crash_reports

MV1 (MA Reg: 63EP17, a 2000 Acura 32TL; operator: Carlos Standford) was traveling NORTH on Cherry St when a vehicle swirved into his lane head-on. In order to avoid MV3 he swirved into the other lane and side-swiped MV2. MV2 (MA Reg: 9JX388, a 2019 Subaru Outback; operator: James Cant) was traveling SOUTH on Cherry St when he had come to a complete stop, put his left turn signal on to show him turning left into his driveway at 176 Cherry St. He was waiting to make his turn until MV1 had driven past so it was safe to do so. As he was at a complete stop, MV1 collided with his rear driver side bumper in an effort to avoid a head on collision with MV3. MV3 (MA Reg: 93YE85; a 1997 Toyota Camry; operator Matthew Kuniholm) was traveling SOUTH on Cherry St when he had seen MV2 at a complete stop with a turn signal. He didn't give himself enough time to stop, began to slide as he was braking and went over the marked lanes into oncoming traffic in an effort to not collide with MV2. MV3 operator, Matthew Kuniholm, was issued in hand MA Uniform Citation T1440470 for Marked Lane Violation 89/9a. All vehicles were still in driveable condition. MV1 had damage to the front driveside wheel fender and driver door. MV2 had slight damage to rear driver side bumper. MV3 did not have damage to his vehicle. Weather was icy and there was an active snow fall during the time of the accident, which was 1815hrs.

The operator of MV#1 stated he was stationary on Centre St northbound when he was struck from behind by MV#2. MV#1 sustained moderate damages to its rear bumper. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#1. The operator of MV#2 stated he was stationary on Centre St northbound when he was struck from behind by MV#3 which in turn pushed him into MV#1. MV#2 sustained moderate damages to its rear and front end. The operator of MV#2 reported non-incapacitating injuries to his back and right shoulder area. He was evaluated by Newton Paramedics and refused medical attention. The operator of MV#3 stated he was travelling northbound on Centre St when he looked to his right at a dump truck and took his vision off the street for a second when he struck MV#2 which in turn pushed MV#2 into MV#1. MV#3 sustained heavy front end damages and had both front airbags deployed. The operator of MV#3 stated both of his thumbs were hurting from the airbag deployment. He was evaluated by Newton Paramedics and refused medical attention. The operator of MV#2 does not have a driver's license and only provided a Brazilian passport. He was issued in hand MA uniform citation #T1268350 for violation of c90 s10 unlicensed operation. A licensed operator (MA license #S48386590) took possession of MV#2 and transported the operator of MV#2 back to his home. Based on the statements made to me I issued in hand to the operator of MV#3 MA uniform citation #T1268351 for violation of C.O 19-71 following too closely. MV#3 was towed by AAA towing and the operator of MV#3 was transported home by his parents.

MV#1 was traveling west on Mandalay Road when it struck MV#2 which was parked in front of 20 Mandalay Road. -OpMV#1 stated she was traveling on Mandalay Road when a squirrel ran out on to the road in front of MV#1 startling her. OpMV#1 swerved to avoid the squirrel striking MV#2. OpMV#1 knocked on the door of 20 Mandalay in attempt to find the owner of MV#2. She then contacted police to report the incident. -OwMV#2 stated was contacted and informed of the collision. -I observed damage the right front bumper and head light of MV#1. I next observed the damage to the left rear bumper of MV#2. -Neither vehicle was towed from the scene. There were no injuries report at the time of this report. No citations were issued.

ON 10-15-19 AT APPROX. 1129HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 829 WASHINGTON ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON WASHINGTON WHEN VEHICLE #2 TRIED TO ENTER HER LANE AND HIT HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING SCRAPES. VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON WASHINGTON ST. WHEN VEHICLE #1 TRIED TO ENTER HIS LANE AND HIT THE LEFT FRONT QTR. PANEL OF HIS VEHICLE. BOTH PARTIES STATED THE OTHER VEHICLE ENTERED THEIR LANE AND HIT THEM. VEHICLE #1 HAD LEFT SIDE SCRAPES. VEHICLE #1 HAD AN EXPIRED REGISTRATION AND WAS UNABLE TO RENEW IT ONLINE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD LEFT FT. QTR. PANEL DAMAGE. HE WAITED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR AAA TO RESPOND TO TOW HIS VEHICLE. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS MAILED CITATION # T1445180 ( 90/9/B, OPERATING UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE.

