crash_reports

Operator of MV1 (Ma Reg 35T230) stated she was exiting the JCC parking lot, turning right onto Nahanton Street when a black SUV (No further description was provided), came around the corner, heading Southbound on Nahanton Street when MV2 (Black SUV) struck MV1's driver side front bumper. Operator of MV1 stated MV2 was traveling at a speed greater than it should around the corner prior to striking her vehicle. Operator of MV1 stated she got out of her vehicle to check on the damage and saw MV2 stopped further down the road. When she got back into her vehicle to meet with the operator of MV2, the vehicle was no longer there. No direction of travel of provided. Operator of MV1 and her daughter were not injured. There was minor damage to the front driver side bumper of MV1. I spoke with the JCC Facility Manager, Brian Morris (617-775-1719) who stated he will check the cameras to see if the cameras recorded the accident. I provided Mr. Morris with the time of the accident and my name and advised him to contact NPD if he has any information to provide. Prior to clearing, I canvassed the area for the vehicle with the description provided, yielding negative results.

Operator 1 stated that he was driving eastbound on Commonwealth Ave in the right lane. He stated that operator 2 had driven into the side of his truck out of nowhere. He reported no injuries and the truck had minor damage. Operator 2 stated that he was driving eastbound on Commonwealth ave and had thought the truck was pulling into the first entrance to the Speedway and he merged over in the left lane to enter in the second entrance. The truck had continued straight and had not turned. No injuries reported and operator 2 vehicle was towed by Triple A

On 06/30/2019 at 15:30 hours I was notified by Sgt Lee that a crash involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist had occurred on Wiswall Rd at M Roadway. Upon my arrival at the crash scene I made the following observations, Wiswall Rd is a two lane non divided public way in the city of Newton that runs north to south from a dead end to Dedham St. The posted speed limit on Wiswall Rd is 25 MPH. M Roadway is a two lane non divided public way that runs west to east from Wiswall Rd to a dead end cul-de-sac. The weather conditions at the at of the crash were cloudy, and the roadway surface was wet from rain. I observed MA commercial registration M82794 a gray 2014 Honda Accord stopped in the north bound lane of Wiswall Rd at M Roadway. The Honda is registered to Newton Driving School. I observed two smudge marks approximately four inches in length on the center portion of the front and rear passenger side doors of the Honda. I also observed a 20 inch Kent bike that had be moved from it's final point of rest prior to my arrival. The bike had damage to it's front handle bars, front tire and it's two front forks. The bike's front tire had gray scuff marks on it. At the crash scene I spoke with the operator of the Honda, David Dombrovsky. Dombrovsky stated that he was driving north bound on Wiswall Rd near M Roadway approximately 20 to 25 MPH. Dombrovsky stated that he has had his learner's permit for six months and is a student at the Newton Driving School. Dombrovsky stated that he did not see the bicyclist but heard the impact of the bicyclist stricking the passenger side of the Honda. At the crash scene I spoke with driving school instructor, Igor Drizik. Drizik stated that the Honda was driving north on Wiswall Rd near M Roadway at approximately 20 to 25 MPH . Drizik stated that he did not see the bicyclist until approximately 1 to 2 seconds before impact on the driver's side of the Honda. Drizik stated the Honda is equipped with dual brakes and that he applied the brakes at the same time as Dombrovsky. Drizik stated that he and Dombrovsky got out of the Honda to render aid to the bicyclist. There were three other driving school students in the rear of the Honda at the time of the crash, neither of them stated that they witnessed the crash. None of the occupants of the Honda stated that they were injured and the vehicle did not require a tow. The bicyclist was identified as David Kerwin-Derrick. Kerwin-Derrick was transported via EMS to Boston Children's Hospital form treatment. At the hospital I spoke with one of Kerwin-Derrick's mother's, Patricia Kerwin-Derrick, who stated " We all know that David rode his bike into the car " and that her son had a broken left leg. Kerwin-Derrick is a student at the Memorial Spaulding School. Based upon my observations of the crash scene and statements made to me , I believe that Kerwin-Derrick's unintentionally rode his bike into the passenger side of the Honda. Photos were taken of the Honda, bike and crash scene and the disk was down loaded by the NPD's IT Bureau.

OPERATOR #1 STATED SHE WAS GOING E/B ON NEWTONVILLE AVE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION(W/B) AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FORCED HER TO SWERVE TO HER RIGHT CAUSING HER TO COLLIDE WITH TWO PARKED VEHICLES IN FRONT OF #390 NEWTONVILLE AVE. OPERATOR#1 FURTHER STATED DUE TO CARS PARKED ON THE E/B SIDE OF NEWTONVILLE AVE IT FORCES EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ONTO THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD TO GET BY. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE WAS HAD NOWHERE TO GO WHEN VEHICLE #2 WAS COMING AT HERE. VEHICLE #2 COULD HAVE YIELDED TO HER VEHICLE. I OBSERVED NUMEROUS LEGALLY PARKED CARS ON THE EAST SIDE OF NEWTONVILLE AVE. HOWEVER FOR TRAFFIC TO DRIVE ON THE EAST SIDE OF NEWTONVILLE AVE THEY HAVE TO DRIVE ON WRONG SIDE TO GET BY. DUE TO NEWTONVILLE AVE BEING A NARROW RD WHEN CARS PARK ON THE EAST SIDE WHICH IS LEGAL THEY(PARKED CARS ) TAKE UP THE WHOLE EAST SIDE OF THE ROAD. BASED ON MS ROSENSWEIG STATEMENT I FEEL SHE HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY. VEHICLE #2 SHOULD HAVE YIELDED SEEING THAT VEHICLE #1 HAD NOWHERE TO GO. THERE WAS NO DESCRIPTION TO THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSED THIS CRASH.

