crash_reports

On 1/5/19 at 1210hrs I was dispatched to the Pelham St Municipal Lot (public way inviting access maintained by the City of Newton) behind CVS for a report of an MVA involving several vehicles. On arrival, I observed Mv#1 MA Reg 5TWS10 with heavy front end damage wedged in between two other vehicles parked in marked spaces. #1 operator, in the driver's seat, was being evaluated by Medics. #1 was identified as Mary Jane Hymanwegscheider (10/14/38). I first made contact with a witness identified as Sharon Corliss. Ms Corliss stated she was sitting in her parked vehicle and observed Mv#1 backing out of the end spot next to CVS. She explained once #1 had came to a stop from backing, #1 then pulled forward, drove over a curb island and continued driving straight into the two parked vehicles. Ms Corliss stated it appeared #1 was travelling about 5mph preceeding the crash. After the medics intial evaluation of Ms Hymanwegscheider, I was able to ask her what happened? She stated she backed out of her space, hit the curb going forward and then put her foot on the gas instead of the brake before the collision. She was deliberate when speaking and appeared confused. She reported to medics she had no medical history and was not using any medications including allergy medication as well. She reported she did not hit her head after the collision. She was then transported to NWH for further evaluation after medics discovered her blood/sugar readings were very low. I advised Ms Hymanwegscheider her vehicle had heavy damage and was being towed by Tody's and to expect paperwork at the conclusion of the crash investigation. It appeared #1 struck Mv#2 first on its driver's side rear before striking Mv#3 parked next to it on the passenger side rear. #1 wedged itself between #2 and #3, #3 was then pushed to the left into the passenger side of Mv#4. #2 and #3 sustained heavy rear end damage. #4 sustained light damage. #1 towed by Tody's with heavy front end damage. #2 arranged for her own tow through her insurance company. A note was left on #3, and #4 was able to be driven from the scene. Ms Hymanwegscheider is showing no MV infraction/no accident history. Based on the totality of all information received as a result of this investigation, I will be issuing a citation (#T0340410) to Ms Hymanwegscheider for Ch90/Sec24, Negligent Operation.

At approximately 1735HRs on Saturday, August 29, 2020, I was dispatched to 14 Elliot St. (Sunoco Gas Station) for a report of a two car MVA with one party refusing to exchange RMV information. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of MV1 (MA Pass: 6GT965), who stated that he was stationary in his vehicle at pump 3, when the operator of MV2 reversed into his vehicle after refueling at pump 5, which is directly in front of pump 3. The operator of MV2 got out of her vehicle and began to yell at him and refused to give him her RMV information, claiming he hit her. The operator of MV1 stated that he called the police and the operator of MV2 subsequently left the scene prior to my arrival. Officer Keefe (N495) attempted to raise the registered owner of MV2 (MA Pass: 2KWK11) at her residence with negative results and dispatch was unable to find a cell phone for her. I was able to speak with witness 1, who concurred with the operator of MV1's version of events. After speaking with witness 1, the operator of MV1 and viewing his video he recorded on his phone showing a party believed to be the owner/operator of MV2 entering her vehicle (Caucasian Female with the same light/strawberry blonde hair, as seen in her RMV photo), I have issued her MA Criminal Citation T2015042 for violating one count of MGL Ch. 90 S. 24. (Leaving The Scene Of Property Damage) and mailed it to her address. Note: the cameras at the gas station are not operational at this time and a copy of the aforementioned video has been forwarded to IT to be attached to this report.

