 stated he was stopped behind veh #1 at the red light when his foot slipped off. He then struck the gas instead of the brake. The operator was cited in hand Mass# T1441206-Failure to use care in stopping. No visible damage to veh #2.

Emery Mays states that he took his fathers vehicle Ma. Reg 8BL949, this morning. Emery states that he got lost and ended up in the parking lot at 333 Nahanton St which is only accessible by the Jewish Community Center's access road and Nahanton Street (public way in the City of Newton). Emery then proceeded to do "doughnuts" in the muddied lot. Emery then lost control of the vehicle and struck a parked storage container causing minor damage. Both airbags were deployed. Emery does not have a license and was transported to NWH (as he is a juvenile and a parent could not sign a refusal in a reasonable time period ). He attends the Fusion Academy in Newton. I spoke with Emery's father Randolph Mays. I told Randolph of the accident. Randolph stated that he did not give Emery permission to take his vehicle. Randolph stated that he would meet Emery at NWH. I told Randolph that Emery was going to be charged wit Ch.90 Sec.10 unlicensed operation of a m/v, citation # T1272114 (in the mail due to his being at the hospital). I also advised that he could take out his own charges against Emery for using without authority if he chooses to do so. Todys towed the vehicle. JCC staff were notified of the incident.

Vehicle 1 a city of Newton Fire Engine was parked in the driveway of Newton Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington St. Vehicle 2 was located in the driveway directly behind Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 collided with Vehicle 1 while attempting to pass Vehicle 1 on the left. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained minor damage to the drivers side. Vehicle 2 sustained damage to the passenger's side front bumper and fender. No injuries were reported. No tows were required. It should be noted that Vehicle 1 was on scene due to a fire alarm activation at Newton Wellesley Hospital. The operator of Vehicle 2 stated that while behind Vehicle 1 he noticed another Fire Engine approaching. The operator of Vehicle 2 stated that he collided with Vehicle 1 while trying to move out of the way of the approaching Fire Engine. Pictures were taken on scene and submitted to the NPD IT Bureau.

On 8/25/2020 at approx 1245hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to NWH emergency ambulance entrance for a report of a past hit and run reported by Walpole Fire Dept personnel. Upon arrival I met with Firefighter Albert KING who stated he was travelling E/B on Washington St towards NWH with a patient and 2 other Firefighters on board when a black Toyota Prius being operated by a Asian female bumped into his front passenger side. FF KING stated he tried to communicate with the women to pull into the hospital and meet him at the ER but upon turning she continued straight on Washington St. KING stated he did not get a license plate number. Minor paint transfer to front passenger side as well as damage to front passenger wheel guard. Patient information not included for privacy, see Walpole Fire dept trip sheet if needed.

Operator of Vehicle 1 states he was traveling west on Commonwealth Avenue when he got a flat tire in Boston, just prior to the Newton line. At this time operator 1 states he had difficulty maintaining control of vehicle 1. At that time vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2, pushing vehicle 2 up onto the sidewalk and into Vehicle 3. Vehicle 3 was also parked. Vehicle 3 was then pushed into vehicle 4. Medic 1 transported the operator of vehicle 1 to the hospital. Todys towed all 4 vehicles from the roadway. It should be noted the parked vehicles were all registered out of town and at the time of accident we were unable to notify the owners.

On 4/24/2021 at approx 0756 I responded to NWH west parking lot for a report of a past hit and run. Upon arrival i was met by reporting party , Scott Dragonetti who stated he and his wife Jennifer Dragonetti had parked their car on Wednesday 4/21/2021 at approx 1315hrs to go have their baby. Upon returning to the car today Scott found front left damage to his car consistent with somebody backing out of the space next to him. The car had minor creasing and white paint transfer on the front left with damage to the lens covers. NWH security stated to Scott they would check for security footage and relay advise if they found anything. Scott was contacted by NWH security on 4/25/2021that they had footage of the hit and run. I contacted NWH upon my return to work on 4/27/2021 and left a message with NWH Security to forward the footage to my work email. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On Friday, April 30, 2021 I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital to try and retrieve the survellance footage they have capturing the crash. Security Staff there stated there was a miscommunication and they actually do not have any footage of the crash. At this time, there is no information on the vehicle that left the scene.

