crash_reports

On 01/04/19 I responded outside of #54 Needham St for a two vehicle crash. Veh #1 was a delivery box van who was driving due North on Needham St. The operator of veh #1 stated he was attempting to take a left into #55 Needham St. when veh #2 came from behind him on his left and he struck veh #2 as he turned. The operator of veh # 1 was taken by Ambulance #1 to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for an evaluation after complaining of pain in his chest area. The passenger of veh #1 stated everything happened "so fast" he didn't see what transpired. Moderate damage to veh #1. The operator of veh #2 stated he was traveling due North on Needham St. and was behind veh #1 for a long stretch of the road. The operator of veh # 2 stated veh #1 put his right directional on three different times but didn't turn. He stated veh #1 had his right directional on and was in the right lane when he went to pass him. Veh #1 then turned into his rear passenger side as he passed. Moderate damage to veh # 2. The operator of veh #2 stated the operator of veh #1 was walking around and yelling about the accident for a period of time and then eventually grabbed his chest and fell to the ground complaining of pain. From the result of my investigation it appears as if veh # 1 attempted to turn from the wrong lane and veh # 2 was passing in the "suicide lane", also wrong lane. There will be no citations issued at this time as both operators were given verbal warnings.

MV1 operator states he was driving around the Newton Corner Rotary and approached the merge at the beginning of the bridge to change lanes to head towards Waltham/Watertown, when MV2 collided with his vehicle. Damage was observed on the front passenger door. No injuries reported. MV2 operator states she was driving on Washington St and approached the merge at the beginning of the bridge to change lanes and head onto the Mass Pike W-Bound, when MV1 collided with her vehicle. Damage was observed on the front drivers side bumper. MV2 operator reported having whiplash but signed a medical refusal and was not transported to the hospital. I then cleared without further incident. The main crash factor was due to the weather being a heavy rain storm at night. It should be noted there is a yield sign facing MV1s incoming direction.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was on the westbound lane of Washington Street, making a left turn into Newton-Wellesley Hospital at 2014 Washington Street. As he was making the turn, MV#2 that was somewhere behind him came from his right and tried to overtake him during the turn and they collided together. The OP. of MV#2 states he was on the westbound lane of Washington Street, making a left turn into Newton-Wellesley Hospital. MV#1 tried to overtake him on his left side as they were entering hospital property and a collision occurred.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was in a parking space and trying to correct his position within the lines. He pulled out and then when he was about to drive forward, MV#2 suddenly reversed into him. The OP. of MV#2 states she was exiting the parking lot due to it being full. As she was driving forward, MV#1 pulled out of a spot and collided into her. There is supposedly a witness by the name of Jean Charles working for VPNE Valet that observed the accident. He has left for the day and does not have a cell phone or a house phone. Manager on duty states only corporate headquarters 617-451-1393 has information on him. I checked with hospital security for surveillance footage and observed MV#2 passing MV#1. MV#1 then started backing out of his space but MV#2 started reversing. Both vehicles ended up colliding with each other at an angle. Director of Public Safety Ashley will make footage available at insurance request. 617-243-6478 (Footage starts around 2:41PM)

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.

The operator of veh#1 stated she was driving Westbound on Needham St. when she began experiencing chest pain. The operator remembered looking down for a split second and then she saw both front and side air bags deployed after colliding with Verizon Pole #18A .The pole is on the side of the road by the rear entrance to #168 Needham St..The vehicle was towed by Tody's Towing. The operator of the vehicle was taken by Medics to Brigham and Women's Hospital to be evaluated and checked out. Minor damage (scrapes) to the pole, Verizon was notified to respond and check out their pole.

VEHICLE #1 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 33 BROOKLINE ST. VEHICLE #2 WAS TRAVELING DOWN BROOKLINE ST, HEADING EASTBOUND. WHEN VEHICLE #2 PASSED BY VEHICLE #1 THE COLLISION OCCURRED. IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHETHER VEHICLE #1 STRUCK VEHICLE #2 OR VEHICLE #2 STRUCK VEHICLE #1. BOTH PARTIES DECLINED MEDICAL TREATMENT, VEHICLE #2 OPERATOR DID STATE THAT HE WAS A LITTLE SHAKEN UP, I ASKED IF HE WOULD LIKE TO BE SEEN BY AN AMBULANCE, HE DECLINED AND STATED THAT IF HE FELT THE NEED, HE WOULD DRIVE HIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL AT A LATER TIME. VEHICLE OPERATOR #1 STATES THAT HE THOUGHT THE COAST WAS CLEAR AS HE WAS PULLING OUT, AND VEHICLE #2 WAS SPEEDING AS HE WAS HEADING DOWN BROOKLINE ST, VEHICLE OPERATOR #2 STATES THAT VEHICLE #1 CUT HIM OFF. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE HOMEOWNER TODAY (JUNE 24, 2021) A MR GUY MORRIS. HE STATED THAT HIS SON TYLER WAS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT YESTERDAY. HE STATED THAT HE HAS HOME VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, AND THAT THE SURVEILLANCE CLEARLY SHOWS VEHICLE OPERATOR #2 DRIVING DOWN BROOKLINE ST AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND NOT YIELDING TO VEHICLE #1 (HIS SON) WHO WAS PULLING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY. I ADVISED MR MORRIS TO FORWARD THIS VIDEO TO HIS INSURANCE COMPANY, ACCORDING TO MR MORRIS THIS VIDEO CLEARLY SHOWS VEHICLE #2 AT FAULT IN THIS ACCIDENT. HE HAS ALREADY TALKED TO HIS INSURANCE AGENT, AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF SENDING THEM THE COPY, WHICH SHOWS VEHICLE #2 FAILING TO YIELD.