Operator of MV1, Emily Stoller, states she was operating MV1 in the parking lot at 200 Boylston Street when her friend, Alvin Day, asked her if he could drive MV1, which she gave him permission to do and was under the impression Mr. Day had a valid driver's license. It should be noted this area is regularly used to get to commercial businesses and has the right of access to the public. Ms. Stoller states Mr. Day was only driving about 15mph when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a light pole. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed from the scene by Tody's towing. Mr. Day states he does not have a valid driver's license and asked Ms. Stoller if he could drive MV1. Mr. Day states he was "goofing off" driving around the parking lot at approximately 15mph when he "cut the steering wheel too much", lost control of the vehicle and crashed MV1 head on into the light pole causing the driver's side airbag to deploy. Mr. Day states he lost consciousness for a brief moment where he was assisted out of the vehicle by the rear passenger, Alex Kakooza. Mr. Day was evaluated by the medics and transported to Children's Hospital. Ms. Stoller and Mr. Kakooza were also evaluated by the medics where they obtained patient refusals. All three juveniles had an adult family member respond to the scene. Ms. Stoller's father, Gregory Stoller, Mr. Day's mother, Quonekuia Day and Mr. Kakooza's sister, Latifah Kakooza. Professional electrical contractors responded for the damaged light pole and mall security will be notifying the property owner.

On Sunday 4/11/2021, at approx 1219hrs, while assigned to N498, I responded to 141 Needham St in Newton for a MVA car into a building. There I observed MV1 in contact with the building used by retail store TJ MAXX. The operator, Beverly Linsky, was already outside the vehicle. I assisted Linsky to a bench where she was evaluated by Fallon medics. Linsky refused medical treatment. She stated that she was "fine". It should be noted that despite the heavy front end damage to MV1 the airbag did not deploy. Linsky states that while attempting to park her vehicle she accidently stepped onto the gas pedal instead of the brakes and drove into the TJ MAXX store building. MV1 was towed from the scene by Tody's towing service. The store manager was notified. Due to the statements made by the operator and witness, I will be submitting an Immediate Threat form to the RMV. See incident report #21015576 Pictures of the accident were submitted to IT.

On 10/7/21 at about 1145am I was dispatched to 1101 Beacon St the Walgreen's parking lot for an MVA with injuries. On arrival, I observed 3 parked unoccupied MVs heavily damaged that were smashed into each other. I was approached by one of the MV owners, Tony Dooley. Mr Dooley stated he was walking out of the Walgreen's front door heading to his parked MV (#3) which was approximately <30 feet away. His attention was suddenly drawn to a speeding MV (MA reg 3MKH84) driving through the lot that veered right and smashed into the 3 cars. Mr Dooley's MV was the middle car smashed between the other 2. The female operator briefly stopped afterwards and pulled into an adjacent parking spot at a crooked angle. I approached the female operator who was being taken out of her car and placed onto the stretcher by medics for transport. Female operator was identified as Ms Norma Greenberg. I asked her what happened? She replied in a bewildered manner "I have no idea." I asked her if she was taking any medications today and she replied yes, to treat a spinal condition she has. Ms Greenberg had lacerations on her legs and arm with heavy bleeding as a result of the impact.Ms Greenberg's vehicle (#1) was towed with significant front damage and airbag deployment. MV#2, the first car struck on impact, was towed with very heavy passenger side, rear end damage and driver's side damage. MV#3, the middle vehicle, was towed with significant passenger side damage, flat tire and driver's side damage. MV#4, sustained significant passenger side damage which was able to be driven from the scene. Based on observations and statements, it appeared Ms Greenberg had suddenly dangerously accelerated through a congested parking lot causing heavy damage. Ms Greenberg's driving history shows surchargable accidents from 7/1/21, 11/1/20, 8/25/15 and 12/26/10. Due to Ms Greenberg's inability to recall how or what happened, I am seeking an Immediate Threat application due to and not limited to medical reasons to suspend Ms Greenberg's license through the RMV.

On Tuesday 6/14/2022, at approx 1311hrs, while assigned to N496, I responded to the parking lot of 1280 Centre St in Newton for a MVA hit&run with a parked vehicle. There I observed fresh damage to the rear bumper of MV1. The owner of MV1 was notified of the accident and was given a report number. I was unable to locate the owner of MV2, Song Mai. Mai was cited for leaving the scene of property damage. MA citation number T2015014 was mailed to the address listed on Mai's registration. It should be noted that Mai has an extensive drivers history including leaving the scene of property damage.