crash_reports

Motor vehicle 1 (MV1) was traveling eastbound on Beacon Street, when unknown motor vehicle 2 (MV2 ) pulled out from a parking space in front of 706 Beacon Street, without signaling, and crashed into the front passengers side of MV1. MV1 pulled over to the side of the road to exchange information as MV2 fled the scene eastbound on Beacon Street. The operator of MV1 stated that MV2 appeared to be an older model sedan, possible maroon or red in color, and was operated by a white female in her 60's. MV1 sustained significant front end and passengers side damage. MV2 likely sustained significant front drivers side damage. I was unable to check the surrounding businesses for possible security footage of the crash as all of the surrounding stores were closed when I arrived on scene.

Motor vehicle 1 (MV1) was parked facing southeast in front of 97 Union Street, when unknown motor vehicle 2 (MV2), sideswiped MV1 and then left the area. As a result of the crash, the passengers side, side view mirror was ripped of MV1. MV2 likely sustained minor drivers side damage. The reporting party, Gianfranco Palestro, heard the collision and believes that MV2 was a dark colored SUV, but was unable to get a license plate number. I was unable to check if any of the local businesses had security cameras that may have captured the crash as they were all closed for the night.

I responded to the area 107 Dartmouth St. at approx. 0345 on 04/28/9019 along with N493 Officer Kelly Donahue and N508 Sgt. Devine for a report of an MVA. The MVA was reported to be single vehicle crash. The vehicle left the roadway and was on the front lawn of 107 Dartmouth St. I arrived on location (first on scene ). I observed tire tread marks across the front lawn of 107 Dartmouth St. I then observed a vehicle in the bushes toward the left front side of the house. The vehicle; NY Reg. JHE8252, Porsche color blue. The RMV info on the plate came back registered to Porsche;of ;South. Registration plate type: Dealer Assignment. 185 W Sunrise HWY; Freeport,NY (no further info). The vehicle was unoccupied and secured. I felt the hood of the car which was still warm from the engine. I checked the immediate area surrounding the crash scene for an operator but found no one. I radioed to other responding units to canvas the neighborhood and surrounding area for the operator on foot. I spoke to the homeowners at 107 Dartmouth St., identified as Anthony and June Limberis. Mrs. Limberis stated she heard a load noise and a car engine revving. She stated when she looked out the window she observed a W/M tall, thin, wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt walking across the front lawn. He proceeded up Dartmouth St. (northbound) toward Commonwealth Ave. Newton Fire Dept arrived on location to check the crash scene and vehicle for possible leaking fluids and any other hazards. As I was talking with the firefighters we were approached by two men. One of the men was intoxicated. He was unsteady on his feet, had glassy bloodshot eyes, and was slurring his speech. The man was a W/M tall/thin approx. 6'2" and was wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt. He was identified as Eric Adams DOB 09/18/1969. The second man with him was identified as John Adams DOB 02/07/1936; An elderly W/M approx. 5'6" also wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt. Eric Adams stated his father John was the operator of the vehicle. Eric Adams had a strong odor of Alcoholic beverage emanating from his person and breath. He continued to slur his speech and was unsteady on his feet as he spoke. He was swaying back and forth and side to side as he spoke to me. Officer K. Donahue and Sgt. Devine were on scene at this time and also made the same observations. Multiple times we had to grab hold of Eric Adams to keep him from losing balance and falling. We spoke with Eric and John Adams for several minutes as their accounts of what took place were not consistent. I asked Eric Adams where the keys to the vehicle were. Eric Adams immediately pulled the starter key to the vehicle from his front right pocket. Eric Adams became defensive and belligerent when questioned about who was operating the vehicle. John Adams appeared tired (as if he just woke up) and confused as to the situation. Sgt Devine and I both spoke with Eric Adams and John Adams. Although both men claim John Adams was the operator of the vehicle, a clear determination was uncertain. A query of both mens driver's license status on NY Licenses came back active. Eric Adams has two prior DUI's on his RMV record. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine escorted the two men to 93 Dartmouth St. Eric Adams stated they were staying at that residence which is his sister's house. I stayed at the crash scene to document information and assist with clearing the MV from the property with Tody's Towing Service. As they were walking away I observed Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine continue to have to assist Eric Adams with staying on his feet. Approximately ten minutes later as I was speaking with the aforementioned homeowners Mr.&Mrs. Limberis. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine returned to the crash scene. As they were updating me we observed Eric Adams returning to the crash scene. He was stumbling and swaying as he walked and repeatedly almost fell. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine immediately intercepted and assisted him before he fell. As they were assisting him again I continued speaking with the homeowners. Suddenly I heard Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine struggling with Eric Adams who was now on the ground and resisting being handcuffed. I ran to assist them. Eric Adams continued to resist and be uncooperative until he was appropriately restrained in handcuffs. Eric Adams was placed under arrest by officer Donahue for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Reference Officer Donahues Newton Police Incident Report #19016484. The vehicle NY Reg. JHE8252 was removed from the property of 107 Dartmouth St. and towed from the crash scene by Tody's Towing Service.