On 12/19/2019 at 14:43 hours Newton Police dispatch received numerous phone calls about a white male whose face was covered in blood and was riding on an electric motorized scooter south bound on Walnut St near number 100. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Approximately two tenths of a mile south 100 Walnut St, Ofc Garcia stopped the male on the scooter. Ofc Garcia stated that the male on the scooter was evasive when answering his questions and claimed that he did not realize that his face was covered in blood. The male on the scooter was identified as Gregory David Brown. Brown was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. Prior to Brown being transported I was dispatched to the area of 100 Walnut St for a report of a male on an scooter who had crashed into a south bound vehicle in traffic on Walnut St and another vehicle that was parked in front of number 73. Upon my arrival I spoke with Penni Rochwerger and Nikita Espinal. Rochwerger stated that she was driving south bound on Walnut St across from 100 when she activated her vehicle's four way flasher and stopped her vehicle to let Espinal who was the front seat passenger out. Rochwerger stated that south bound traffic stopped behind her vehicle after she came to a stop adjacent to Espinal vehicle that was parked facing south in front of 73 Walnut St. Espinal stated that she checked over her right should to see if it was clear to open her door and it was . Espinal stated that as she opened her door to exit a male on scooter crashed into the door and fell to the ground. Both Rochwerger and Espinal stated that the male on the scooter did not provide his name or address and continued south bound on Walnut St with his face coved in blood. Rochwerger's vehicle sustained damage to the front passenger side door that would not closed all the way. Espinal vehicle also had damage to it, the rear driver's side lower quarter panel was struck. I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital to speak with Brown. When I arrived and spoke with Brown he was evasive with his answers . When I asked Brown what had happened he gave conflicting answers and contradicted himself. Brown stated that he was riding his scooter on the roadway south bound on Walnut St be could not recall any other details. When I asked Brown if he was wearing a helmet as required by MGL 90/1E he stated he couldn't recall. Rochwerger, Espinal and Ofc Garcia all stated to me that they did not see Brown wearing a hamlet. There was an unconfirmed post by a person named Tricia Marucci to the Facebook group Newton Parents stating that at 14:45 hours on 12/19/2019 saw Brown hitting a defect in the roadway in the area of Crafts St by California St that caused him to loses control of his scooter and fall face first onto the pavement. In her post Marucci stated that Brown was cover in blood from facial lacerations, and that he refused medical aid and continued to ride his scooter south bound towards the entrance to Walnut St. I left a message for Marucci to contact me and as of the writing of this report she has yet to do so. While at the hospital I ran Brown's name and date of birth via the MA RMV data base in order to issue him a citation for not wearing a helmet. The query of Brown via the MA RMV data base reviled that Brown's MA driver's license statutes was suspended. On 07/11/2018 admitted to a finding of sufficient facts to one count of MGL 90/24 OUI liquor. Brown received a Continued With Out Finding for 18 months. In addition Brown pleaded guilty to an additional count of MGL 90/24V Child Endangerment While OUI. Brown received a 90 day sentence in the Middlesex House of Correction which was suspended for 18 months. Brown also received a one year loss of his driver's license. Brown is on active probation out of Newton District Court until 07/21/2020. Biased upon the statements made to me I issued Brown MA Criminal Application T 2012526 for violations of MGL 90/24(2) Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Property Damage , MGL 90/1E Operation Of A Motorized Scooter Without A Valid License and MGL 90/1E Operation Of A Motorized Scooter With Out A Helmet. As of 12/20/2019 Brown was discharged from Newton Wellesley Hospital.