MV#1 was driving eastbound on washington st when the vehicle in front of him braked to turn left into the woodland golf course. He slowed his speed and stopped as he waited for them to turn. He then was rear-ended by MV#2 which was rear-ended by MV#3 Mv#2 states he was driving eastbound and had started to slow down for the vehicle turning left. MV# 2 was then rear-ended by MV#3 causing him to rear-end #1. MV#3 states he was driving eastbound and was slowing for the traffic. He then rear-ended Mv#2

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 17:50 hours I, Officer Guarino, responded to the area of 749 Beacon St. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. Upon arrival with other units, we determined that MV 1 was parked in front of 749 Beacon St.The operator of MV1 opened the door to her vehicle to exit and her door struck a passing bicyclist. Traffic on Beacon St. westbound was stopped, the bicyclist fell off of the bicycle and sustained injuries and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further evaluation.As the bicyclist was falling, he struck the rear of MV2, which did not appear to have any damage. The operator of MV1 said she did not see the bicyclist, as she went to exit her vehicle. Witness 1, who was stopped in traffic said that the bicyclist was traveling at a high speed and understood how MV1 did not see the bicycle coming. Officer D. Siegal transported the bicycle to the Newton Police Department and secured it in support services.

THE OPERATOR OF MV1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE AREA OF 325 BEACON ST WHEN A PEDESTRIAN RAN INTO THE STREET, CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE THE PEDESTRIAN. HE STATED THERE WAS A VEHICLE PULLED OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE PEDESTRIAN RAN OUT FROM IN FRONT OF THAT VEHICLE. THE OPERATOR WAS UNINJURED AND THE VEHICLE HAD LITTLE TO NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGERS SIDE. THE PEDESTRIAN, MICHAEL MCKEAN, STATED HE RAN OUT TO CROSS THE STREET AND DIDN'T SEE MV1. HE SUFFERED A MINOR RIGHT FOOT INJURY AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO ST. ELIZABETHS. BY MEDIC 1. ALL PASSENGERS OF MV1 REPORTED THAT THE OPERATOR WAS NOT SPEEDING AND THE PEDESTRIAN DARTED INTO THE STREET. THE OPERATOR HAD DASH CAM FOOTAGE OF THE ACCIDENT, AND IT SHOWED MV1 TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON BEACON ST APPROACHING THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT THEN SHOWED THE PEDESTRIAN RUN INTO THE STREET WITHOUT LOOKING, GETTING STRUCK BY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MV1 AND FALLING TO THE GROUND. THE OPERATOR WILL BE E-MAILING THE FOOTAGE TO BE ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. 1 PHOTO WAS TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AND SUBMITTED TO THE IT BUREAU.

Operator of motor vehicle 1 states he came to a stop on Grove Street headed north at the stop sign at the intersection of Woodland Rd. Vehicles on Woodland Rd. stopped to let him go. As motor vehicle 1 proceeded into the intersection a bicycle came out of no where and the operator of motor vehicle 1 struck the bicycle at a low speed with the front of motor vehicle 1. The cyclist states he was traveling east on Woodland Rd. when he proceeded into the intersection he was struck on his right side by motor vehicle 1. The crash was at a low speed and the bicycle tipped over to the left side, causing an injury to his left arm. The cyclist states it was hard to see due to the rain. When the cyclist was asked if he had stopped at the intersection he stated he was not sure if he stopped or just slowed down. When asked if he came to a complete stop and placed a foot onto the ground, the cyclist stated no. The cyclist stated normally when he stops he just balances in place and doe not take his foot off the pedals. When I asked the cyclist if he passed other vehicles on the right to get up to the intersection he stated yes, he normally does so. It should be noted there is no dedicated bike lane and both streets are narrow at this intersection. MED2 transported the cyclist to NWH for his arm injury. I took pictures of the roadway as well and the bicycle and motor vehicle 1. N497 transported the bicycle to property and evidence for safe keeping, N497 submitted memory chip with photos to IT.

The operator of vehicle 1 stated that she was traveling North on Winchester Street when vehicle 2 came out from her right side at a high rate of speed and cut her path of travel off. It happened too quickly for her to stop and she crashed head on into the driver side front corner of vehicle 2. She stated she was on the left side of the lane but was traveling with the normal flow of traffic. This caused minor damage to vehicle 2 which was able to be driven away, vehicle 1 sustained major damage to the front bumper and hood and needed to be towed. The operator of vehicle 2 stated he was turning left onto Winchester Street after he had stopped at the stop sign. He stated traffic had stopped to let him turn, he proceeded to do so and vehicle 1 came from the far side of the lane, going around stopped traffic, and crashed into his car.

Operator of Vehicle # 1 states she was traveling straight ahead at the speed limit (30 mph) (SB) on Grove Street approaching Pierrepont Road when she lost control of the vehicle due to the ice/slush on the roadway. She then veered off to the right side of the road and struck Verizon utility pole number 85/155 with her front end head on at Grove and Pierrepont Rd. I observed heavy front end damage to the front end/passenger side front of the vehicle and it was towed by Tody's. There was no damage to the utility pole. There is a decline in elevation to the roadway in this area and the road conditions were slippery due to the current snowstorm that was producing snow and freezing rain at the time.