On August 1, 2019 at approximately 17:34 hours I, Officer Guarino, responded with Newton Fire and Medics for a report of a single vehicle crash into the building of 335 Boylston St. Upon arrival, the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was out of the vehicle and had minor injuries. MV1 struck a stop sign and was up against 335 Boylston St, which appeared to have a broken window and minor structural damage. Operator of MV1 said that he was traveling in the right lane of Boylston St (Westbound) when a white Mercedes sedan (unknown model or registration number) turned into his lane and almost struck his vehicle. Operator of MV1 swerved to the right to avoid a collision and as a result crashed into the stop sign on John St. and the side of 335 Boylston St. Witness 1, who was parked at 325 Boylston St. saw the incident and corroborated MV1's story. A second witness, who I was unable to make contact with stopped and gave MV1 his phone number of (508)215-4951 and texted MV1 that he caught up with the possible vehicle, MA Reg 9BT373, which comes back to DESOUZA PLASTERING SERVICES INC. I will attempt to make contact with an operator during their business hours. The owner of 335 Boylston St, Onir Spiegel, was on scene, was given the incident number and was advised to contact her insurance company. MV1 was towed from the scene by Tody's and the operator signed a patient refusal from the Medics. Pictures were taken at the scene of the damage and submitted to IT to be attached to this report. Sergeant McLean notified the DPW for the stop sign and glass in the roadway. Sergeant McLean also left a message for Newton Inspectional Services to come inspect damage to the building at a later time.

Rizza stated he waited for the crosswalk signal to turn on. When it finally turned on to walk (white walking person) he got on his bike to start peddling. At this time, he observed a black vehicle traveling southbound traveling towards him. Moments later, Rizza was struck by the vehicle. Rizza rolled over the vehicle and hit the pavement. Rizza stated the vehicle took off, but he was unsure where it went (Mass Pike, Newton Corner, or Washington Street). The medics looked at Rizza and he was alert and had a minor laceration to his head. Rizza's mother Domenica Rizza picked him up and brought him to NWH. I drove around the area and could not find a black Honda sedan with damage to the front of it. As of now, I do not have anymore information. This report is a hit and run. Traffic Update (Officer Gaudet): Myself and Officer Anderson have both canvassed the area of the crash for identifying physical evidence from the vehicle that fled the scene with a negative result. We have also reached out to local business's in an attempt to secure surveillance footage of the crash with a negative result. At this time we are unable to obtain any further information on the vehicle that left the scene of the crash.

Operator of MV1 stated she was parked facing Northbound on Dedham Street in front of Country Side School when a School Bus (Bus #354) struck her driver side mirror. Operator of MV1 stated she attempted to stop the bus but was unsuccessful. Operator of MV1 stated the bus was last seen traveling toward Needham Street. Operator of MV1 stated she was not injured. MV1 had minor damage to the driver side mirror. A voicemail was left for the Eastern Bus Company Newton office to identify the driver of the Bus.

Operator #1 stated he driving w/b on Washington St, in the area of #300, Crown Plaza Hotel on his left, in middle lane when vehicle #2(small box style school bus changed into his lane from the lane to his left causing the crash. Operator #1 had a dash cam video that recorded the crash. Operator #2 who was operating a City of Boston Transportation mini box style school bus, stated he was travelling w/b on Washington St near the Crown Plaza Hotel when he felt like something struck his bus.Operator reports never seeing vehicle #2 prior to the crash. Operator#2 also reports he never changed lanes and was always in the middle lane. Both vehicles had already moved from the crash site to further down the road in front of Honda village, #371 Washington St. Bus driver had one student passenger who resides in Boston but attends Newton North High. There were no vehicles towed and no reported injuries.

