crash_reports

Valentine Baron stated on she was bicycling in the marked crosswalk at Center Ave at Center St from the north side walk to the south side walk. Baron stated that she activated the crosswalk light and had entered the crosswalk when the light was activated. Baron stated that while she was in the marked crosswalk vehicle one began to make a right turn on red . Baron stated that vehicle one struck her on her left side , knocking her off her bike . Baron stated that she had a helmutt but was not wearing it the time of the crash. Baron stated that she did not lose consciousness as result of the crash. Baron was transported via EMS to Mt Auburn Hospital for treatment for possible internal injuries. Operator of vehicle one Sara Ross stated that she was stopped at a red light on Center Ave at Center St. Ross stated that she was waiting to turn right on a red light and look to her left and then her right and drove forward. Ross stated that she did not see Baron in the marked crosswalk. Charles Hannum was a front seat passenger in vehicle one and stated that he did not see Baron in front of the vehicle until the crash occurred. I took photos of vehicle one and forwarded to the NPD IT bureau. I issued Ross M Citation T21065501 and cited her for a violation of CO 19/74 , failure to use care while turning.

On Wednesday October 23, 2019, I, Patrolman Hatfield, was assigned to marked cruiser N495 in full uniform to Division 5 for the 1530 to 2330 hour shift. At approximately 2040 hours, myself and Officer Selig were traveling northbound on Centre St (a public way) in Newton Center. We were behind MA reg 9KT873 (2004 Toyota Corolla grey). We observed the motor vehicle drive around a pedestrian in the crosswalk who was attempting to cross at Centre St and Pelham St. I activated my emergency blue lights and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop of the Toyota Corolla. The operator continued to drive northbound on Centre St before pulling over just before the crosswalk at Centre St and Pleasant St. The operator then continued driving forward and struck a pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk Officer Selig and I saw the pedestrian being struck before landing on top of the Toyota Corolla hood, and falling forward onto the street. Officer Selig and I spoke with the two parties involved. I spoke with the victim, who was identified as Vivian Rubinstein (Vivian). Vivian crawled towards the sidewalk of Centre St while clutching her lower back. Initially Vivian denied being injured and refused medical aid. The Toyota Corolla operator was identified as the register owner Elise Ruben (Elise). Elise stated to Officer Selig that her front windshield was foggy and when she noticed the blue lights, she attempted to pull over. Elise stated she did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk. Elise appeared very upset and refused medical treatment. Officer Selig was able to speak to two witnesses of the accident. The witnesses were identified as Stephan Aparicio (Stephan) and Mikaela Rice (Mikaela). Stephan said he was behind the victim in the same crosswalk. Stephan stated he saw the Toyota stop in front of the crosswalk and then drove forward hitting the female. Mikaela stated she was parked in her motor vehicle on Centre St facing northbound (facing the crosswalk). Mikaela stated she saw the female walking halfway across the crosswalk and the Toyota continuing drive forward before hitting the female. Officer Siegel arrived on scene and took four photographs which was submitted with this report. Vivian was transported by Newton Medics to Faulkner Hospital for an evaluation. I issued written warning citation number T2079786 to Elise for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk (Centre St at Pleasant St). I also issued Elise citation number T2079787 for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk (Centre St at Pelham St). The vehicle was driven from the scene.