Operator 1 stated that he was traveling Southbound on Waverley Ave when vehicle 2 pulled out of Mandalay Rd and did not stop at the stop sign. Operator 1 could not stop in time and struck vehicle 2 on the passenger side. Operator 2 stated that she stopped at the stop sign on Mandalay Rd. Operator 2 saw vehicle 1 coming; however, she felt like she had enough time to cross Waverly Ave. Operator 2 proceeded forward and believes vehicle 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck vehicle 2. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage, there were no tows or injuries.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, while assigned to marked unit N496, I responded to the area of 780 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash, Dina Hudson (S33833807). Ms. Hudson stated she was sitting in her 2015 white Jeep Grand Cherokee (MA: 727SZ7) that was parked (E) in a metered parking spot in front of 780 Beacon Street. Ms. Hudson stated traffic in the Eastbound lane of Beacon Street to her left was stopped. There was a red light ahead at the intersection and traffic had built up past where her vehicle was parked. Ms. Hudson stated she opened her driver side door while she was looking for her debit card to go to the bank. Ms. Hudson stated at this time a bicyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed around the stopped traffic towards the intersection and crashed into her driver side door. Ms. Hudson stated the operator of the bicycle then traveled further up the roadway and crashed behind a vehicle stopped in traffic. Ms. Hudson stated she was unsure if the bicyclist crashed into the stopped vehicle or if it had landed on the roadway just before it. Ms. Hudson stated the bicyclist then got up from the roadway and began yelling at her that the crash was her fault. I observed a few small fresh scrapes on the outside of the driver side door area. When I initially arrived at the crash location, I observed Officer Lazarakis checking on his well-being of the injured bicyclist, Marc Lind. Lind was observed laying on the sidewalk in front of 780 Beacon Street. After being evaluated by Newton Medics, I spoke with Mr. Lind. Mr. Lind stated he was traveling on his Trek bicycle Eastbound on Beacon Street towards Langley Road. Mr. Lind stated while traveling through the area at this time, traffic in the Eastbound Lane was stopped and there was a red light ahead of him at the intersection. Mr. Lind estimated his speed at this time to be 10-12 miles per hour. Mr. Lind stated as he travelled past the Santander Bank at 780 Beacon Street, the operator of a parked white Jeep to his right abruptly opened their door into traffic. Mr. Lind stated he attempted to avoid the vehicles door and veered to the left. Mr. Lind stated the right end of his handlebar made contact with the door and as he traveled forward and applied his brakes his right side crashed into the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic ahead of him. Mr. Lind stated he crashed to the roadway on his right side. Mr. Lind was able to move to the side of the roadway and wait for Newton PD, Fire, and Medics to respond. Mr. Lind reported injuries to his right arm, side, and leg area. Mr. Lind signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics and was transported away from the area by his wife with his bicycle. I observed no substantial damage to his Trek bicycle. At the time of the crash, Mr. Lind was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, black, shoes, and a gray helmet with sunglasses. I spoke with a witness to the crash, Steve Worthington. Mr. Worthington stated he was stopped in traffic on Beacon Street about 4 vehicles back from the red light. Mr. Worthington stated he looked out of his passenger door mirror and observed a bicyclist "whipping" down Beacon Street in between vehicles parked on the side of the road and vehicles stopped in traffic at the red light. Mr. Worthington estimated the speed of the bicycle to be approximately 20 miles per hour. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist had to "lean" by his vehicle to get by. Mr. Worthington stated a vehicle just ahead of him that was parked opened their door and the bicyclist made contact with the door. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist then went down in front of the car that was in front of him. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist was rolling around on the ground and screaming "It's your fault" at the woman that opened her door Photos were taken of the bicycle and the vehicle involved and submitted to the IT Bureau.

The operator of MV#1 stated he was travelling southbound on Walnut St when he observed MV#3 pull out of the driveway of Walgrens (Located on 1101 Beacon St but the driveway goes out onto Walnut St), struck MV#2 who was travelling northbound, pushing MV#2 into MV#1. MV#1 is an MBTA bus. MV#1 sustained minor damages to its driver's side front bumper area. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#1 or its passengers. All of the passengers onboard of MV#1 left the area prior to my arrival except for 1. The operator of MV#2 stated she was travelling northbound on Walnut St when she was struck by MV#3, which in turn pushed MV#2 into MV#1. MV#2 sustained heavy front end damages with driver's side airbag deployment and heavy driver's side door panel damages. The operator of MV#2 sustained injuries to her neck and shoulders. She was transported by Newton Paramedics to Newton Wellesley Hospital. The operator of MV#2 had a small dog with her that was located in the front passenger seat. Newton Animal Control took possession of the dog and transport it to the veterinarian. It was reported that the dog sustained possible internal trauma. The operator of MV#3 stated he was pulling out of the driveway of Walgrens onto Walnut St and struck MV#2. The operator of MV#3 stated MV#2 was travelling at a high rate of speed. MV#3 sustained heavy front end damages. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#3. Tody's Towing took possession of MV#2 and MV#3. MBTA Police Officer Michael Bolotin arrived on scene and documented the accident (MBTA case #2020-5909). MBTA Officers took possession of MV#1. The City of Newton DPW's street sweeper cleaned the debris on the street.

OPER OF MV1, STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING WB ON BEACON ST, WHEN MV2 PULLED OUT OF A SIDE STREET ( POSSIBLY STONE AVE) AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CUT HIM OFF. OPER OF MV1 STATED THAT HE COULD NOT STOP IN TIME AND STRUCK THE REAR TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED BY MV2. MV2 PROCEEDED TO SPEED UP AND FLED THE SCENE. MV2 WAS DESCRIBED AS A LANDSCAPING TRUCK PULLING A TRAILER (NO PLATES AND UNKNOWN MARKINGS). MV1 SUSTAINED MODERATE FRONT END DAMAGE.