MV#1 was traveling North on Fair Oaks Ave, and attempted to make a right turn onto California St. MV#2 was parked in front of 589 California St facing West. MV#1 appeared to have run over the curb at the intersection, hit a city tree in front of 55 Fair Oaks Ave (California St side), and then crashed into MV#2. When I arrived on scene I observed a male party with blood on his head, and another male party standing next to him, later identified as Elmer Lopez.. I asked Elmer which car he was driving, and he stated that he was in MV#1. I asked Elmer what happened, and he stated that he and the other man with him, identified as Ricardo Deras, were in the rear seat with another male party, and that there were two other parties in the front seat, one of them was driving, he was not able to provide me with a name of who was driving. I asked him where everyone else was, and Elmer stated that after the crash, the got out of the car and ran away. At this point, medics arrived on scene and began to tend to Ricardo. I next spoke with the owner of MV#2, Jim Silva. Jim stated that he was in his home when he heard a loud crash. Jim stated that he came out of the house in time to witness the two males I was speaking with looking at the car, and he also stated that he observed three parties walk away from the scene, two heading east on California St, and one heading north on Fair Oaks Ave. MV#1 and MV#2 were towed off scene by Todys. Due to the scene, and the location of the cars in a busy street, I was not able to do a MV inventory of MV#1 until after it was towed by Todys. The inventory was done at Todys Service station, and a MV inventory sheet was filled out and placed the in appropriate box. I took three pictures of the damaged tree and submitted them to IT to be attached to this report. While I was taking the pictures of the tree, two males were walking past the scene. I stopped both parties and questioned them about the incident. They stated that they had been in the car, but had not been driving. I asked them if the knew who the driver was, and they told me that they did not know the name of the driver. Due to no witnesses observing the driver and all parties stating that it was someone else, I was not able to determine a driver of the vehicle. Units checked the area for the fifth party in the vehicle with negative results. Ricardo was transported to NWH hospital by medics. All other parties were sent on their way. All units cleared without further incident. **UPDATE** On Nov 25, 2019 at approximately 1621 hrs, I contacted Westborough Police Department in an attempt to get a hold of Dora. Westborough informed me that they made an attempt to contact her with negative results. Westborough PD left my contact information for her to call me back.

On 11/27/2019, at 1611 hours, I responded to the area of 69 Waltham St, Highlander Farms, for a two car hit and run accident. Upon arrival, I observed MV1 to have damage along the drivers side. The operator stated that she was traveling southbound on Waltham St when MV2, which was parked facing southbound in front of Highlander Farms, abruptly pulled out and hit her. The operator of MV2 then pulled a U-turn and fled northbound into Waltham. MV2 was described as a small light grey car with drivers side damage and a popped front right tire. The operator of MV2 is believed to be female. Waltham PD was notified and searched the area with negative results. There are no exterior cameras on any of the businesses in the area nor was I able to locate any witnesses. No injuries were reported and MV1 was driven from the scene.

MV1 stated his vehicle was parked in front of 192 Adams Street on 12/12/2019 unoccupied when it was possible sideswiped by a FLIXBUS. MV1 stated his dash cam recorded the incident showing a green and yellow colored Prevost bus with FLIXBUS in large lettering make contact with his vehicle. MV1 was unable to provide a plate number at the time but did state he saw what he believes to be the same bus the following day in the same area on 12/13/2019. MV1 was able to get a plate of MA APN REG:3799A, which is registered to United Leasing INC out of Indiana on a white 2017 PREO H345 58 passenger bus, insured by Safety Insurance. MV1 stated he already filed an accident report with the RMV and notified his insurance company. I attempted to make contact with the FLIXBUS company to get the drivers contact information but was only able to speak with a customer service representative in a foreign country who would not provide me with any information. I was able to locate an email address for the company and emailed a request for information but have not received a response. I advised MV1 of my investigation results and he was satisfied. MV1 stated the damage to his vehicle was minor.

On 1/29/20 at approximately 1835 hrs I responded to 50 Winchester St for a report of a MVA hit and run. Upon arrival I spoke with the owner of Tile in Style which is located at this address. Inga Sipicina stated that at 1050 hrs a brown UPS truck bearing S79977 struck a sign that was attached to the building above the entrance in two different locations. Inga stated the truck then took off. The sign had clear but minimal damage. A branch manager from UPS later came to the store to speak with Inga and her husband Slava and stated they would be in contact with them but didn't leave any information. I attempted to call the business but it was after hours and left a message. There were no injuries involved in this accident. On 2/4/20 I again attempted to contact UPS with negative results.

MV1 was parked facing westbound on Rumford Ave at approximately 7pm last night. The owner returned this morning and found MV1 had been side swiped along the drivers side door and front fender. No other information is available for MV2. Owner of MV1 will forward any other information after reviewing the surrounding businesses video surveillance

MV#1 and MV#2 was involved in a minor accident and exchanged paperwork. MV#1 is a business vehicle and the company requested a police report afterwards. The OP. of MV#1 states he was parked near 684 Commonwealth Ave. and sitting in the car when MV#2 drove by and their side-view mirrors collided with each other. MV#1 side-view mirror had no damage while MV#2 side-view mirror popped out. I later spoke with the OP. of MV#2 who states while travelling on the eastbound lane of Commonwealth Ave., MV#1 suddenly opened the car door and the door struck her side-view mirror causing some damage. No witnesses available.

