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Case
number:
Date:
2019-02-19
Time:
07:32
Address:
84 JACKSON ST
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
Operator 1 states she was traveling Eastbound on Jackson St when she was blinded by the sun. Unable to see Operator 1 struck vehicle 2 which was parked from behind. Vehicle 1 sustained major damage and was towed by Tody's. Vehicle 2 sustained minor damage. There were no injuries.
Keywords:
Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3193464
Longitude:
-71.1862309
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-04-29
Time:
07:48
Address:
80 MADISON AVE
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
MV1 was traveling east on Madison Ave from Walnut St approaching #80. There were 2 landscape vehicles parked on left side of the street. The operator, Sarah Ruth Loper-Sengupta, stated that she never saw the pedestrian that was in the roadway (N) due to solar glare. Loper-Sengupta stated she heard a thump coming from the passenger side of her vehicle. Loper-Sengupta stated she looked over to her right and saw a trash barrel in the air. Loper-Sengupta stated she then saw a male party lying on the roadway on her passenger side. Immediately after striking the pedestrian, Loper-Sengupta, stopped to check on him. There was a golden doodle dog in the back seat of the MV at the time of the accident, unrestrained. There were no obstructions hanging from the mirror or windshield area. The front drivers visor was down. There was no airbag deployment. I observed significat damage to the front passenger side windshield area. There was also damage to the front passenger side hood area. See Sgt. Lee update for victim statement Numerous pictures were taken by Ofc. Gaudet of the MV and scene. They were TOT IT. The MV was towed by Tody's due to its shattered windshield. No citation will be issued to Loper-Sengupta. The solar glare caused her to not able to see the pedestrian. The Sgt. and I dont believe the pedestrian looked before crossing with the barell on his left shoulder because he would have been able to see the MV coming as this is straight away section of Madison Ave. It should be noted, that when I arrived on scene I immediately noticed the seolar glare as I walked east on Madison Ave.
Keywords:
Airbag, Citation, Crash, Glare, Ped, Pictures, Solar, Walk
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3497937
Longitude:
-71.2051351
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-08-16
Time:
18:40
Address:
DUNSTAN ST & WASHINGTON ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Friday, August 16th 2019, at approximately 6:40pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to Dunstan street at Washington street for a MVA pedestrian. Upon my arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1(294NZ5), who stated she was traveling southbound on Dunstan street and was attempting to pull out onto Washington street, when she made contact with a bicyclist traveling westbound on Washington street. The operator stated she never saw the bicyclist, and that she was traveling less than a mile per hour when she made contact. It should be noted that the sun was setting and the operators vision would have been impaired by the sun at the location of the accident. MV1 had a minor scuff mark on the front bumper. I spoke with the bicyclist who stated he was traveling westbound on Washington street and was crossing over Dunstan street when he was struck by MV1. He stated he was knocked off the bike, scraped his arm, and had minor back pain. The mirror on the right side of his bike was broken. The bicyclist was wearing greenish gray clothing, and was not wearing protective equipment such as a helmet. The bicyclist signed a refusal from Cataldo and was given a copy of the report number. Pictures were taken of the scene and all parties were sent on their way.
Keywords:
Bike, Crash, Helmet, Impairment, Ped, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
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url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3491797
Longitude:
-71.2222113
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-12-21
Time:
07:57
Address:
64 HOMER ST
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
The operator of MV#1 stated he was parked at the street bend of 64 Homer St when he was struck from behind by MV#2. MV#1 sustained heavy damages to its driver's side rear bumper area. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#1. The operator of MV#2 stated he was travelling eastbound on Homer St when his visibility was obstructed by the solar glare and struck MV#1. MV#2 sustained heavy front end damages with both front airbags deployment. The operator of MV#2 sustained a cut lower lip. He was evaluated by Newton Paramedics and signed a patient refusal of treatment. It should be noted when this accident occurred, there was a solar glare obstruction that faced all oncoming eastbound traffic. Tody's Towing took possession of MV#2.
Keywords:
Airbag, Crash, Glare, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3350688
Longitude:
-71.1962327
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2020-05-30
Time:
17:50
Address:
HIBBARD RD & TREMONT ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
Operator of MV1 stated she was traveling Westbound on Tremont Street and could not see well due to a sun glare. Operator of MV1 further stated when she approached the intersection of Tremont Street at Hibbard Road she struck a pedestrian riding a bicycle. I was able to speak with two witnesses on scene who were friends with Ms. Shokri. Both were approximately 10 feet behind her in the crosswalk before she was struck by MV1. Witness statements are documented in this report. Both parents responded on scene and were entered into this report as non-motorists. Both followed medics to Newton Wellesley Hospital. MV1 sustained moderate front end damage. Pedestrian involved suffered minor injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Operator of MV1 was evaluated on scene and signed a patient refusal. Due to the bicycle being moved prior to my arrival, pictures were not taken on scene. The bicycle was left off the roadway for her friends to pick up. Ms. Skokri was wearing a pink shirt, black shorts and was riding a black bicycle. Ms. Shokri was not wearing any protective equipment.
Keywords:
Bike, Crosswalk, Glare, Hospital, Moderate, Ped, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.354757
Longitude:
-71.1810975
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2020-10-06
Time:
07:59
Address:
70 JACKSON STREET
Speed
limit:
35
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
Operator of Motor Vehicle #1 stated that she was traveling Eastbound on Jackson Street and due to the glare of the sun struck Motor Vehicle #2 which was legally parked and unoccupied. Motor Vehicle # 1 sustained major front end damage and Motor Vehicle # 2 sustained moderate left side damages.
