crash_reports

OPERATOR #1 STATED HE WAS GOING N/B ON WASHINGTON ST WAS CROSSING THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRE AVE(GREEN LIGHT) VEHICLE#2 FAILED TO STOP FOR HIS RED LIGHT CAUSING THE CRASH. OPERATOR #2 STATED HE WAS GOING E/B ON CENTRE AVE HEADING TOWARDS THE MASS PIKE EAST WHEN HE DIDN'T REALIZE HIS LIGHT HAD TURNED RED WHEN HE WAS GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON ST. HE THEN CRASHED INTO VEHICLE #1 IN THE INTERSECTION.

On 2/25/2019 at approx 1130hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Chestnut St for a two car crash. Upon arrival I met with the operator of Ma reg RDTAIL ,Steve MCCULLOUGH who stated he was traveling NB on Chestnut St through the green light when he was suddenly struck by the operator of Ma Reg 298CBV George DIARBAKERLY who was travelling EB on Commonwealth Ave. I spoke with DIABAKERLY who initially stated he thought he had the green light but perhaps it changed, than stated maybe he was too far back when he saw the green light. MCCULLOUGH gave me the names of two people who had stopped , Matt DOLITKA 617-719-7621 and Dr J LAUFFLER 617-968-6343. I was able to speak with DOLITKA who stated he was travelling NB on Chestnut ST one car back from MCCULLOUGH, they were traveling through the green light which was solid green, had not just changed, when he saw MCCULLOUGH get hit by DIARBAKERLY at a high rate of speed, DIARBAKERLY struck MCCULLOUGH than bounced off and went up onto the island. DIARBAKERLY issued Mass Uniform Citation T1441861 for violation MGL 89/9 Failure to Stop, Red Light. All parties signed patient refusals with Cataldo. both vehicles towed by Todys.

On March 10, 2019 at approximately 16:15 hours I responded to Commonwealth Ave and Centre St. for a motor vehicle crash. Operator of MV2 said that he was driving westbound on Commonwealth Ave through the green light and was hit by MV1. The operator of MV1 said that he was traveling northbound on Centre St. and did not see the red light until last minute because a truck was blocking the signals. Both passengers of MV2 complained of minor soreness and refused medical transport. The operator of MV1 was issued a civil motor vehicle citation (T1140496) for MGL90/7 failure to stop at red light.

On Friday 4/12/2019 at approx 2226hrs, while assigned N-494, I responded to the intersection of Washington St and Centre St (public way)for a 2 vehicle MVA. Upon arrival all parties stated they were uninjured. Operator of MV1 stated that he was in the Left Turn Only lane onto Washington St. He immediately stopped when he noticed a car to his left collide with his trailer. Operator of MV2 states that he was also in the Left Turn Only lane onto Washington St. and that MV1 came over from Left Turn/Straight lane on his right. Given that both operators stated that their vehicles had not been moved from where the collision occurred it is evident that MV2 was in the Left Turn Only lane onto I-90 and attempted to change lanes. It should be noted that the crash diagram is accurate to what I observed on scene. Operator of MV2 was cited for marked lanes MGL c89s 4C citation #T1268551 No damage visible to MV1. MV2 had passenger side paint damage.

The operator of MV1(ma reg 773KV5) was traveling WB on River Street through the intersection of Cherry St when her vehicle was struck by a motor vehicle traveling on Cherry St. The operator of MV1 stated she had a green light and MV2 went through a red light striking her driver's side door. The operator of MV2 (MA reg 5CG678) stated she was traveling NB on Cherry St approaching the intersection of River St when she struck MV1. Operator of MV2 admitted she ran the red light and stated she zoned out for a minute. Operator of MV2 stated she was unsure if she wanted to turn onto River or continue straight onto Cherry and she ended up driving through the red light. Operator of MV1 was complaining of possibly head injury so I called for an ambulance. ALS 28 arrived on scene to evaluate and ended up transporting Operator of MV1 to NWH. Operator of MV2 stated she was not injured and did not require medical evaluation. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and required tow's. Tody's arrived on scene on towed both vehicles. After MV1 was struck the operator ended up crashing into the retaining wall of the West Parrish Burial Ground. There was significant damage to the fence and wall. I had dispatch call for a traffic car to respond to the accident to take pictures since the Burial Ground is City Property. Traffic Officer Gaudet responded and took pictures of the vehicles and damage to the wall. The operator of MV2 was cited for CH 89-9 Fail to stop for a red light. MA citation (T1441437) was mailed to operator of MV2