Vehicle 1 was travelling eastbound on Avalon Rd. Vehicle 1 travelled through the intersection of Avalon Rd and Upland Rd. Vehicle 1 crashed into the front lawn of 41 Avalon Rd. The operator was not on scene when I arrived. I went to the registered owner's house at 115 Upland Rd to investigate the accident, with negative results. The vehicle crashed during a snowstorm, and the party went back to his house for the evening. I observed moderate damage to the front of vehicle 1. The bushes on the homeowners front lawn were damaged. Todys towed the vehicle to their lot.

Operator Diego Colindres states he was stopped at the stop sign located on Central St westbound at Grove St. As he proceeded through the sign to drive onto Grove St, a female jogger ran out into the street from the sidewalk in front of 16 Grove. Colindres reports he did not see the jogger until his front bumper made contact with the jogger's leg, which in turn knocked her to the ground. The jogger then got up, said she was ok, and tried to continue on her way. Colindres asked her to stay on scene and wait for emergency personnel, to which she obliged. It should be noted that there are bushes located in front of 16 Grove St which substantially hinder the view of the sidewalk for vehicles approaching Grove from Central. Jogger Rachel Coffin confirmed that she was crossing Central St heading southbound on Grove St when she was hit by vehicle #1. Coffin was not sure if she stopped prior to crossing the street, and did not see the vehicle until contact was made. She does recall that the vehicle was traveling at a slow rate of speed when she was struck. Coffin's attire consisted of dark colored shorts, a navy t-shirt, and white sneakers. I observed a light red area on Coffin's outer left thigh consistent with the height of vehicle #1's front bumper. She was tended to by the medics and declined transport, repeatedly saying that she just wanted to get back to school (Lasell) and do her homework. Due to Coffin's uncooperativeness and multiple requests to leave the scene, pictures of her minor injury were not taken. There was no visible damage to vehicle #1. Traffic responded, however Coffin wished to leave prior to arrival.

Oper of Veh #1 stated that she was traveling WB on Brackett Road, stopped at the stop sign. Veh #1 then tried to cross intersection of Park Ave where she was struck by Veh #2. She stated she didn't see veh #2 because her vision was obstructed by the bushes on the corner. She also believed that Veh #2 was speeding. Oper of Veh #2 stated she was driving SB on Park Ave when Veh # 1 pulled in front of her. Stated she didn't have time to stop. Also stated she was not speeding. Mailman on scene stated Veh #1 pulled out and didn't give Veh #2 time to stop,also stated veh # 2 may have been going a little fast. Did not leave info. Both cars towed by Todys. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday April 7th, 2021 I responded to 309 Crafts Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a City of Newton contracted school bus (mini-van). At the time of the accident the weather was cloudy and the road surface was dry. Crafts Street is operated and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of the school bus identified as Sybil Berry (S93963801). She stated she had just turned left from Walnut Street onto Crafts Street and was traveling eastbound when a parked vehicle on Crafts Street pulled into the travel lane at the same time as she was traveling straight, and made contact with her vehicle. Sybil's vehicle sustained minor passenger side panel damage. Photographs of the damage were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. Sybil stated the operator of the motor vehicle couldn't wait for police to respond but he left his information. The operator of the other vehicle involved was identified as Jun Nakmoo. I was able to speak with Jun but there was a strong language barrier. Jun stated he was parked on Crafts street and did not see any vehicles coming his way so he pulled into traffic. Jun stated the mini van appeared out of nowhere and sideswiped his car. Jun reported minor damage to his drivers side panel. Both vehicles were able to drive safely from the scene. The school bus had two children passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The children were identified as John Castellano (07/31/09) and Delsi Castellano (06/26/11). Both students were not injured and were picked up by their mother Adria Castellano (01/05/81). The children both attend Bowen Elementary School and were being transported to Waltham.