Operator of vehicle one ( MA reg 1HK920 2010 Toyota Tacoma ) Brian Robidoux stated that on 11/06/2020 at 14:49 hours he was driving west bound on Auburndale Ave near Lexington St. Both Auburndale Ave and Lexington St are public ways in the City of Newton. Robidoux stated that west bound traffic had a green light at the intersection of Lexington St, and that north and south bound traffic on Lexington St had a red light. Robidoux stated that as he turned his vehicle left into the north bound lane of Lexington St was hit on the front driver's side quarter panel by motorized bicycle that did not stop for the red light. Robidoux stated that he was not injured in the crash and his vehicle did not required a tow. The operator of the motorized bicycle Arif Ahmed stated that he was riding north bound on Lexington St on a Lectric XP motorized bicycle. The vehicle that Ahmed was riding on meets the definition of a moped set forth by MGL 90/1, specifically that it's top seed was not in excess of 30 MPH. According to the owners manual that I found on line the top speed for the Lectric XP is 20 MPH. Ahmed stated that he believed that north bound traffic on Lexington St had a green light but he could not be sure. Ahmed also stated that he was unfamiliar with the area and it traffic patterns. Ahmed stated that he saw Robidoux vehicle and thought it would stop. Ahmed stated that at the time of crash be estimated that he was travailing approximately 12 MPH. Ahmed was transported via EMS to Newton Wellesley Hospital form treatment of lacerations to his hands, legs and possible internal injuries. During the investigation of this crash I discovered via the MA RMV data base that Ahmed's driver's licenses was suspend on 10/05/2020 as a part of a CWOF for 90/24 OUI . Ahmed is on active probation of out Natick Distinct Court until 09/24/2021. Under Comm v. Lopez 91 Mass App. Ct. 485 ( 2017 ) the charge for operating a moped with a suspended license should be charged as 90/10 , operating with out a license as opposed to 90/23 operating with a suspended licenses. Under MGL 90/1d moped must have one number plate issued by the MA RMV , and Ahmed's moped did not. I took photos of Robidoux's vehicle and of Ahmed moped and the disk was downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau. Based upon statements made to me as well as information from the MA RMV data base I issued Ahmed MA Criminal Application T2015903 and cited him for MGL 90/10, operating with out a license, 89/9 failure to stop for a red light and 90/1d, unregistered moped.

On 12/3/2020 at 1400hrs I investigated a past motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred on 12/03/2020 at approximately 1240hrs. The crash was located in the area of 483 Centre St. Centre St is a public way in the city of Newton. Vehicle 1 was traveling southbound on Centre St near the area of 483 Centre St. Pedestrian 1 was located on the southbound side of Centre St near 483 Centre St. Pedestrian entered the southbound lane of Centre St and was struck by Vehicle 1. As a result of the impact Pedestrian 1 sustained a minor injury to his left leg. Vehicle 1 had no known damage. No parties were transported. No tow was required. It should be noted that the crash was reported by the Operator of Vehicle 1 Daniel Zandman at approximately 1400hrs. Zandman states that he was operating his Vehicle southbound on Centre St just after the intersection at Church St. Zandman states that Pedestrian 1 unexpectedly ran in front of his vehicle. Zandman stated that he did not have enough reaction time to come to a complete stop and his front bumper made contact with Pedestrian 1. Zandman stated that after impact he immediately got out of his vehicle and checked on Pedestrian 1. Zandman described pedestrian on as a 10 year old white male identified as Dexter Jagoditish. Zandman stated that while on scene Dexter called his mother Jess Jagoditish who immediately responded to the scene. Zandman stated that he exchanged information with Jess Jagoditish who then took Dexter home. Zandman states that a witness Mia Martin was also on scene. At approximately 1425hrs I called and spoke to Dexter and his mother Jess Jagoditish. Dexter states that he was walking on the sidewalk near 483 Centre St. Dexter states that he wanted to cross Centre St and thought there were no cars coming. Dexter stated that he entered the southbound lane of Centre St and a car came out of no where and hit him. I then spoke to Jess Jagoditish who is Dexter's mother. Jess stated that she received a call from Dexter around 1240hrs stating he was just hit by a car. Jess stated that when she arrived on scene Dexter was with Zandman and a witness Mia Martin. Jess stated that both Zandman and Martin explained them what had happened. Jess stated that Dexter appeared to be ok so she decided to take him home. Jess states that at this time Dexter has a bruise on his left calf but otherwise appears to be ok. At 1551hrs I spoke with the witness Mia Martin. Martin states that just prior to the crash she was walking her dog behind Dexter. Martin states that "out of nowhere" Dexter sprinted into the southbound lane of Centre St. Mia states that she then observed Vehicle 1 attempt to slow down and swerve to the lest to avoid Dexter. Mia states that the passenger side front bumper then made contact with Dexter. Mia states at impact Vehicle 1 was traveling at a very slow speed. Mia states that Dexter was then knocked on to the ground but then immediately jumped up and started to run away. Mia states that both she and Zandman were able to get Dexter to comeback so that they could check to see if he was ok. Mia states that Dexter was then able to contact his mom who responded on scene. Due to this crash being reported after the fact, Fire, EMS or Police where not initially notified and did not respond to the scene. Pictures were also not taken of the crash scene. At this time this report is for documentation purposes. After speaking with all the parties involved it appears that the crash was caused by Pedestrian 1 entering the roadway in a manner which gave Vehicle 1 little or no time to react.

