crash_reports

Operator of vehicle one stated that while driving east bound on Crafts St at Albemarle Rd vehicle two darted out into the path of his vehicle from the south bound lane of Albemarle Rd. Operator of vehicle one stated that he attempted to avoid a crash with vehicle two by applying his vehicle's brakes and swerving to his left. Operator of vehicle one stated that his vehicle's front bumbler made contact with vehicle two's front driver's side fender and bumper. Operator of vehicle one stated that he was not injured his vehicle was not towed. Operator of vehicle two stated that he had stopped at the stop sign in the north bound lane of Albemarle Rd at Crafts St. Operator of vehicle two stated that he saw vehicle one driving east bound on Crafts St and he pulled out into the east bound lane of Crafts St in font of vehicle one believing that he had enough time to cross over Crafts St . Operator of vehicle two stated that vehicle one's front bumper struck his vehicle's front driver's side. Operator of vehicle two stated that he was not injured and his vehicle was not towed. Passenger in vehicle two Zbigniew Saletnik stated that he was not injured and had little recollection of the crash. All Streets are public ways in the city of Newton. I issued operator of vehicle two MA Citation T0340520 and cited him for MLG 89/8 , failure to yield. I took photos of the vehicles and crash area, the disk was downloaded by the NPD's IT bureau.

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that he stopped, prior to proceeding through the Stop Sign Southbound at Lewis St, and Newtonville Ave prior to colliding with the bicyclist. The bicyclist stated that he was travelling Westbound on Newtonville Ave prior to colliding with Vehicle #1. Vehicle #1 was cited for a violation of M.G.L. Ch.89/S.9-Stop Sign. It should be noted that the bicyclist was wearing a helmet, and a rear flasher, however wore no other bright, or reflective clothing. All parties declined medical attention. Pictures of the scene were taken by me, and placed in the IT box.

Operator of MV1 states she was driving Northbound on Centre St. She states she was in the right (straight ) lane, going the speed limit. She states MV2 attempted to turn left in front of her, and she was unable to avoid them. She stated MV2 struck her vehicle on the left front side, sending her off the road and into the traffic signal on the northeast side of the roadway. Operator of MV2 states he was driving southbound on Centre St, attempting to turn left onto Walnut St. He stated he did not see MV1 until the least second, because of the cars in the opposite turn lane. He stated he attempted to stop, but believed MV1 was speeding and he did not have time. Witness 1 was directly behind MV2. He stated it looked like MV2 was attempting to turn left in front of him. He stated MV1 did not appear to be speeding, and that MV2 turned into MV1. He stated he did not think the two cars could see each other until the last second. Witness 2 was in the opposite turn lane. She also stated it appeared MV1 was driving the proper speed, and MV2 turned into MV1. MV1 was towed by Tody's. MV2 was moved off to the side on Walnut St to wait for AAA. 2 parties from MV2 were transported to NWH with minor injuries. Operator of MV2 was given in hand MA citation# T1441667 for 89/8, Fail to yield while turning left. A traffic signal was taken down, and Dagle electric was notified to respond. All other lights were functioning properly. 4 photos were taken of the damage.