On Friday April 9, 2021 at approx. 1343 hours I responded to 281 Needham Street for a report of a hit/run involving two vehicles. Upon arrival I met with oper of V1. She stated she pulled into the parking lot of 281 Needham Street, she observed a open parking spot that was next to a blue van that was parked in the handicap spot next to the open spot. She stated she was backing into a parking spot when V2 ( the blue van) all of sudden backed into her vehicle on the pass side rear. She further stated the oper of V2 exited his vehicle started yelling at her and drove off. She described the man of being in his 60's. Witness stated he did not observe the crash but wrote down the registration plate of the blue van which was driving away after the crash which was MA reg. 7WH752. I queried the registration which came back to a 2013 Ford van color blue registered to K.LEVANA of 110 Woodcliff Rd Brookline. Dispatch attempted to leave messages. Dispatch was also able to find another party identified as MA lic # S13435214 Michael Hasson d.o.b. 9-27-49 of same address. I ran license to obtain R1 photo through my computer and the oper of V1 stated for sure that was the driver. Other attempts were made to contact Mr. Hasson and at approx. 1530 hours he came into NPD headquarters to make a statement. He stated he was parked in the handicap spot, he backed up and did not observe V1 until impact. He stated after impact he exited his van and an argument began with oper of V1. He stated he has a medical condition and had to leave to use the bathroom. I advised there are several businesses and he just left one that had a bathroom to use. He stated he was nervous but had to go the bathroom right away and left to go to another place to use the bathroom. I asked him if he got any medical treatment after the crash, he stated no. I asked him if he needed medical attention, he stated no. He also stated there was not any damage to his van. I asked him if he had a HP placard since he was parked in a HP spot, he stated he did not have a HP placard. I advised him of the violation for a HP. I advised at this time of a verbal warning. All parties were advised of process.

This accident was reported approx. 8 hours later due to reporting party not familiar with laws in the U.S. Bicyclist #1 doesn't speak English well and needed her husband (Siarhei Byk) to translate. Bicyclist #1 stated on 05/17/2020 at approx. 1600 hrs., she was travelling southbound on Chestnut Street on the sidewalk. While crossing Anita Cir, MV#1 approached the intersection and collided into her. She was thrown onto the hood of MV#1 as a result of the collision. The OP. of MV#1 helped her into his car and drove her home. The OP. of MV#1 only gave her a business card and nothing else. The husband of Bicyclist #1 came home later and drove Bicyclist #1 to the hospital to be checked out. The husband of Bicyclist #1 called the OP. of MV#1 to get some car insurance information and was denied. The OP. of MV#1 stated he felt uncomfortable giving that information and they would talk the next day about it. The husband of Bicyclist #1 felt this was strange and decided to report it to the police after getting out of the hospital. Bicyclist #1 was wearing black pants and a blue shirt. She did not have a helmet on and didn't have any reflective clothing on. She sustained bruising to both legs and didn't get a concussion. Her bicycle gears and her wheel was damaged from the accident and pictures were taken by me. The brand of the bicycle is Infinity Hybrid and it cost approx. $350.00 USD when new. Bicyclist #1 describes the OP. of MV#1 as a white male around 50's - 60's years of age. She describes the vehicle that struck her as a red SUV. The OP. of MV#1 gave a business card with the name Ruth Robart out of 28 Richardson Rd., Newton 617-818-8660. Further investigation revealed a Ralph Robart out of that address with a similar age. Due to the time of night, the investigation would be postponed to daylight hours. At approx. 1550 hrs., I made contact with the OP. of MV#1. He stated he was stopped on Anita Cir., waiting to make a right turn onto Chestnut Street. When there was no more oncoming traffic to his left, he looked to the right and saw it was clear as well and started to accelerate. That's when Bicyclist #1 suddenly rode out from the sidewalk and they collided together. There's a 6 foot wall from a residence that blocked his vision to see further down the sidewalk. The OP. of MV#1 stated there was no damage to his vehicle.

On July 5th 2021 while assigned to NPHQ front desk, Jaden Chin DOB 4/5/05 came in with his father Michael Chin to report a past auto vs bicyclist accident. Jaden stated the accident occurred on June 19th at the intersection of Beacon St and Glen Ave. When I inquired as to the reason this was being reported several weeks after the incident itself, Jaden and his father originally told me that they thought it was the motorist's responsibility to report it. After a few minutes of conversation it was learned that the Chin family had recently been contacted by the insurance company of the involved driver, allegedly due to exterior damage on the vehicle exceeding cost expectations. I was then told that a verbal agreement had previously been made by all parties to handle any incurred costs (whether they be medical bills for Jaden or auto body bills for the vehicle) without involving insurance. The recent call from the insurance company prompted Michael and Jaden Chin to come in to file a report. I then advised them that although I will document a statement from Jaden, the circumstances no longer provide for a standard police crash investigation. Jaden stated he was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk of Beacon St heading westbound towards Newton Center, when he and a black Mercedes collided in a "t-bone" manner as the Mercedes was pulling out of Glen Ave to turn onto Beacon. Jaden stated he hit a passenger side door of the car when he was crossing Glen Ave, dropping to the ground on his bike after impact. He added that there were bushes blocking his view of Glen Ave and is not sure if he stopped before entering the roadway. Injuries reported are jaw pain and minor bruising. The driver left his information with Jaden and is identifed as Joowon Park DOB 6/15/88. He has an active license and CJIS has him listed as leasing MA reg 9EB432, a black Mercedes GLC. I attempted to call Park at the number provided to me by Jaden Chin with negative results. All streets mentioned are public ways in the City of Newton. The Chins were advised that a report will be on file documenting Jaden's statement, but that in the future they need to call police immediately after an incident like this occurs.