On 07/12/19 at 11:36 hours, I responded to Elliot and Oak Streets for a two car motor vehicle accident with no reported injuries. That intersection has a three way stop sign for all travel lanes. Operator of MV1 states he was traveling eastbound on Elliot Street and stopped for the stop sign at Elliot and Oak Streets. After, he proceeded straight through the intersection and was struck by MV2 on his passenger side rear wheel area. He states that MV2 never stopped for their stop sign and was coming through the intersection from Oak Street. I observed passenger side rear wheel and bumper damage to this vehicle but it was still driveable. Operator of MV2 states that she could not recall exactly what occurred but that she stopped for the stop sign. She could not provide which way she was traveling only stating that she was attempting to turn around and pull over to right side of the road to park. I observed damage to the driver's side front bumper area but the vehicle was still driveable. Based on the debris in the road and damage to the vehicles, it appears that MV2 never stopped for the stop sign on Oak Street (NB) as the other operator was proceeding through. MV2 then angled the vehicle to the right in order to pull over and park on the other side of the road. While doing so, she struck MV1. The operator was issued MA Uniform Citation # T1444918 for a Stop Sign Violation.

The operator of MV#1 (International Driving Permit #1318-19-126145 with an active Korean passport expiring on 11/11/2028 with an RMV OLN of SA1730649) stated she was travelling southbound on Lowell Ave at the intersection of Austin St when she was struck by MV#2. MV#1 sustained heavy front end damages. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#1. The operator of MV#2 stated she was travelling westbound on Austin St and stopped for the stop sign at the intersection of Lowell Ave. The operator of MV#2 stated she then proceeded through the stop sign and made contact with MV#1. MV#2 sustained heavy damages to its entire right side with front passenger side curtain airbags deployed. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#2 or the front passenger. Based on the statements made to me, I issued in hand MA uniform citation #T1268346 to the operator of MV#2 for violation of c89 s9 failure to comply stop sign. Tody's Towing took possession of MV#1 and AAA took possession of MV#2. The operator of MV#2 provided me with a witness's information (Atenia at 617 981-0165). I attempted to contact the witness with negative results and no voicemail.

ON 9-28-19 AT APPROX. 1449HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN. UPON ARRIVAL AT MILL AND UPLAND ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON MILL ST. WHEN SHE WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER VEHICLE B VEHICLE #2. DRIVER STATES THE HIT SPUN HER COMPLETELY AROUND. VEHICLE #2 SPED AWAY FROM THE SCENE N-BOUND ON UPLAND RD. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 REPORTS NO INJURIES. WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT HER INSURANCE COMPANY. AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE WAS THE LICENSE PLATE ( MA REG#, 1MB926 ). IT HAD COME OFF VEHICLE #2 DURING THE CRASH. I HAD DISPATCH RUN THE PLATE AND IT CAME BACK TO ( MARTIN EPSTEIN, DOB: 7-31-42, WATERTOWN ,MA. ). PRIOR TO CALLING THE OWNER OF THE PLATE I WAS NOTIFIED BY DISPATCH THAT THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WERE AT THE STATION AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO ME. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE NEWTON POLICE STATION FRONT DESK I MET ( MARTIN EPSTEIN JR). HE STATED THAT HIS MOTHER ( MARSHA EPSTEIN) ALSO PRESENT WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE THIS AFTERNOON WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE STATED SHE WAS ON HER WAY BACK ROM BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY WHERE HER HUSBAND ( MARTIN EPSTEIN ) WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A GLIOBLASTOMA. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS FATAL AND THEY WOULD BE PLACING HIM IN HOSPICE CARE SOON. EPSTEIN JUNIOR STATED HIS MOTHER CALLED HIM BELIEVING SHE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES NOT REMEMBER THE DETAILS. I INFORMED THE PARTIES ABOUT WHAT HAD OCCURRED FROM THE INFORMATION I HAD RECEIVED FROM THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. I INFORMED BOTH PARTIES THAT SINCE THEY CAME IN I WOULD NOT BE SEEKING COMPLAINTS FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. THEY WERE INFORMED THAT THEY WILL BE RECEIVING A CITATION FOR ( 89/9, FAILURE TO STOP FOR STOP SIGN ). I ESCORTED MARTIN EPSTEIN JUNIOR TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WHERE I RETURNED THE FRONT PLATE THAT WAS FOUND AT THE SCENE. HE INFORMED ME THAT SINCE HIS MOTHER DOES NOT RECALL THE ACCIDENT HE HAS TAKEN HER KEYS AWAY AND REVOKED HER DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. HE STATES HE HAS SIBLINGS AS WELL AS FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY WHO LIVE IN THE AREA AND STATED THEY WOULD DRIVE HER WHENEVER NECESSARY. I INFORMED MS EPSTEIN THAT I WOULD MAIL HER A CITATION ( T1445179, 89/9, FAILURE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN ). IN CONSIDERATION OF ALL FACTS INVOLVED AN IMMEDIATE THREAT WAS FILED AND SENT TO THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON 9-29-19.