VEHICLE OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON NAHANTON ST, HEADING WESTBOUND. HE STATES THAT HE WAS GOING THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT. HE VEHICLE SKIDDED OUT OF HIS LANE, SIDESWIPED A TREE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AND TOOK OUT A COUPLE SECTIONS OF FENCE AT THE CHARLES RIVER COUNTRY CLUB. NO INJURIES REPORTED, VEHICLE TOWED BY TODYS TOWING OF NEWTON CHARLES RIVER COUNTRY CLUB WAS NOTIFIED BY MYSELF VIA VOICEMAIL OF THE DAMAGE TO THEIR PROPERTY.

On Monday, July 19, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Lowell Avenue, Newton for a report of a MVA/Pedestrian crash. Commonwealth Avenue and Lowell Avenue are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. The weather at the time of the crash was overcast with light rain. The road surface at the time of the crash was wet. Feeney Brothers Utilities has been performing gas repair services at this intersection for the past month and they have had a paid Newton Police Detail with them during their service. The detail presented itself as follows on my arrival. There was service being conducted in the northbound lane of Lowell Avenue in-between the Commonwealth Avenue carriage roads. A large trench was present in the northbound lane that made the roadway impassible. Traffic was permitted to travel down the southbound lane of Lowell Avenue towards Commonwealth Avenue for the detail. Access to Lowell Avenue from Commonwealth Avenue was prohibited. The northbound lane was blocked by orange construction cones and road closed signs. There was also no access to the Commonwealth Avenue carriage roads at this location. Both of these roadways were closed with orange construction cones and caution tape. There was also caution tape and orange construction cones restricting access to a walkway that traveled from Commonwealth Avenue to its carriage road just after Lowell Avenue (E). I also observed a "Sidewalk Closed" sign posted on the walkway. I spoke with Officer Gabriel of the Newton Police Department. Officer Gabriel stated he was working a paid detail for Feeney Brothers at this location. Officer Gabriel stated he had just assisted two female parties cross Commonwealth Avenue (E) at Lowell Avenue. Officer Gabriel stated a short time later, he heard a scream and observed two female parties laying on the roadway on the opposite side of Commonwealth Avenue in the carriage road. Officer Gabriel immediately contacted Newton Police Dispatch via his portable radio and requested aid for the injured parties. Prior to my arrival, Officer Gabriel stated one of the pedestrians was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with a head injury. I spoke with one of the pedestrians involved in the crash, Ms. April Stein. Ms. Stein stated she was walking in the carriage road of Commonwealth Avenue (E) towards Lowell Avenue with her friend Sarah Kish. Ms. Stein stated when they got to Lowell Avenue there was work being done in the roadway, and a Police Officer assisted them with crossing the area. Ms. Stein stated they then re-entered the carriage road when they crossed Lowell Avenue. Ms. Stein stated they were walking along the edge of the roadway when they were hit by a front loader. Ms. Stein stated they fell to the roadway due to the collision. Ms. Stein stated she did not hear or see the front loader backing up towards them and did not notice it because they were having an "intense conversation". Ms. Stein reported no injuries and signed a patient refusal with Fallon Medics. I asked Ms. Stein if she had transportation to her residence. Ms. Stein stated she would walk home. I spoke with the operator of the front loader involved in the crash, Mr. Mark Mannion (S91049325). Mr. Mannion is an employee of Feeney Brothers Utilities and stated he was operating a 2015 Case Loader (MA CON: R99118) at the time of the crash. Mr. Mannion stated he was backing up the loader down the Commonwealth Avenue carriage road (E) from Lowell Avenue. Mr. Mannion stated he was going to get a load of fill from a pile of dirt on the side of the road inside the marked off work area. Mr. Mannion stated as he was backing up, he was looking over his right should behind him to make sure there were no obstacles in his way. Mr. Mannion stated his emergency backing alarm was activated while he was backing up. Mr. Mannion stated he noticed something enter the roadway to his right side and immediately slammed on his brake. Mr. Mannion stated then heard a scream and saw 2 female parties on the ground. Mr. Mannion stated he exited the loader and checked on the welfare of the two women. Mr. Mannion's CDL License, Vehicle Registration, and Hoisting License are all active. I asked Mr. Mannion to put the vehicle in reverse to assess if the emergency backing alarm was functioning properly. Mr. Mannion was cooperative and while reversing the vehicle the emergency backing alarm was functioning properly in my presence. I asked Mr. Mannion if the loader had moved since it was brought to a stop due to the crash. Mr. Mannions stated it had not moved. I observed this vehicle to be within the parameters of the work zone that was taped off. The vehicle at this time was released back to Feeney Brothers. Photos were taken of the work site and loader and submitted to the IT Bureau. I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital and spoke with Ms. Sarah Kish (S85088490) in the Emergency Room. Ms. Kish stated she was walking down the Commonwealth Avenue carriage road (E) towards Lowell Avenue with her friend April Stein. Ms. Kish stated a Police Officer assisted them with crossing Lowell Avenue via the crosswalk located on Commonwealth Avenue. Ms. Kish stated after they crossed Lowell Avenue, they walked to the carriage road. Ms. Kish stated as they were walking, she was hit from behind by a front loader in the roadway. Ms. Kish stated she did not hear or see the front loader and believes the bucket hit her in the head. Ms. Kish stated she fell to the roadway. Ms. Kish was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for her injuries. Ms. Kish stated at this moment, she had some lacerations to her back and head, and her left shoulder/neck/back area was sore. I asked Ms. Kish how often she walks that particular route. Ms. Kish stated 5 times a week. Ms. Kish stated there was nothing in place to restrict her access down to the carriage road after she crossed Lowell Avenue. I spoke with a witness to the crash via telephone, Ms. Megan Boitano. Ms. Boitano stated she was traveling on Lowell Avenue (N) towards Commonwealth Avenue. Ms. Boitano stated she was stopped at the light right next to the trench that was in the northbound lane of Lowell Avenue. Ms. Boitano stated she observed two women crossing Lowell Avenue at Commonwealth Avenue in front of her. Ms. Boitano stated she then observed a heavy piece of construction equipment approaching the trench to her left at a high rate of speed. Ms. Boitano stated it startled her as the front loader dumped dirt into the trench. Ms. Boitano stated she then observed the front loader back down the carriage road at a high rate of speed towards a dirt pile. Ms. Boitano stated she observed the two women that just crossed Lowell Avenue in the roadway behind the front loader. Ms. Boitano stated she lost sight of the women, and then observed the front portion of the front loader aggressively shake. Ms. Boitano stated she then observed one of the women walk around from the side of the front loader holding her head. As presented while investigating this crash, the Feeny Brothers work site appeared to be properly set up to mitigate a potential safety incident with ample cones, barriers, caution tape, and signage. There was also a police detail present to assist with pedestrian travel. The area of the work zone where the pedestrans entered from Commonwealth Avenue after crossing Lowell Avenue was taped off with caution tape and a sidewalk closed sign was present. The crash happened inside the work zone parameters.