MV1 was operating eastbound on Commonwealth Ave (public way), and MV2, MV3, and MV4 were all operating westbound on Commonwealth Ave by Ash St. MV3 was stopped with her left blinker on waiting to turn into her driveway and MV2 was stopped behind MV3. MV4 attempted to stop but due to the weather conditions and slippery road conditions he was unable to and slid out. While sliding out MV4 struck MV2 in the left rear bumper, struck MV3 in the front left bumper and wheel well, and then struck MV1 in the front left bumper. MV1, MV2 and MV3 sustained sever damage. MV3 was able to park in her driveway but both MV1 and MV3 were towed by Todys. No injuries reported. MV4 operator was issued MA Uniform Citation # T2080303 C.O. 19-71 Following Too Closely (local).

On March 19th, 2021 at approximately 09:11 hours while working N491 I responded to a report of a truck that struck some utility wires. The vehicle was entering #197 California St, McDonalds restaurant when it struck the wires. Captain Dowling arrived first on scene and quickly assessed the situation.He requested several addition units due to the accident scene being unsafe with a utility pole splintered and several high tension wires hanging dangerously low between the parking lot and the street. Dispatch notified all affected utility companies. Additionally the city DPW was contacted to bring out some barricades for the affected area of California St that had to be closed off and traffic detoured around other side streets. McDonalds restaurant also had to be temporarily closed until the scene was deemed safe by Eversource. The operator of the truck was later identified as Richard Cruz, DOB 08/10/1972. He was operating the 2014 Volvo tractor trailer, INDIANA apportioned plate 2802069, owned by the Martin Brewer Company. According to Mr Cruz he was entering the NW side to McDonalds when the cab of his truck caught some low hanging wires from a utility pole that was on the property of #197 California St (McDonalds) As a result the pole had been compromised and the power lines were left hanging dangerously low. The police had the entire area cordoned off with police caution tape. Eversource was responding with two crews to replace the damaged pole. Two police details were hired to free up all police units that had responded to this accident. Officer Marini had also responded at the request of Captain Dowling and performed a level one inspection on the involved truck. Officer Marini later issued a MV citation for minor offenses unrelated to the cause of the accident.

On the above date and time while on Patrol in N496 I responded to 314 Hammond St (Boston College) to assist BCPD with damage to a wall. On arrivial I spoke to BCPD who stated they were alerted by an employee (Luckny Capre) that NP landscaping pulled onto the property to turn around and while pulling back onto Hammond St struck the stone wall ripping it apart. While speaking to BCPD thier dispatch was able to locate the landscaper by phone who stated they were in Newton Corner area and would come back. The landscaper returned and was identified as Luis Chingo-Calel and stated he knew he struck the wall but did not know what to do. I issued Chingo-Calel MA Uniforn Citation #T1447323 for 90/24 leaving the scene with property damage. See also incident report #21040232

Operator of MV1 stated they were stopped at the stop sign in front of Milton's facing Southbound attempting to get onto RT. 9 East. Operator of MV1 stated MV2 rear ended them. Operator of MV2 stated they were heading south from the Milton's parking lot towards RT. 9 when they rear ended MV1. A query was performed on both Motor Vehicles and operators. Operator of MV2 did not have a license and was issued MA Uniform Citation #T1447643. See incident report #21041506. MV1 and MV2 sustained minor damage. MV2 was towed. A towed motor vehicle inventory sheet was completed and filed with the Newton Police Department.

On 4/22/22 I responded to 101 Charlemont St. for a past MVA that occurred on 4/21/22 at 0700. Operator of MV1 stated they were backing out of their driveway and onto Charlemont St. when MV2 was traveling Eastbound and struck the back of their vehicle. MV1 sustained damage to the rear end. Operator of MV2 stated they were traveling Eastbound on Charlemont when they didn't notice MV1 backing out of their driveway. The front of MV2 hit the rear of MV1. MV1 sustained damage to the front end. MV2 was issued MA Uniform Citation #T1447649 for Ch. 90 Sec. 9 Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Straight Expiration). It should be noted MV2 was down at an auto body shop in Scituate at the time I took the report. As of 4/28/22 the vehicle's registration is now active.