Operator #1 stated she was going e/b on Otis St when vehicle #2 struck her vehicle in the intersection of Lowell Ave. The impact sent her vehicle crashing into the traffic signal light on the southeast corner of the intersection, knocking it down. She reports her light was green as she entered the intersection. Operator #2 stated he was heading s/b on Lowell Ave and was passing thru the intersection of Otis ST when he crashed into vehicle #1 in the intersection. He stated he thought his light was green. A witness who was behind vehicle #2 approached me and reported that vehicle #2 ran the light on Lowell Ave. Operator #2 was cited for C90-S9 failing to stop for a red light. Operator #1 was also cited after she informed me she didn't ever have a drivers license, only a Brazilian passport. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Operator#1 sustained minor injuries but declined medical transport.

Vehicle #1 Was Traveling Southbound on Parker St. Vehicle #1 collided with a pedestrian on it's left drive side in a marked crosswalk in front of 21 Parker St. The operator of vehicle #1 stated she saw the pedestrian through her driver's side window at the same time she heard a loud bang. The operator of vehicle #1 stated she noticed her mirror was gone and realized she had hit something so she stopped. The pedestrian in the crosswalk was crossing from his residence at 21 Parker St. on the west side of Parker to the east side of Parker St. in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was approximately 2 feet from the middle divider when he was hit by the mirror of vehicle #1. It should be noted that the pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing. The Pedestrian appeared to suffer an injury to his arm and his body and was transported to Beth Israel by Cataldo. The Witness stated he did not see the crash, but just prior to it he saw an unknown vehicle driving at a high rate of speed northbound on Parker St. and the vehicle may have beeped at the pedestrian in the crosswalk causing him to step back into the southbound travel lane where the crash happened. Photographs were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT bureau to be attached to this report. The operator of Vehicle #1 was cited with MGL Ch. 89-11 fail to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk (Citation #T2079123).

On Wednesday 12/4/2019 at approx 2110hrs, while assigned to N-494, I responded with the medics to 22 Park St Apt #5 in Newton for a past MVA pedestrian. There I was met by Annie Peng who states that at approx 730pm this evening she was struck by a vehicle(mass reg 6258) at the intersection of Washington St and Park St. She states that when she was entering the crosswalk after crossing over the mass pike bridge, she was struck from the right passenger side of MV1. Peng states she fell a few feet from the car injuring her right knee and right arm. She said that the operator stopped and got out to assist and left his contact info. Peng signed a patient refusal form and pictures of her injuries were taken and submitted to IT. It should be noted that Peng believes her cell phone was broken after hitting the ground. I later spoke with Dr. Ross, operator of MV1, who stated that he had not seen Peng crossing after he came to a complete stop at the crosswalk which had a "right turn on red after stop" sign. He said he was going "one or two miles per hour" when Peng collided with his passenger side door. Ross stated he got out to help her and offered to take her to the hospital.