On 08/09/2021 at 13:56 hours I responded to the intersection of California St at Adams St for a crash involving a motor vehicle and a bike. California St and Adams St are both public ways in the City of Newton. Upon my arrival I was informed the bicyclist , Joshua Cohen was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment . I spoke with Marco Diaz who stated that he was driving his 2004 Honda Pilot ( MA reg 1YEM63 ) east bound on California St near Adams St. Diaz stated that as his vehicle passed Adams St he heard a loud bump coming from the rear passenger side of his vehicle. Diaz stated that he looked into his rearview mirror and realized that something had crashed into his vehicle. Diaz stated that he stopped his vehicle had saw a male on a bike had crash into his vehicle. Diaz stated that he was not injured in the crash and his vehicle did not require a tow. I observed small scrape marks on the rear passenger side quarter panel of Diaz's vehicle. Cohen's bike was a Metakoo 26'' electric bike, that has a top speed of 20 MPH. Cohen's bike did not appear to have any damage on it and was secured at Cohen's residence. I spoke with Cohen at the ER at Newton Wellesley Hospital were he was waiting treatment for a laceration to his forehead and a possible concussion. Cohen stated that he "was going to fast and took a too wide of a turn" from the north bound lane of Adams St onto the east bound lane of California St. Cohen stated "I hit into him " ( Diaz ) . Based upon statements made to me by Diaz and Cohen and my observations of the crash area I belive that Cohen is at fault for this crash. I took photos of Diaz's vehicle and Cohen's bike, the disk was downloaded by the NPD IT Bureau.

Upon arrival, I observed vehicle 1 and vehicle 2 parked on Hammondswood Rd at the intersection of Hammond St and Hammondswood Rd. There was damage to the rear of vehicle 1 and heavy front end damage to vehicle 2. There was also a small spill of anti-freeze, that leaked from vehicle 2. Operator 1, Michael Spalla, stated he was driving with his son, Northbound on Hammond St and stated that vehicle 3 was traveling Eastbound on Hammondswood Rd. Vehicle 3 did not come to a complete stop at the stop sign at the intersection. To avoid a collision, Operator 1 stated that he stepped on his brakes and then vehicle 2 rear ended him. Operator 1 described vehicle 3 as a charcoal black small SUV, that had a Lyft decal on the window. Operator 1 was unable to provide a description of Operator 3. Operator 1 stated that vehicle 3 continued Eastbound on Hammondswood Rd and did not stop. Operator 2, Olivia Degeofroy, stated that she was traveling Northbound on Hammond St behind vehicle 1. She stated, she witnessed vehicle 3 not come to a complete stop at the intersection and when vehicle 1 stopped, she did not have enough time to stop as well. Operator 2 was unable to describe vehicle 3. Newton Fire was on scene and was able to lay down speedy dry on the roadway for the anti-freeze. Fallon Medics checked out all parties involved and they all declined medical attention. Operator 1 was able to drive his vehicle away, while Operator 2 called for a private tow company to respond to pick up her vehicle.

