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.

City of Newton DPW employee Matthew Dagostino stated that on 08/06/2020 at 10:13 hours he was driving a 2007 International 7400 dump truck south bound on Walnut St in the area of number 457. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Dagostino stated that the truck was equipped with a sander and it's gross weight was appropriately 26,000 lbs. Dagostino stated that his speed was approximately 25 MPH as he drove past 457 Walnut St. Dagostino stated that a vehicle that was travailing south bound in front of his truck MA reg 491DH5 a 2019 Subaru Impreza stopped short . Dagostino stated that the Subaru stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street. Dagostino stated that when the Subaru stopped abruptly it caught him off guard because there was no marked crosswalk in the area. Dagostino stated when the Subaru stopped short he applied the breaks to his truck and had to turn to the left in an attempt to avoid a crash. Dagostino stated that his truck's front passenger side bumper made contact with the Subaru's rear driver's side bumper and tail light. Dagostino's truck had small scrapes to the front passenger side bumper. Nether operator stated that they were injured and the vehicles were not towed.Lev's vehicle had damage to the rear driver's side bumper and tail light . I took photo's of both vehicle and this disk was tuned over to the NPD's It bureau for downloading. Operator of vehicle two Naomi Lev stated that she was driving south bound on Walnut St when she said she was attempting to turn left into Berwick Rd and stopped to let a pedestrian across over Walnut St . It should be noted that Berwick Rd is approximately 1/2 of a mile south of where the crash occurred. Lev stated that she did stop her vehicle to let a pedestrian across just prior to the crash.

On 11/19/2020 at approximately 11:47hrs I responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton vehicle. The crash occurred on Westland Ave near the intersecting way of Cherry St. Both Cherry St and Westland Ave are public ways in the City of Newton. Vehicle 1 was stopped in traffic in the eastbound lane of Westland Ave at the intersecting way of Cherry St. Vehicle 2 (City MV) was stopped in traffic on Westland Ave behind Vehicle 1. Vehicle 1 then backed up and struck Vehicle 2. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained minor damage to the driver's side rear bumper. Vehicle 2 sustained minor damage to the passenger side front bumper. No injuries were reported. No tows were required. Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated upon approaching the intersection of Cherry St, his visibility of on coming traffic on Cherry St was obstructed due to hedges located on the property of 271 Cherry St. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that he then pulled forward and observed a pedestrian jogging southbound on Cherry St and a vehicle traveling southbound on Cherry St. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that upon observing the pedestrian and vehicle he backed up and struck Vehicle 2.

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.

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.