On September 2, 2021, I responded to the front desk of Newton Police Headquarters to speak with Charles Rankin who wanted to report a past hit and run. Mr. Rankin stated his vehicle (vehicle 1) was parked unoccupied by the curb at 70 Orchard Ave ( Public way in the City of Newton) on Tuesday, August 31. Later that day, he discovered damage to his drivers side mirror. He stated that a note was left behind stating that Massachusetts registration: V91699 struck his vehicle and left the area. He does not know who left the note due to no contact information being left behind. Mr. Rankin showed me a picture of the damage and it appears vehicle 2 side swiped vehicle 1 causing significant damage to the mirror. Mr. Rankin did research and discovered that the plate is registered to JCAC Enterprise out of Milford and provided me with a phone number. It should be noted that when I queried the plate it comes back to that company as well. I will attempt to follow up with the company during business hours on my next tour of duty. On September 3, I called JCAC Enterprise and spoke with an employee who stated they do not have any information on someone driving a truck in the area. They also stated that Mr. Rankin called them and they are going to pay for damages.

Mv#1 was parked unoccupied opposite #8 Burrage Rd (N/B). #1 was sideswiped by an unknown Mv that left white paint transfer damage on #1's driver's side front end side and also struck the driver's side mirror all causing moderate damage. I spoke to the resident at 8 Burrage Rd. The resident stated a visitor in his house, Jonathan Kaplan, witnessed the accident. The resident stated Kaplan told him he observed a white sedan bearing MA Reg CIAF31 (Mv#2) attempting to parallel park between #1 and another Mv. During the attempt, #2 was observed sideswiping #1. Kaplan further stated a male operator got out of #2, left a note on #1 and drove away. Mv#1 owner/operator Ms Joan Beer stated no note was ever found. Later from HQ, I called the witness phone number provided (617-455-2557) by the resident of 8 Burrage Rd. I called that number, received VM and left a message. A query of #2 registration comes back on a '18 white Lexus G350 to a Mr Barry Benjamin of 79 Florence St #510S Newton. I received information Mr Benjamin's phone number was 339-223-0079. This number when called was not Mr Benjamin's. Later from HQ, I spoke to Ms Beer and provided her with the witness plate number observed as the paint color is a match to the damage sustained on her Mv. She was advised insurance company will investigate further based on current information received. Later, the witness Mr Kaplan returned my phone call and provided the following statement: Kaplan stated he was in his driveway outside directly across the street from where the accident was taking place. Kaplan stated the accident was very obvious as damage was unfolding while Mr Benjamin was attempting to squeeze between Mv#1 and another vehicle. Kaplan stated after realizing he (Mr Benjamin) could not fit he started to drive away. Kaplan stated it drew the attention of another witness (unknown) standing on the street when both walked up to Mr Benjamin's vehicle and asked him if he was going to leave a note for the damaged vehicles. Benjamin refused. Kaplan described Benjamin's overall demeanor as "rude." Kaplan stated he told Benjamin he has cameras capturing the incident. Not until then, Benjamin got out of his car and left a note on only the other vehicle reported to be minor license plate damage. Kaplan stated Benjamin never left a note on Mv#1, the vehicle with obvious moderate damage. Kaplan stated he actually viewed the note left on the other vehicle and said it was illegible. Kaplan told Benjamin this and Benjamin yelled to him "mind your own business" and drove away. Kaplan stated his ring doorbell camera was not positioned to capture any of the incident. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On September 8, 2021 I was able to make contact with the operator of MV2, Mr. Barry Benjamin (S42076881). Mr. Benjamin stated he was operating his 2018 Lexus G350 (MA: CIAF31) at the time of the crash. Mr. Benjamin stated he was backing his vehicle into a parking spot and the space ended up being too small. Mr. Benjamin stated the rear of his vehicle crashed into the front bumper area of MV1, knocking off it's license plate. Mr. Benjamin stated he got out of his vehicle and put the plate back on MV1. Mr. Benjamin stated he left a note in the vehicle with his contact information and left the area. I asked Mr. Benjamin if he was aware of making contact with another vehicle in the area. Mr. Benjamin stated he did not make contact with any other vehicle. Mr. Benjamin stated there was no damage to his vehicle and stated he would e-mail me pictures of his vehicle and pictures of MV1 that he took on scene. Those pictures were forwarded to the IT Bureau to be added to this report. Mr. Benjamin also stated in his e-mail, "My wife informed me that the homeowner who contacted the police called my wifes attention to a car up the street. The car was on the opposite side near a dirt road that had been side swiped earlier. My wife said, "That has nothing to do with us" and the homeowner agreed that that situation did not involve our car." At this time, no charges will be filed against Mr. Benjamin for leaving the scene of property damage.