Operator 1 stated she was driving northbound on Chestnut St approaching the intersection of Fuller St when she observed MV2 stopped at the stop sign facing eastbound on Fuller St. Operator 1 stated that MV2 pulled out into the intersection where she collided with MV2 causing major damage to the front end of her MV. The momentum of MV1 caused MV1 to proceed onto the property of 404 Chestnut St destorying the lawn and about 6 feet of bushes. Operator 1 sustained minor injuries to her left hand and was tended to by medics. Operator 2 stated he was driving eastbound on Fuller St and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Chestnut St. Operator 2 stated he looked and did not see any oncoming motor vehicles and proceeded to enter the intersection driving eastbound on Fuller St when MV2 collided with the front passenger side of his vehicle causing major damage. Operator 2 sustained no injuries. I spoke with the homeowner of 404 Chestnut and notified him of the damage to his property.

On Thursday, November 5th 2020, at approximately 17:45 hours, I, was responding to a call at 1269 Centre St for the report of an attempted larceny. I was travelling northbound on Crescent Ave, when I heard a loud crash behind me on Beacon St. I diverted from that call, and observed a three car accident at the intersection of Beacon at Crescent St, and notified dispatch to send Newton medics. It was determined that vehicle 1 was travelling northbound on Crescent Ave, and drove through the stop sign, without stopping, striking vehicle 2 on the front left of their vehicle. Vehicle 3 was stopped at the stop sign on the other side of Crescent Ave facing southbound. Vehicle 1 spun, and the opposite side of the vehicle struck vehicle 3, on their front right side. Vehicle 2 crashed into the residents fence at 19 Crescent Ave. I observed heavy damage to the right side of vehicle 1, as well as the back left side. Vehicle 2 had heavy damage on the front of the vehicle. Vehicle 3 had heavy damage to the front right of their vehicle. No one was injured, and the Newton medics cleared with refusals. Tody's towed all three vehicles to their lot. Photos were taken of the fence, and were submitted to the It bureau. A Massachusetts Uniform citation was filled out (T2080109) for Ch. 89 S. 9 (failing to stop/stop sign) and given in hand to the operator of vehicle 1.

On Wednesday 1/13/2021 at approx 1802hrs, while assigned to N494, I responded to the intersection of Mandalay Rd and Waverley Ave in Newton(both public ways). Upon arrival MV1 was resting on the sidewalk which damaged a brick wall(11 Clements Rd). Both vehicles involved had their airbags deployed. Operator of MV1 stated she was traveling NB on Waverley Ave. She states she did not see MV2 at all before the crash. Zwick was transported to NWH for neck pain. Operator of MV2 states she was traveling straight ahead and was attempting to cross Waverley Ave. She said she did not see the Stop sign on her side of the intersection. It should be noted that a backhoe was legally parked on Mandalay but would appear to have obstructed motorists from seeing the stop sign. Pictures were taken and submitted to IT. The owner of the brick wall that was damaged was notified. It should be noted that MV2 had an expired registration. Parrilla, operator of MV2, was cited for stop sign violation and operating an expired vehicle.

The operator of MV#1 stated that she was traveling north on Commonwealth Ave and as she traveled through the green light at the intersection at Auburn St she observed MV#2 traveling towards her from Auburn St and then struck her MV pushing it into a utility pole. The operator of MV#2 stated that he was traveling east on Auburn St and as he approached the intersection of Commonwealth Ave thought he had a green light and traveled into the intersection when crash occurred with MV#1. Two independent witnesses both stated to me that MV#2 traveled through a red light on Auburn St causing the crash. Both MV's towed from the scene and operator #1 transported to NWH with what appeared to be a minor leg injury. Operator #2 refused medical attention at the scene for what appeared to be a minor hand injury. Operator #2 cited for failure to comply with a red light.

On February 15th, 2021 at approximately 09:32 hours while working N491 I responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave @ Lowell Ave for a reported MV crash. On my arrival I identified one of the involved parties as Robert Cosh who was operating a 2016 grey Jeep Renegade, ma plate7232BE. He reported going E/B on Commonwealth Ave and was proceeding through the intersection of Homer St/Lowell Ave when he was struck in the intersection by vehicle #2, FED EX Truck. Mr Cosh was unsure whether his light was red or green. Operator#2 identified as Guilherme Santos, was operating a 2003 FED EX truck, con plate V86030. He stated he was stopped N/B at the intersection of Homer St @ Commonwealth Ave. He further reported his light turned green then proceeded to go straight across the intersection to Lowell Ave when vehicle #1 went through the red light causing the crash. Mr Santos stated his FED EX truck is equipped with a camera which should either prove or disprove his statement regarding the color of the light prior to the crash Vehicle #1 was towed due to excessive damage by Tody's towing. There were no injuries due to this accident.

