crash_reports

On, 11/19/2020 at approximately 1700 hrs, Newton Police and Fire were dispatched to Commonwealth Ave. and Prince St. for a reported head on motor vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, I observed MV#1 ( 1WDR15) facing eastbound in the westbound travel lane. MV#2 (986KW1) was also facing eastbound, but in the eastbound travel lane. Both vehicles had significant front end damage, consistent with a head on motor vehicle collision. The operator of MV#1 was sitting on the grassy median upon my arrival. She stated she was traveling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. when she became distracted by the radio, crossed over the double yellow line into the westbound lane of Commonwealth Ave. and collided with MV #2. The operator of MV#2 was entrapped in her vehicle, but was able to be extracted from the vehicle by Newton Fire personnel. Operator #2 was able to inform me that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. She noticed MV#1 cross over the double yellow line at a high rate of speed, and collide into her vehicle. The operator of MV#2 was conscious and alert and transported to Tufts Medical Center Boston for an evaluation. The operator of MV#1 declined medical attention and was given a Massachusetts Uniform Citation (T2014484) for violating MGL. Ch. 89. Sec. 4(a) Marked Lanes Violation. Both vehicles were towed away from the scene by Tody's Towing Service. Photographs of this collision were taken on the (N492) camera and will be attached to this report.

Operator of MV1 states he was parked at the meter spot in front of 1175 Walnut Street when he went to merge onto Walnut Street southbound. MV2 struck his front bumper with the right side of her vehicle. Operator of MV1 states he spoke with the operator of MV2 who stated to him she didn't see him merging onto Walnut Street because she was on her cell phone. MV1 sustained damage to the front bumper. Operator of MV2 states she was traveling southbound on Walnut Street and struck MV1 when he was merging into traffic. I asked the operator of MV2 if she was on her cell phone, which she first denied, but admitted to having the cell phone in her hand. MV2 sustained extensive damage to the right side of the vehicle and needed to be towed, which was removed from the roadway by Tody's towing. The operator of MV2 was queried and had an expired license. Massachusetts uniform citation #T2012863 was issued to the operator of MV2 for MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 10 Operating MV w/o a license and MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 13B Use of Electronic Device. No injuries were reported on scene.

On 12/10/20 at approximately 13:23 myself along with other Police, Fire and Ambulance units, responded to the intersection of Chestnut St. and Elliot St. for a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of veh#1 who stated she was driving on Elliot St. due West when she proceeded through the intersection and was struck on her passenger side by veh #2. The operators 2 young children were in back of her vehicle in child seats. Her son was behind the passenger and her daughter was behind her. Both front and side airbags were deployed in veh #1. All three people in the vehicle were taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital to be checked out as a precaution. The operator stated she had pain in her right wrist. The operator of veh#2 stated he was traveling due South on Chestnut St. when he looked down as he approached the intersection. The operator stated he was prepared to take a right onto Elliot St. but when he looked up he had already entered the intersection and struck veh #1. The air bags went off in veh #2 as the operator had cuts on his left hand . He was checked out by the Medics and signed a patient refusal. The operator of veh #2 had left the scene after I initally spoke with him but while I was attending to the occupants of veh #1. Because of this I was unable to issue him a citation on scene. I mailed him Mass. Citation #T2080850 for Ch 89/ Sec 9 Failure to obey the Red Light. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were both towed by Bobby and David from Tody's towing.

Vehicle 1 was traveling westbound on Algonquin rd when she stated she saw an animal in the road way. Vehicle 1 then swerved and side swiped vehicle 2 and came to a resting position on the curb across from 86 Algonquin rd. Vehicle 1 owner stated that she heard the motor vehicle accident and came out and observed the damage to her vehicle. MV1 was towed by Todys. No injuries were reported on scene.

The operator of MV1 (Ma reg NETH42) stated she was traveling WB on Beacon Street when she approached the stop light at the intersection of Chestnut Street. Operator of MV1 stated she was stopped waiting for the light to turn when her vehicle was bumped from behind. The operator of MV2 (ma reg 6EGK30) stated to the operator of MV1 that she was sorry but had an appointment to get to. When I arrived on scene only MV1 was still at the intersection. The operator of MV1 got the driver's license information and vehicle information before she left the scene. The operator of MV1 informed me that the operator of MV2 wanted to pay for the damage but was late for an appointment. Medic Two was called to the scene for Operator one and the passenger. Both parties were complaining about minor injuries. Operator 1 stated she had back, head, neck and knee pain. Passenger in MV1 stated he had back pain. Both parties signed a medical release form. The damage to MV1 was minor and only on the rear bumper. Since MV2 was not on scene I was unable to determine the extent of damage or if the driver suffered any injury. I made contact with the owner of the vehicle who stated he let the operator of MV2 borrow his vehicle while he was working on her vehicle. The owner of MV2 owns an auto body shop. He provided me with the driver's telephone number where I was only able to leave a voicemail. After further investigation I cited (MA Citation T2080370) the operator of MV2 with Newton City Ordinance Failure to use care while stopping. I citation was mailed to the operator.