On Thursday May 13th, 2021 at approximately 1353 hours myself and several units responded 55 Chapel Street for a motor vehicle that struck a pedestrian. At the time of the accident the weather was sunny and the road surface was dry. Chapel Street is a public way owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival Fire and medical personnel were attempting to remove the pedestrian from underneath the vehicle as her right leg was stuck in the undercarriage. Fire and medics were able to successfully free the pedestrian from the vehicle and render medical attention. The pedestrian was identified as Beth Herr ( S58524067) and it was determined that she was also the owner of the vehicle involved. I spoke to witness Joe Shields who stated he was outside his house located at 56 Chapel Street when his attention was brought to a blue SUV that was unoccupied moving backwards down Chapel Street. Joe stated he first witnessed the operator of the motor vehicle pull up to the UPS drop box located on the sidewalk across the street from his house. He stated he saw the female operator step out of the vehicle and drop off a package. Next he saw the vehicle start to roll backwards and the female operator opened the drivers side door and attempted to pull the emergency break. He stated the vehicle overtook her and she fell to the ground with her foot stuck under the car. Joe states he heard her yell and saw her get dragged by the vehicle to the opposite side of the street where the vehicle was stopped by the curb. Joe stated he tried to assist the woman but she was yelling in pain and he did not want to cause more injury so he waited for help to arrive. Witness Robyn Preston stated she was walking on Chapel Street when she saw the blue SUV rolling backwards with no one inside the vehicle. She states she then saw a woman try to stop the vehicle but she got dragged underneath the vehicle to its final resting place. Robyn stated she stayed on scene until help arrived. I was able to speak with Beth inside the ambulance prior to being transported to the hospital. Beth was conscious and alert but in a considerable amount of pain and discomfort. I asked her what happened to which she stated she drove her blue Toyota Rav4 MA REG: 1FHM53 to the UPS drop box located in the area of 55 Chapel Street. She stated she thought she put the vehicle in park but must not have as it started to roll backwards when she got out of the car. She states she tried to stop the car by opening the drivers side door and attempting to pull the emergency break. The car over took her and she was dragged to the ground with her right foot stuck underneath the vehicle. She was dragged across the street where the vehicle was finally stopped by a curb. Beth sustained minor scrapes and road rash on various parts of her body and her right leg was injured. Fallon medics transported her to the Brigham & Womens Hospital to be treated. Her husband was contacted using Beth's cell phone and notified of the accident. Captain Boudreau and I were able to drive her vehicle to her residence at 50 Broadway Street, Newton. Her vehicle was left parked outside her house and her car keys were left with her husband who was inside the residence. The vehicle did not sustain any damage. Pictures of the scene were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. I will be following up with Beth at the hospital to check on her status. On Friday May 14th at 0900 hours I spoke with Beth on the phone. She stated she is home from the hospital and doing much better. She states she has right leg pain and road rash from the accident.

The operator of MV#1 stated she was stationary at the red light at 870 Walnut St (Southbound) when she was struck from behind by MV#2. MV#1 sustained minor damages to its rear end. The operator of MV#1 sustained unknown non-incapacitating injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Newton Paramedics. MV#1 was secured and parked in the parking lot of "Walgrens" at 1101 Beacon St. The operator of MV#2 stated he was travelling southbound on Walnut St when his foot slipped off the brake pedal and struck MV#1. MV#2 sustained minor damages to its front end. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#2.

I responded to 234 Langley Road for a two car M/V crash with entrapment. Upon arrival with other officers, Fire, and medics I saw the following. MV1 was flipped over on the road way and the operator was still in the vehicle, but the passenger was outside the vehicle. MV1 Hit a parked MV2 unoccupied. MV1 was traveling north on Langley Rd when MV1 swerved to its right and made contact with the left rear bumper of the MV 2. The impact of the two MV's caused MV1 to flip over and land on its roof. Based on my observation the scene indicated : day light, clear and there were no road defects. I took numerous pictures which were submitted to IT bureau so they can be attached to this report. Both MV1 driver and passenger were taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Tody's arrived on scene and took possession of both MV's. A canvas of the area resulted with one neighbor at 255 Langley who witnessed the accident. Mr. Vish Showdhary stated that he saw MV1 driving on Langley Rd when MV1 crashed into the parked MV. He stated that there were no other vehicles on the road and that MV1 drove right into the parked vehicle. The scene was cleaned and I went to Beth Israel Hospital to speak with the operator and passengers of MV1. The operator of MV1 stated that they have no recollection of what happened. She stated that she does not know how she hit the parked MV and that the last thing she remembers is being pulled out of the rolled over MV by the Fire Department. The passenger in MV1 stated that he does not remember how the crash occurred. He stated that he was unsure how MV1 crashed into MV2. He stated thathe was able to get out of the MV without a problem. After a review of the crash I am citing MV1 with the following. M.G.L 89/4A Marked lanes and M.G.L 90/24E Negligent Operation.(Citation # 1445881) Furthermore a request for immediate threat license revocation was filled and submitted to the RMV. The MV Citation was delivered to the operator of MV1 in hand at the Beth Israel Hospital.