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, I received a call from Sgt. Mike Wade of the Newton Police Traffic Bureau. Sgt. Wade stated a serious MVA/Bicycle crash had just occurred at the intersection of Cherry Street and Derby Street in Newton and the bicyclist was a 10-year-old boy with a possible head injury. Sgt. Wade stated the Traffic Bureau was requested to respond by the Shift Commander and asked if I could respond to investigate the crash. On arrival, Officers reported to me that the cyclist involved, Benjamin Lavoie, was transported to Children's Hospital in Boston with a possible head injury. It was reported to them that Benjamin was traveling Southbound on Cherry Street towards Derby Street on his bicycle. Benjamin entered the intersection of Derby Street and crashed into the front passenger side area of a passing motorist that had a green light. Officers on the scene also reported that the motor vehicle and the bicycle involved had been moved from their original rest location. Cherry Street is a public roadway maintained by the City of Newton. It supports two way travel (N and S) from Washington Street (S) to Waltham Street (N). The travel lanes are divided by an unprotected double yellow line median. The posted speed limit for this street is 25 miles per hour. Derby Street is a public roadway maintained by the City of Newton. It supports two way travel (E and W) from Waltham Street (E) to Lexington Street (W). The travel lanes are divided by an unprotected double yellow line median. The posted speed limit for this street is 25 miles per hour. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface in the immediate area of the crash was dry. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Ms. Erica Pusateri (S61409866). Ms. Pusateri stated he was operating her 2021 Kia Seltos (MA: 8HC743) Westbound on Derby Street towards Cherry Street. Ms. Pusateri stated that she had a green light at the intersection and proceeded to cross Cherry Street to continue onto Derby Street. Ms. Pusateri stated halfway through the intersection she heard a noise and saw a bicyclist hit the front passenger side door area of her vehicle. The collision caused the glass window from the front driver-side door to shatter. Ms. Pusateri's vehicle controlled her vehicle to a stop and she observed a young boy lying on the roadway in the intersection behind her. Ms. Pusateri exited her vehicle, ran over to the injured bicyclist, and rendered aid to him by stabilizing his neck. Ms. Pusateri remained on scene and cooperated fully with Officers. I asked Ms. Pusateri if she was distracted at all while operating her vehicle prior to the collison. Ms. Pusateri stated she was not. I asked Ms. Pusateri if she could recall where in the intersection the bicyclist crashed into her vehicle. Ms. Pusateri stated the bicyclist crashed into her vehicle in the Northwest side of Derby Street just outside of the marked crosswalk in the intersection. Ms. Pusateri stated she knows it was in the street in the intersection because she observed a woman with a stroller on the sidewalk on the corner of Cherry Street at Derby Street on the Franklin Elementary School side and she had already travelled through the intersection passed the East side of Cherry Street. Due to the unknown injury status of the bicyclist, Ms. Pusateri's vehicle was towed to the Newton Police Station and secured in the garage area as evidence. Ms. Pusateri reported a small laceration on her right hand with no other injuries. I observed damage to the front passenger side fender/door area. There was no airbag deployment as a result of the crash. I observed glass through out the front passenger side compartment area of the vehicle from the window breaking. I contacted Benjamin' s parents, Cheryl and John, to check on the status of their son. Cheryl stated Benjamin did not suffer any life-threatening injuries and appears to have bumps, bruises, and a cut on his head. I asked if I could speak with Benjamin for his account of what happened at the crash. Benjamin stated he was riding his bicycle on Cherry Street (Southbound) on the sidewalk on the East side of Cherry Street. Benjamin stated he left the sidewalk and entered the intersection to cross Derby Street and continue on Cherry Street. Benjamin acknowledged that at this time Cherry Street had a red light and Derby Street had a green light. Benjamin stated he then crashed into a passing car in the roadway. Benjamin was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The helmet had significant damage to it as a result of the collision. I told Benjamin his bicycle was being held at the Newton Police Department for safekeeping and we will arrange to get it back to him. Benjamin is a student at the Franklin Elementary School. I make contact with a witness to the crash, Mr. Benjamin Crosby. Mr. Crosby stated he did not witness the actual crash, just the aftermath. I was able to reviewthe 9-1-1 call Mr. Crosby made regarding the crash in Newton Disptach. Mr. Crosby stated a boy on a bicycle was in a crash with a motor vehicle. Mr. Crosby is heard saying "he went through the light" to the Dispatcher taking the call. After completing my investigation, I have summized the following. The bicyclist (Benjamin Lavoie) traveled down Cherry Street (S) and went through a red light to cross the intersection at Derby Street (W). As a result of traveling through the red light and entering the intersection, he crashed into the front passenger side door area of a passing motorist that had a green light (Erica Pusateri). No citation will be issued as a result of this crash.

On 10/06/2021 while assigned to marked cruiser N491 at approximately 15:26 hours I responded to 527 Washington Street for a report of 2 car MVA. Newton FD requested EMS for evaluation of Driver 1 because she was "feeling dizzy and shaky" after the accident. Medic 1 cleared with a patient refusal. Upon arrival on scene, I spoke to Ms. Marcia Ruth Drector (Driver 1 of MV1), who stated that she was at intersection of Washington Street and Adams St waiting for green traffic light to continue driving straight forward / eastbound on Washington Street. She said that when the traffic light turned green she started going forward, when all of a sudden a light blue sedan (MV3) cut her way driving southbound from Adams St to Lewis Ter. Ms. Drector stated that she had to slam on the brakes to avoid collision with MV3, which was traveling at high rate of speed and drove just a few inches away from the front of her car after she stopped. At the same moment, another car (MV2), which was behind her car (MV1), crashed into the rear end of her car (MV1). Ms. Drector could not recall any specific details about MV3 or its driver/occupants, other than it was a light blue sedan. I then spoke to Mr. Stephen Achille (Driver 2 of MV2), who stated that he was facing eastbound in the left lane on Washington Street. Mr. Achille said that he started changing lanes because a car (MV4) in front of him was waiting for a left turn to Adams St. He stated that when he was getting into the right lane, MV1 suddenly stopped in front of him and he crashed into it. I advised all parties that there will be an accident report on file for insurance purposes.