On 7/13/2021 at approx 0858HRS while assigned to 497 I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital, West Entrance 2014 Washington St for a report of a hit and run in the parking lot. Upon arrival I met with Heather Devoe who stated she had parked her husbands 2018 Chevy Tahoe Ma Reg 7775BK in the parking lot at approx 0830HRS, upon her return at approx 0855HRS she discovered minor damage to her rear driver side bumper. The bumper had minor dark transfer of either dark paint or tire . Heather stated she had observed a dark sedan very close to her when she parked but had no other information. Heather spoke with NWH Security who stated they would check their cameras and see if they found anything.

On October 26th 2021 while assigned to the front desk, Hanna Yoon DOB 9/9/83 came in to report a minor past mva/pedestrian. Yoon states that around 0820 hrs today, she was pulling out her driveway at 357 Langley Rd (Ma reg 5HL884). Yoon did not see a pedestrian approach from the right, and contact was made at a slow rate of speed. Yoon states the pedestrian did not fall down. She believes that the front right part of the vehicle hit the person's left thigh. Yoon asked the pedestrian if she was ok, to which the woman stated she was fine. The woman asked for and was provided Yoon's cell phone number before walking away. Her clothing description is unknown. Around 1100hrs Yoon then received a text from 617-913-5141. The person texting identified them self as the woman who was hit, and stated she was in the hospital with leg pain. She then texted that the hospital would contact Yoon for more information. Yoon did not respond and has not been contacted by anyone since this text. A name was not provided by the texter. There are no entries in QED indicating that the unknown pedestrian has called to report this accident. I tried to call the number provided with negative results. At this time, there is no identifiable victim. Yoon was advised that I will document her statement, and in the future it is best to call police to the scene of a crash in order to avoid confusion. Update by Lt. Dangelo: On 10/27/21 at approximately 0830 hrs. the pedestrian from the accident, Woo Jin Seo came into HQ with her mother to report the accident. She stated that on 10/26/21 at approximately 0820 hrs. she was walking to Newton South High School from 383 Langley rd. when a vehicle backing out of a nearby driveway bumped her. She stated that she did not fall down, but did suffer an injury to her leg. She stated that the operator of the vehicle stopped and checked and left her phone number. Ms. Seo went to Beth Israel Lahey urgent care the same day for leg and shoulder pain. I contacted the operator Hanna Yoon and updated her.

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.

Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound on Centre St. at approximately 25 MPH when they witnessed someone enter the roadway on foot from between two parked cars and attempted to cross the road. Vehicle #1 stated they attempted to stop but was unable to do so and struck the person with the front left corner and windshield of the vehicle. The pedestrian and owner of Vehicle #2 stated he parked his vehicle on the right side of the road and exited the car. He stated he was walking towards the crosswalk and attempted to cross the street from the front of his vehicle. All he remembers is taking a few steps out into the road, being hit, and flying before hitting the ground. He was unaware where he was struck from. Vehicle #1 had moderate damage to the front and windshield and was towed by Tody's towing. Vehicle #2 was uninvolved in the crash and was parked at the time. The owner of Vehicle #2 and pedestrian struck was injured and transported by Medics to Brigham and Womens Hospital for injuries to his head, left arm, and left leg. Operator of Vehicle #1 stated he was uninjured and refused any medical treatment. It should be noted that the accident happened outside the crosswalk and the street lights above where the accident occurred were not working at the time of the crash making the roadway dark and visibility difficult. Photos of the accident were taken and saved on a memory card.

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.

Newton Police, Fire and Medics were dispatched to Commonwealth. Ave. and Dartmouth St. for Motor Vehicle Collision. Dispatch was advising a vehicle had collided into a poll. Upon arrival, Ofc. observed a Eversource street light poll laying on the grass carriage lane (westbound side). MV#1 was observed facing westbound in the eastbound lane of Commonwealth. Ave with front and side airbags deployed. The operator of MV#1 reported she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. prior to colliding into the light pole, but states she does not remember the moments prior to the collision.The operator of MV#1 reported she was uninjured, but was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital as a precaution. Newton Fire personnel determined the damaged light poll was not a hazard while Eversource was notified regarding their damaged poll. A witness to the collision reported they observed MV#1 traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. at approximately 20-25 mph, before it veered off the roadway and into the light poll. After colliding into the light poll MV#1 crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and hit the curb on the eastbound side of Commonwealth Ave. Pictures of MV#1 and the Eversource light poll were taken on the N493 camera and submitted to the NPD IT bureau. A Request for an Immediate Threat License Suspension/Revocation was faxed over to the Massachusetts RMV on behalf of the Operator of MV#1 due to the circumstances of this collision.

The OP. of MV#1 stated he was travelling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. when he ran out of gas. His vehicle then started rolling backward and he collided with the guard rail. The OP. of MV#1 appeared to be confused so medics responded. Initial evaluation is low blood sugar causing confusion. MV#1 was towed by Tody's of West Newton. The OP. of MV#1 was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Springwell will be contacted. No damage to guard rail.