Keywords:
Glare, Moderate, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3192283
Longitude:
-71.1855347
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2021-01-09
Time:
07:27
Address:
1321 WASHINGTON ST
Speed
limit:
20
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
ON 1-9-21 AT APPROX. 0727HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE REAR OF 1321 WASHINGTON ( NEWTON POLICE STATION PARKING LOT ) I SPOKE TO THE DRIVER OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS BACKING HER PERSONAL VEHICLE INTO ONE OF THE PARKING STALLS AT THE REAR OF THE POLICE STATION. SHE STATES WHILE BACKING SHE LIGHTLY TAPPED THE FRONT OF NEWTON POLICE VEHICLE 1309 WITH THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE. DRIVER STATES THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE. THERE WAS A SLIGHT SCRAPE TO THE FRONT FENDER OF NEWTON VEHICLE 1309. DRIVER STATES HER VISIBILTY WAS OBSTRUCTED BY THE SUN SHINING IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHEN HER REAR PROXIMITY ALARM FAILED TO SOUND SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD CLEARED VEHICLE #2. APPROX. 8 PICTURES WERE TAKEN BY NEWTON 491 ( OFF CONARY ) AND WERE PLACED IN I.T. BOX. DRIVER REPORTED NO INJURIES. DRIVER ADVISED TO CONTACT HER INSURANCE COMPANY.
Keywords:
Crash, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3494467
Longitude:
-71.2276058
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2021-10-22
Time:
16:14
Address:
LOWELL AVE & WASHINGTON ST
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
MV1 stated she had a green light when MV2 "ran the red light" subsequently striking MV1 causing front end damage. MV2 stated he was "coming over the hill and the sun made the light look green" subsequently striking MV1 causing minor damage. No tows were required & no injuries were reported.
Keywords:
Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3510472
Longitude:
-71.2106128
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2021-11-08
Time:
14:08
Address:
667 COMMONWEALTH AVE
Speed
limit:
35
Violation
cited:
yes
Narrative:
On 11/08/21 at 14:08 hours while on routine patrol I came across a two car motor vehicle crash in the westbound lane of 667 Commonwealth Avenue. Commonwealth Avenue is a public way owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Both operators were outside of their vehicles at the time and reported no injuries. I observed Vehicle # 1 (Honda Civic MA reg. # 2CWA44) to have heavy front end damage to the bumper and hood area. It was parked back approximately ten feet from Vehicle # 2. Due to the damage and it leaking anti-freeze coolant, Tody's Towing was notified to tow the vehicle away. Vehicle # 2 (Ford EcoSport MA reg. # 2HJV37) was parked in front of Vehicle # 1 and sustained damage to the center and right rear bumper area. It was still driveable. I spoke to the operator of Vehicle # 2 (Maria Bianchi MA D/L # S97972578) and asked her what occurred. She stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue in her Ford EcoSport (MA # 2HJV37) but was stopped at the time waiting for a vehicle in front of her to make a left turn on to Grafton Street. She was then struck in her rear end by Vehicle # 1. After, I spoke to the operator of Vehicle # 1 (Maria Kuznetsova MA D/L # S48191231) and asked her what occurred. She stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue in her Honda Civic (MA # 2CWA44) and did not see Vehicle # 2 stopped in traffic due to the sun. She then struck Vehicle # 2 in the rear end. At that time, there was noticeable solar glare in that area of Commonwealth Avenue. This part of Commonwealth Avenue also has a slight curve that you come around and ends at the point where the crash occurred. After, I went back to my cruiser and checked the status of the vehicles and operators through the RMV on my laptop. It showed that Maria Kuznetsova had a expired non renewable driver's license which expired on 07/15/21. Kuznetsova's Honda Civic came back with a status of being unregistered due to revoked insurance. It was revoked on 08/29/21 through the MA RMV. I issued MA Uniform Citation # 185998AB in hand to her for Ch. 90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Ch. 90/9/B Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Ch. 90/34J Uninsured Motor Vehicle and explained the process to her. Motor Vehicle Inventory Tow Form submitted.
Keywords:
Citation, Crash, Glare, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.336087
Longitude:
-71.1946779
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2022-03-29
Time:
11:16
Address:
10 BURNHAM RD
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
ON 3-29-22 AT APPROX. 1116HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 22 BURNHAM RD. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER IS A U.S. POSTAL MAIL CARRIER AND STATES SHE WAS BACKING FROM 40 BURNHAM TO DELIVER MAIL TO 22 BURNHAM. SHE STATES WHILE BACKING HER VISIBILITY WAS OBSTRUCTED BY THE GLARE OF THE SUN IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. AS A RESULT OF THE GLARE SHE COULD NOT SEE THE BLACK COLORED UTILITY GAS LIGHT POLE AND CRASHED INTO IT. THE GAS LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO 22 BURNHAM. VEHICLE #1 HAD LEFT REAR DENTS AND SCRAPES. THE GAS LIGHT HAD DAMAGE TO THE TOP CASING AND BULB WHICH HAD SMASHED AND WAS LOCATED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE POLE. CITY OF NEWTON WAS NOTIFIED FOR THE DEBRIS. NATIONAL GRID WAS NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED TO SHUT OFF THE GAS. I TOOK SEVERAL PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE AND GAVE THEM TO THE I.T. DEPARTMENT. DRIVER REPORTED NO INJURIES. SHE WAS ABLE TO LEAVE THE SCENE IN HER VEHICLE WHICH WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Keywords:
Crash, Glare, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3425322
Longitude:
-71.2221992
Location:
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