On Friday March 15th 2019 at approximately 0730 hours I responded to the intersection of Beacon Street and Herrick Road for a report of a hit and run involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time of the accident was cloudy and the road conditions were dry. Both streets are public ways in the City of Newton. Upon arrival I observed the victim identified as Glenn Butcher (MA OLN S36552335), inside the ambulance getting medical attention. Butcher was getting a bandage applied to his left leg and complained of leg, back and neck pain. Butcher appeared visibly shaken and in pain. Butcher stated he had the green traffic light and was travelling eastbound on Beacon Street crossing Centre Street and then continuing straight crossing Herrick Road. Butcher stated MV1 was travelling westbound on Beacon Street and took a left turn onto Herrick Road and collided into his bicycle. Butcher states upon impact he flipped over his bicycle and landed on the hood of MV1, before rolling off and landing on the ground. Butcher states he was wearing his helmet which was present. Butcher states his bicycle ended up partially under MV1. Butcher states the operator of MV1 pulled his vehicle to the side of the road and got out of his vehicle and spoke to several witnesses briefly. Butcher states the operator then left the scene without properly exchanging information and did not wait for the police to arrive. Butcher described the vehicle as a dark gray Honda, and described the operator as an older white male, 5'10 approximately 80 years old with white hair. Butcher was also able to provide an email address for another bicyclist who witnessed the accident. The witness left his information with Butcher prior to my arrival. Fire fighters on scene were able to get the registration number of the vehicle from the witness (MA REG 4CX148) and gave it to Officers on scene. Butcher was transported by Medic 1 to NWH with minor injuries. His bicycle had visible damage to the frame area and skid marks were present on both tires. 19 photographs of the scene and the bicycle were taken and sent to the IT dept. email. Officer Gabriel transported the bicycle to the station where it was logged into Property & Evidence for safekeeping. Dispatch was able to query the registration which came back to a gray, 2010 Honda Accord registered to a Matthew Sugarman (MA OLN S38601397), out of W. Roxbury. Dispatch contacted the Boston Police Dept. and had them send an Officer to the address to try to make contact with Sugarman. Sugarman was advised to contact the Newton Police Dept. and I was able to speak with him on the telephone. Sugarman states he was driving the vehicle today and was involved in an accident with a bicycle. Sugarman states he was travelling westbound on Beacon Street and was taking a left onto Centre Street not Herrick Road. While speaking with Sugarman he seemed confused as to his location during the accident and was adamant that he was turning left onto Centre Street and not Herrick Road. I advised Sugarman that I was on scene with the first responding Officers and the accident clearly occurred at the intersection of Beacon Street and Herrick Road based upon the final resting place of the bicycle. Sugarman went on to state that his vehicle was already turning when the bicycle struck his vehicle and he believed it was the bicyclists fault. I advised Sugarman it appears the bicyclist had the right of way since it was traveling straight and that because his vehicle was taking a left turn, he failed to yield for on coming traffic at an intersection. When asked why he did not stay at the scene of the accident Sugarman stated he got out of his vehicle and spoke to the bicyclist and he "seemed okay". Sugarman states he then left the scene while the victim was still sitting on the ground. I asked Sugarman if he had ever been involved in accident before and he replied "no." I advised Sugarman that I am currently looking at his drivers history and see nine accidents that he was involved in. Sugarman stated "he has never been in accident like this before." I then asked Sugarman what the law states when you are involved in an accident and he was not able to provide me with an answer. I advised him that the law states you must stop and exchange information before leaving the scene of an accident. Again he stated the bicyclist seemed okay and "he had somewhere to be so he left." Sugarman has an extensive drivers history including nine surchargeable accidents, reckless operation, two different charges of leaving the scene property damage and two immediate threat affidavits filed against him. I advised Sugarman that I will be mailing him a citation for Ch89 s8 Fail to yield to oncoming traffic, and Ch90 s24 Leaving the scene of personal injury. I also filed an immediate threat form with the registry. I emailed the witness using the information he provided to the Newton Fire Dept that was on scene and received a phone call back from the witness identified as Bruce Adams. See witness report for his statements. I contacted the Bank of America located at 808 Beacon Street in Newton, as they are the closest business to that intersection with video surveillance. I spoke with George Walsh (781-834-8275) who stated they do not have any working cameras on that side of the building to the bank. For this report the bicyclist is entered as a non-motorist for validation purposes. Witness Bruce Adams (MA OLN S96398108) stated that he was riding his bicycle travelling behind the victim about 100 feet away. Adams states he was watching the victim and had a clear view of him as he travelled behind him, through the green traffic light heading eastbound on Beacon Street. Adams stated he witnessed MV1 travelling westbound on Beacon Street take a sharp left turn onto Herrick Road which turns into Union Street. Adams stated that the vehicle turned left colliding into the bicycle and there was no possible way the bicyclist had time to stop to avoid the collision. Adams stated the victim flew over his handle bars and fell on top of MV1's hood and then landed on the ground. Adams stated the victim's bicycle was stuck under MV1's front bumper. Adams stated the operator of MV1 backed his vehicle up with the bicycle still attached to his vehicle bumper and pulled MV1 over to the side of the road. The operator then got out of his vehicle and walked up to the victim who was laying on the ground visibly in pain. Adams stated the operator asked the victim if he was okay to which the victim did not immediatley reply as he was visibly shaken up. Adams stated the operator then walked back to his vehicle and attempted to leave the scene and that is when Adams stood infront of MV1 to stop him from leaving the scene. Adams stated he then removed the bicycle from underneath the bumper of MV1 and placed it on the side of the road. Adams stated the operator got out of his vehicle again and walked up to the victim and asked him "what do you want to do?". Adams stated the victim did not respond and that is when the operator got back into his vehicle and drove away, leaving the scene before any emergency response arrived. Adams stated he was able to memorize MV1's registration and stayed with the victim until police, fire and medics arrived. He stated he gave the fire dept the registration and his contact information prior to leaving the scene.