On July 26th, 2021 at approximately 14:48 hours while working N491 I along with N494 responded to a MV crash at the intersection of California St @ Nevada St. On my arrival I located both involved vehicles in the middle of the intersection. Vehicle #1 was a 2017 Brown Ford F150 PU truck with driver side middle damage. Operator was identified as Conrad Yazzie. He stated he was going W/B on California St and was going thru the intersection of Nevada St when he was struck by vehicle #2. I asked Mr Yazzie if he could remember if his light was green or not when he came to the intersection? He stated," he wasn't sure". Vehicle #2 was a Gray 2010 Honda civic accord, Ma plate 7TT253, which had heavy front end damage. Operator was identified as Ruby Bakal. She stated she was travelling N/B on Nevada St and was crossing the intersection of California St when she crashed into the drivers side of vehicle #1.. She further stated," my light was definitely green". A witness identified as Lyn Sullivan, 617-875-6845 stated that the truck vehicle #1 ran the red light on California St. I documented that all three persons involved in this crash have possible injuries even though none are reporting any at this time to first responders. Vehicle #2 was towed by Tody's.

The operator of vehicle 1 stated he was turning left from Beacon Street into a parking lot off of Beaconswood Road as cars in traffic had stopped to let him turn. As he was turning a motorcycle came up from behind on the right side of the cars letting him turn, he was unable to stop fast enough and struck the motorcycle. There was minor front end damage to vehicle 1. The operator of vehicle 2 stated he saw the traffic stopped ahead of him and decided to pass them all on the right, he proceeded past the parking lot when vehicle 1 struck him on his left side. The operator reported no injury and minimal damage to the bike. The operator was evaluated by medics and was able to drive off.

MV 1 was traveling north on Watertown St approaching Chapel St. MV 2 was traveling east on Chapel St approaching Watertown St. MV 2 had a green light and began to cross over Watertown St. and continue straight on Chapel St. MV 1 had a red light but failed to stop for it. MV 1 went through the red light crashing into MV 2 in a T-bone manner. The Operator of MV 1 was cited for failure to stop/red light violation (MGL 89-9) )(Citation #T2014775). Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from the scene by Tody's. The operator of MV 1 sustained no injuries. The operator of MV 2 complained of neck pain and was transported to NWH by Fallon Ambulance.

On Thursday 11/18/21 at approximately 834 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the intersection of Needham Street and Winchester Street for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash with no injuries. Upon arrival I spoke with detail Officer Colella who states to me he was approached by several motorists stating the operator of the Volkswagon Jetta had raced through the intersection going straight and in doing so went through the red light causing the crash. After speaking with Ofc. Colella I spoke with the operator of the Volkswagon Jetta, PETINOW Vladimir, who states to me he was travelling Westbound on Dedham Street approaching the intersection that was backed up with traffic due to the ongoing construction on Needham Street and Winchester Street. PETINOW states when he was in the intersection the light was green and when it turned red he was stuck in the middle and forced to go through the red light striking Motor Vehicle #1 (Acura MDX). PETINOW stated to me he knew the crash was his fault but didn't know what else to do when he was in the middle of the intersection. After speaking with PETINOW I spoke with the operator of the Acura MDX, ST. VICTOR Roosvelt, who states he was travelling southbound on Winchester Street proceeding through the green light at the intersection when he was struck by the Volkswagon Jetta coming from Dedham Street. After speaking with all parties involved and the statements given to me by Officer Colella and taking into account the manner of the collision which indicated to me the Volkswagon Jetta was not yet in the intersection when the light turned red and he proceeded into the path of the ACURA Mdx who had the green light, hence, the right of way. Due to these circumstances I issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2012911 to Vladimir Petinow for violation of C89 S9 Failure To Stop at Red Light.