On Monday, November 29, 2021 at approximately 1733hrs, MV1 was travelling Eastbound on Beacon St. when he had struck a pedestrian (James Bird) and his dog, who had been crossing Beacon St. Operator of MV1 stated he did not see the pedestrian crossing the street and had stopped when he noticed Mr. Bird and his dog roll off the front driver side, hood of the vehicle. Bird stated that when he was crossing Beacon St. in the crosswalk with his dog he had been struck by a vehicle. I asked if he would like to be evaluated by paramedics, which he replied, "yes." Mr. Bird informed me that he was sore and had lost consciousness when he had been struck. Fallon Paramedics arrived on scene to evaluate Mr. Bird and decided to transport him to Newton Wellesley Hospital for further evaluation. The operator of MV1 has a license restriction requiring him to wear corrective lenses (Restriction B). I asked the operator of MV1 if he had been wearing his glasses like his license said, which he replied, "no." A witness, Stephanie Meyer, who had been driving behind MV1 stated that MV1 had pulled out of Hancock Ave onto Beacon St., cutting her off and causing her to slam on her breaks. As she traveled behind him heading Eastbound she witnessed him drive all over the road, crossing the yellow solid line and stated that when she saw the vehicle stop she noticed Bird and his dog laying in the middle of the road on the crosswalk. The vehicle of MV1 was towed by Tody's Towing, due to no one being able to pick up his vehicle. The operator of MV1 was issued in hand Citation #T2014398 and was informed that he was going to summonsed into court for the following violations: MGL Chapter 89/11 (Failure to yield for a pedestrian on the crosswalk) MGL Chapter 90/10 (Unlicensed Operation (License Restrictions B. for not wearing corrective lenses)) The operator of MV1 was informed that an Immediate Threat was going to be processed with the Registry of Motor Vehicles and that his licensed was to be suspended. The operator of MV1 stated to me that he understood that he was no longer allowed to drive. Photographs of the scene and the vehicle and have been sent to the IT Bureau to be attached to this report. It should be noted that Newbury St. and Beacon St. are public ways within the City of Newton. An incident report (#21049761) was also generated in regards to the incident. An Immediate Threat Form was filled and faxed over to the Registry Motor Vehicle in regards to the incident.

Operator of MV#1 stated he was being chased by Operator #2 from Rt. 95 N onto Rt. 30 (Commonwealth Ave) .According to Operator #1 both vehicles exited 95N and proceeded eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. towards Auburn St. Operator of MV#2 stated MV#1 pulled in front of his vehicle, traveled a few yards before abruptly attempting to turn left into the westbound lane of Commonwealth Ave. This abrupt turn caused MV#2 turn collide into rear side of MV#1. Damage to both vehicles consistent with operator of MV#2's statement. Operator of MV#1 stated he was "trying to pick up his mother" from work, so he attempted to turn left into the westbound lane of Commonwealth Ave. Both operators were transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for evaluations. Tody's towed both vehicles from the scene. Witness to collision confirms statement made by operator #2, indicating operator of MV#1's attempted left turn caused collision. Further statement by witness contradicts operator #1's statements of being chased as she witnessed MV#1 in front of MV#2. Additional investigation by officers led operator of MV#1 being cited for Operating Under Influence of Liquor (Mgl. Ch. 90 Sec. 24J) and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle (Mgl. Ch. 90. Sec. 24E).

-Ped#1 was crossing Auburn Street southbound when she was struck by MV#1. MV#1 left the scene of the collision and did not leave any contact information. -Ped#1 stated she was crossing Auburn Street, after signaling the crosswalk. She stated she was in the crosswalk when MV#1 kept driving. Ped#1 stated she jumped back wards to avoid being struck,however, she clipped on the left ankle. She identified the driver as an old man. -I next spoke to Wit#1 and her statements regarding the collision coincided with Ped#1 Wit one went on to describe MV#1 as a dark gray Prius; that it pulled into the MBTA parking lot after PED#1 went to get her residency manager; and lastly she observed MV#1 leave the scene of the collision. Wit#1 stated she did not get the registration for MV#1. -Ped#1 was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for a minor injury to her left foot where she was struck by MV#1 while jumping out of the way. There was no cameras nor other witnesses found at this time.