On May 3, 2019 at approximately 18:18 I responded to a motor vehicle crash on Beacon St at the intersection of Hammond Pond Pkwy. It was reported that a school bus was involved with no passengers on board. Upon arrival, both vehicles were pulled over on the westbound lane of Beacon St. Both vehicles were turning left onto Beacon St. from Hammond Pond Pkwy, which has two left turn only lanes. MV1 was in the left lane, and MV2 was in the right. MV1 attempted to merge with MV2 on Beacon St. but misjudged the turn and drove into MV2's driver's side. MV2 was a school bus contracted by the City of Newton with no passengers on board. Photographs were taken and submitted to IT to be attached to this report. No reported injuries.

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Waverly Avenue and Franklin Street for a report of an accident involving a City of Newton school bus. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Waverly Avenue and Franklin Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Dorothy Wensink (S40227061), stated she was operating her 2010 Toyota Prius (MA: 538EV6) Eastbound on Franklin Street towards Waverly Avenue. Wensink stated she came to a stop at the stop sign on Franklin Street (E) at Waverly Avenue. Wensink stated as she began to travel through the intersection, a school bus traveling on Waverly Avenue (S) crashed into the rear driver side door area of her vehicle. Wensink reported no injuries on scene. I observed moderate damage to the rear driver side area of MV1. Wensink was able to driver her vehicle away from the scene. MV2 was a City of Newton contracted yellow school bus (MA BUN: 39173) transporting students attending the Ward Elementary School. The bus was returning to the Ward School from a field trip. The operator of MV2, Antonio Goncalves (S54275856), stated he was operating the school bus Southbound on Waverly Avenue towards Franklin Street. Goncalves stated MV1 abruptly accelerated across the intersection from Franklin Street. Goncalves stated he was unable to avoid making contact with MV1 and crashed into the rear driver side of the vehicle. I observed minor damage to the front middle and passenger side bumper area of MV2. The following Ward Elementary School student, teachers, and parents were traveling on the school bus at the time of the accident and reported no injuries. Students: Avishai Arbili, Eleanor Chen, Maeve Donovan, Esat Efendigil, Mark Elentuck, Julian Ismay, Rhea Khanna, Griffin Kirby, Ori Layani, Priscilla Le-Ngo, Callum McLaughlin, Carolina Muniz, Emily Ney, Hrithik Ponduru, Levi Rosenberg Van Gameren, Zachary Schwarzberg, Ava Smoller, Matthew Somers, Lillian Welford, William Balerna, Alexandra Bogdanova, Randi Green, Christopher Iatrou Johnson, Charlotte Nichols, Henry Pozen, Sofia Shadah Alcalde, and Zoey Steinberg. Teachers: Katherine Goldman and Lauren Ludman. Parents: Enrique Shadah, Brian Rosenberg and Xinxin Wang. The Principal of the Ward Elementary School, Becca Brogadir, responded to the crash scene and signed a patient refusal for all of the students with Newton Medics. The students, teachers, and parents, then walked back to the Ward Elementary School with Principal Brogadir. The school bus was able to drive away from the scene. Once the students arrived at the Ward Elementary School, the nursing staff there evaluated each child before they could return to class. The school staff stated they would make notifications to the parents of the children involved in the accident. After speaking with all parties involved, the operator of MV1 was cited in hand for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Failure to Use Care). Pictures were taken of both vehicles and submitted to the IT Bureau.

Vehicle #1 was traveling west on Newtonville Ave. As Vehicle #1 passed Lewis Terrace Vehicle #2's front driver side end collided with the side of Vehicle #1. Vehicle #2 was traveling south on Lewis Terrace. Vehicle #2 failed to stop at the Stop Sign at Lewis Terrance and Newtonville Ave and attempted to cross the west bound lane of Newtonville ave to make a left turn to go east on Newtonville Ave. Vehicle #2 failed to yield to Vehicle #1 who had the right of way. The driver of Vehicle #2 was cited with MGL 89/9 Stop Sign Violation and MGL 89/8 Fail to Yield to Oncoming Traffic (Citation #T2012618). The Driver Of Vehicle #2 was not injured. The Driver of Vehicle #1 suffered minor non life threatening injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Vehicle #1 suffered heavy damage to it's passenger side and front end. Vehicle #2 suffered minor damage to it's front end driver side. Both Vehicles were towed by Todys. A towed MV form was completed and filed for both vehicles Photos of the damaged property at #3 Lewis Ter. was photographed and turned into the IT bureau.