On 9/20/21, Nipa Goud DOB 4/19/77 came to NPD Headquarters to report a past hit & run of MA reg 5RR913 ( vehicle #1). Goud states she was shopping in Johnson String 1029 Chestnut St on 9/15 around 1300 hrs when a good samaritan came into the store. He stated that the above mentioned vehicle had been hit in the parking lot. The witness is Allyn McCourt (617) 875-3457. He provided Goud with a description of an older female driving MA reg 2EE316. It was reported that she made contact with the rear of vehicle #1 and immediately left the scene. I spoke to Mccourt on the phone, who informed me that the woman was a white female between 60-70 yrs old. She appeared to be making a 3-point turn in the lot, hit a bush, then the rear bumper of vehicle #1. I asked Mccourt if there was any indication that the woman knew she hit vehicle #1, to which he stated "it certainly seemed so, because she motioned for me to move out of her way after she hit it". The vehicle was described by Mccourt as a blue sedan. MA reg 2EE316 comes back active on a 2011 blue Toyota Camry to Sergey Klepikov out of 1156 Chestnut St in Newton. QED shows a Vera Klepikov residing at that same address with a DOB of 12/22/52. I have left a message with the number on file for the Klepikov residence for Vera to contact me. Damage to vehicle #1 appears to be minor-moderate scraping from the picture I was shown by Goud. To be further investigated.

On 09/27/2021, while assigned to N503, I, Officer Conary, responded to the area of Pettee Street, Emerson Playground, for a minor MVA involving a school bus. Upon arrival, I met with Operator of MV1 who explained to me that MV2 (school bus) had to leave and continue their bus route. Operator of MV1 was able to provide me with the drivers information. Newton Dispatch also called Eastern Bus to confirm the information. Operator of MV1 was parked Northbound on the left side of the street when MV1 hit her rear left quarter panel. MV2 was pulling off to the side by the park to let students out. Operator of MV1 stated she saw student on the bus and got off. She said there was approximately a handful of students (6 or 7). She believes that they were from the Zervas School on Beacon Street. MV2 was the third bus that pulled up at the park to drop students off. I attempted to call Operator of MV1 with negative results but left a message. I tried to call Eastern Bus Company again with negative results. An email was sent to Regina Moody, City of Newton, who oversees the school buses. The traffic bureau has been notified for follow up. SRO of the Zervas School was notified as well. MV1 was able to be driven from scene, and no injuries were reported. On 10/26/21, I followed up with Regina Mooney with the City of Newton and she was able to comfirm that there were a few students on the bus at the time of the accident. Eastern Bus Company is handling the accident.

On November 23rd, 2021 at approximately 14:08 hours while working N491 I responded to #25 Pearl St for a report of a MV crash with airbag deployment. On my arrival I located the involved vehicle a 2021 black Cadillac, Ma reg. K9195 with extensive damage on the property of a four unit condominium complex that abuts #275 Centre St(Plaza). The operator who was standing outside her vehicle was identified as Margaret Cloherty. She appeared uninjured from this crash. She reported the following: She first entered the parking lot to #275 Centre St which has several different businesses. As she drove through the parking lot her vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. She attempted to brake but her vehicle continued straight through the parking lot continuing to accelerate before finally crashing through a wooden fence and onto the property to #21 to #27 Pearl ST. Ms Cloherty was evaluated by the Medics but refused to by transported to the hospital. She signed a patient refusal form. Her vehicle which appeared to be totaled was towed from the scene by Todys. The property owner of the fence was identified as Steve Knapp 508-958-1906 was contacted by police. He will be provided a copy of this report of his insurance.