On Wednesday 12/1/21 at approximately 0800 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to 336 Winchester Street for a report of a single vehicle crash with no injuries. Upon arrival I observed a white BMW X3 partially off the road with heavy front end damage on the Northbound side of Winchester Street in front of 336. I spoke with the operator, PHILLIPS Illana, who states she was travelling Northbound on Winchester Street at approximately 30 MPH when she heard a pop and the car pulled immediately to the right and she felt an impact and the air bags deployed. It appears as though the impact she felt was the Utility Pole in front of 336 Winchester Street. Pole sustained significant damage, but still appeared to be safe. Verizon was notified to respond as soon as possible. Also on scene was STOLYAR Polina, who states that she was walking on the sidewalk toward her house at 345 Winchester Street. Polina states she observed the white BMW travelling at a normal speed Northbound and she also heard a pop and saw a quick flash that she described as a flame come from the passenger side tire of the vehicle causing it to swerve off the road and strike the Utility Pole. Polina stayed on scene to make sure PHILLIPS was ok and to speak with me. After speaking with the operator, PHILLIPS, and the witness, STOLYAR, it appears to me that the passenger side tire of the BMW blew causing the vehicle to veer off the road striking the Utility Pole. I walked Southbound down the Northbound side of Winchester Street to see if I could locate any sort of road defect that could have caused the tire to suffer a catastrophic malfunction. I was unable to locate any such defect. PHILLIPS mentioned to me that recently the light on her dashboard illuminated indicating low tire pressure and she brought the vehicle to have the air pressure refilled. She expressed a concern in hindsight that whomever added air may have over inflated the tire. Exact cause of tire malfunction is unknown at this time.

Operator of vehicle one, Elizabeth Oppenheim stated that while driving her 2021 Subaru Crosstrek SUV ( MA reg 72GL56 ) west bound on Watertown St in front of 392, a pedestrian stepped off the south side walk and into the roadway. Oppenheim stated that she did not see the pedestrian due to low light conditions. Oppenheim estimated that her vehicle's speed at the time of the crash to be 10 to 15 MPH due to heavy traffic. Oppenheim stated that the pedestrian latter identified as Joseph Colucci stepped off the sidewalk and into her path of travel in the roadway. Oppenheim stated Colucci was not in a marked crosswalk. Oppenheim stated that she stopped her vehicle to check on Colucci who told her that he was not injured and did not want medical aid. Colucci stated that he was struck on his right side and fell to the ground. Colucci signed a patient refusal form provided to him by medics. Colucci stated that he did step off the side walk in front of 392 Watertown St to cross the street. Colucci acknowledged that he was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash. Watertown St is a pubic way in then City of Newton.

MV1 was traveling WESTBOUND on Washington St when MV2 collided with her. MV1 operator stated that she was driving straight through the four-way intersection at Lowell Ave with a green light when MV2 collided with her while they were taking a left turn onto Lowell Ave from Washington St. MV2 operator stated that she was traveling EASTBOUND on Washington St, signaled to turn left onto Lowell Ave and proceeded through the intersection when she felt it was safe. MV2 operator believed that MV1 swerved around the vehicle in front of her signaling to turn left and sped through the intersection at a high rate of speed. MV2 stated that she did not see MV1 coming. MV1 damage was to the driver's side fender and MV2 had minimal damage to its driver side fender as well. No injuries reported and both vehicles were safely operable from the scene.

Operator of vehicle one James Cellucci stated that he was driving south bound on Lexington St near number 419 in his 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( MA reg 9339AC ). Cellucci stated his speed was approximately 10 to 15 MPH. Cellucci stated that a group of approximately 5 children ran out from between vehicles that where stopped in traffic in the north bound lane of Lexington St. Cellucci stated that one of the children ran in front of his vehicle. Cellucci stated that he attempted to break but a crash was inevitable. Witness Molly Van Horn made the same statement as Cellucci about a group of children running out between stopped vehicles . The child that was struck by Cellucci's vehicle was Ben Shreve ( DOB 12/14/2010 ) . Shreve did not lose consciousness as a result of the crash. Shreve was transported to Boston Children's Hospital via EMS for treatment along with his parents. Lexington St is a public way in the City of Newton.

Owner of MV1 said she was standing in front of her house, 135 Randlett Park when she heard a loud bang. Owner of MV1 saw a landscaping company truck and trailer speeding away from her car. Owner of MV1 noted that there was a vehicle parked directly across the street making the street narrow but said trucks have been going up and down the street all day without any issues. Owner of MV1 said she could not make out the lettering on the truck but got the license plate which is 459567. Owner of MV1 said she's certain that this was the license plate but there is a chance she missed a number. I ran the license plate and it comes back cancelled to a 1988 American Command Pick Up truck and there is no contact information for the owner of the vehicle. It shows that the registration has been expired since 12/31/1989. Owner of MV1 showed me the damage that was done to the vehicle which was a flat tire on the rear direr side. Owner of MV1 made arrangements for AAA to come and take care of the vehicle. I provided Owner of MV1 with this accident report number. I canvassed the area for the landscaping truck with negative results. Owner of MV1 contacted me stating her neighbor has a picture of the truck off of their front door camera. Owner of MV1 emailed me the picture and I forwarded the picture to IT to be attached to this report. It should be noted you can not make out the lettering of the company in the photo.

MV1, MV2, and MV3 were all driving EASTBOUND on Commonwealth Ave in the left turn only lane to turn onto Lexington St Northbound. All vehicles were stopped at a red light when a 4th vehicle struck MV3 with such force that MV3 collided with MV2 and MV2 collided with MV1. MV4 left the scene immediately after the collision. Drivers from all three vehicles were unable to give information on the vehicle that fled the scene speeding EASTBOUND on Commonwealth Ave. MV1 sustained minimal damage to the rear bumper. MV2 & MV3 sustained minimal damage to both front and rear bumpers. Passenger from MV2 was checked by medics for reports of whiplash and signed a refusal. All vehicles were driveable after the incident.