On Sunday 1/2/22 at approximately 1054 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 1210 Chestnut Street for a report of a past Hit and Run. Upon arrival I spoke with the damaged vehicle's owner, ODVARKA Joseph, who states last night he parked his vehicle around 4:30pm in his parking spot that runs along a fence bordering the parking lot of Brickfire Pizza and Allstar Liquors (1214 - 1220 Chestnut Street). ODVARKA states between the hours of 4:30pm and 8:30pm last night someone struck the fence on the other side causing it to buckle and do damage to the passenger side of ODVARKA's vehicle. After speaking with ODVARKA I canvassed the area and noticed surveillance cameras at Brickfire Pizza and All Star Liquors. The owner of Brickfire states to the camera only captures footage from the front door and inside the establishment. The owner of All Star Liquor states his cameras only capture footage from the front of the store and the inside and the cameras are real time only and do not record. Businesses across the street were not open and I did not observe any external cameras.

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that her vehicle began to slide as the road turned in the area of 1141 Walnut St. This caused her to end up striking the parking mater, and driving onto the lawn of the property at 1141 Walnut St. The vehicle caused possible damage to buses in front, as well as the lawn area.

Bicycle was traveling either north on Walnut Street or west on Washington Street from the area of Newton Centre. MV1 pulled out from a side street, unknown which side of street, in front of the Bicycle. Causing bicycle and vehicle to collide in an unknown manner. Further causing the bicycle and operator to flip forward in the air. MV1 left the area. MV1 is an unknown description. Operator of bicycle continued on foot on his path home where he was picked up by his father and brought by his father to NWH for cuts on his face and hands. Operator of Bicycle was disoriented and stated he did not know where the accident occurred, manner of collision, MV1's description or if he was wearing a helmet. Operator of bicycle left the bicycle on the sidewalk or in the bushes somewhere on his route home. Bicycle was described as a light blue Trek that was most likely mangled. Bicycle did not have any lights on it. Units canvassed the area and were unable to locate bicycle. Bicyclist was wearing a grey sweatshirt, black jeans and brown shoes. If the Bicyclist and his father find the bicycle later they will call NPD to canvas the area. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On March 1, 2022, I was able to speak with the injured bicyclist, Mr. Yonatan Gershon. Mr. Gershon stated he was traveling on Walnut Street (N) in the right shoulder lane towards the area of Hull Street and Kirkstall Road. Walnut Street, Hull Street, and Kirkstall Roads are all public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Mr. Gershon stated while operating his blue Trek gravel bicycle he continued on Walnut Street when a black vehicle (no further description) appeared out of no where on his left hand side and entered his travel lane. Mr. Gershon stated he did not have time to react and crashed into the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Mr. Gershon stated he does not recall anything between the time he made contact with the vehicle and the time he came to a rest on the roadway. Mr. Gershon stated the vehicle never made an attempt to stop and it left the area. Mr. Gershon stated after the crash he began walking towards the Newtonville Square area until his father picked him up and brought him to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Mr. Gershon stated he suffered injuries to the right side of his face, his right should, right hand, and was diagnosed with a concussion as a result of the crash. Mr. Gershon initially believed the vehicle entered Walnut Street from either Kirkstall Road. Kirkstall Road is on the Eastbound side of Walnut Street and if a vehicle exited the street onto Walnut Street it's driver side would be facing Mr. Gershon's direction of travel. Hull Street is on the Westbound side of Walnut Street. Hull Street supports one-way traffic and traffic can only enter Hull Street from Walnut Street. If the vehicle were to enter Mr. Gershon's travel lane as he described, the vehicle would have to travel Eastbound on Hull Street in violation of the one-way restriction to take a left onto Walnut Street and travel Northbound. Mr. Gershon stated it is possible the vehicle may have exited a driveway from a residence on the Westbound side of Walnut Street, taking a left turn to travel Northbound. After speaking with Mr. Gershon about his injuries and his attempt to avoid crashing into the vehicle, we surmised Mr. Gershon attempted to travel around the vehicle's left side prior to impact, with the right side of his person crashing into the vehicle. Mr. Gershon stated he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and there were not lights or reflective equipment on his bicycle. Mr. Gershon stated he was wearing a gray and white hooded sweatshirt with jeans at the time of the crash. Mr. Gershon stated he returned to the scene after the crash and discovered his bicycle resting near the lawn of a residence on Walnut Street in the area of the crash on the Westbound side of the street. Mr. Gershon stated there was extensive damage to the front wheel and the frame of the bicycle was bent in half. I canvassed the area for black vehicles with fresh damage to their rear passenger side with a negative result. I also canavassed the area for cameras with a negative result. To be further investigated.