On March 16th, 2020 at approximately 09:38 hours while working N491 I responded to a report of two car MV crash at the intersection of Newtonville Ave at Lewis Terrace. On my arrival I observed a large while box truck(vehicle1 ) with passenger side front end damage parked on Newtonville Ave just west of Lewis Terr. The other involved vehicle(#2) was located inside the construction site at #255 Newtonville Ave. I spoke with the operator of the Truck(veh#1) who reported that he was driving W/B on Newtonville Ave when vehicle #2 pulled out into the intersection from north side of Lewis Terr striking the front passenger side of his truck. The impact from the crash caused vehicle #2 off the road, through a chain link fence and into the construction sit to #255 Newtonville Ave before coming to a stop. There were numerous construction worker on the job site but miraculously none of them were struck by vehicle #2 as it crashed through the fence onto the site. I later spoke with the operator of vehicle #2 who was not injured. he stated he was driving S/B on Lewis Terr. and was entering onto Newtonville Ave when he was struck by vehicle #1. Operator couldn't remember if he looked for oncoming traffic prior to entering the intersection. I spoke with the son of Mr Goldfinger(operator #2) who had arrived on scene and he assured me his father would no longer be driving again. I cited Mr Goldfinger for failing to yield/stop(c89/c9) at an intersection. Ticket # t1444075 Todys towed vehicle#2 from scene and there were no reported injuries. Witness stated she was behind vehicle #2 on Lewis Terr.and observed him slowly enter out into the intersection without coming to a complete stop. Pictures taken by Construction foreman. All insurance information and drivers info from operator #2 was taken by him also.

On 03/18/20 at approximately 13:01 I responded to the intersection of Winchester St and Heatherland Rd. for a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with Newton Police Detail Officer Schaefer who was involved in the accident. Officer Schaefer was operating his own vehicle (Mass Reg#1JP123 Blue 2001 Cadillac Deville) and headed back to a paid Feeney Brothers detail. Officer Schaefer stated he was traveling due South down Winchester St. approximately 30mph when a light colored vehicle (later determined to be Mass Reg#9FG942- Grey 2010 Toyota Prius operated by Rosana Cristina Brasileiro) pulled out of the one-way Heatherland Rd, the wrong way. Officer Schaefer stated the Prius struck him on his drivers side front and rear doors causing the vehicle to crash into the curb and causing his side air bag to deploy. Officer Schaefer was wearing his seatbelt but struck his head off the interior of his vehicle. I attempted to speak with the operator of the other vehicle Rosana Brasileiro but she only spoke Portuguese. Newton Fire Department Engine #7 was also on scene and Fire Fighter Ian Moniz stated he spoke a different dialect but was able to communicate with her. Fire Fighter Moniz translated for me and I was able to ascertain that Brasileiro stated she was driving due West on Heatherland Rd(wrong way) when she didn't see the other vehicle and made contact with it. I asked Brasileiro for a License and she handed me a Brazilian Passport and stated she didn't have a license. She stated she was just visiting from Brazil and that she was operating her bosses vehicle. Brasileiro was handed Mass. Criminal Citation #T2080843 for Ch90/ Sec10- Unlicensed Operation, Ch90/ Sec 16-Operating on a one way the wrong way and Ch 89/ Sec 8-Failure to yield to the right of way. Both vehicles were towed from the scene while Officer Schaefer went with the Medics to Newton-Wellesley Hospital to get checked out. Sgt. McLean and Traffic Officer Wilson (N523) were also on scene and Officer Wilson took pictures. Sgt. McLean traveled to N.W.H. to check on Officer Schaefer. All roads mentioned/traveled on in this report are public ways in the City of Newton as they are serviced and maintained by this city.

Operator of vehicle one stated that he was driving eastbound on Sylvester Rd near Russell Rd when his vehicle was struck by vehicle two. Operator of vehicle one stated that vehicle two pulled away from the northside curb on Sylvester Rd and it's front driver side bumper struck his passenger side rear door, lower quarter panel and rear passenger side bumper. Operator of vehicle one stated that he was not injured and his vehicle did not require a tow. Operator of vehicle two stated that he did not see vehicle one before pulling away from the northside curb on Sylvester Rd. Operator of vehicle two stated that the front driver's side bumper of his vehicle made contact with vehicle one. Operator of vehicle two stated that he was not injured and his vehicle did not require a tow. Based upon statements made to me by both operators and my observations of the crash site and the involved vehicles, I issued operator of vehicle two MA Citation T2015987 and cited him for a violation of City of Newton Ordinance 19/75, failure to use care while entering a lane of traffic. I took photos of both vehicles and the disk was downloaded by the NPD's IT bureau. All roadways in this report are pubic ways in the City of Newton.

MV#1 was traveling east-bound on Crafts St when it was struck by MV#2 pulling out of the Whole Foods parking lot. MV#1 rolled over and the operator was trapped for a short amount of time. Sgt. Chisholm got Operator #1 out of the vehicle. MV#1 also took down a no parking sign. Traffic took pictures. The operator of MV#1 had minor injuries but signed a refusal after being treated on scene. MV#1 had major damage all over. MV#2 had front end damage. The operator of MV#2 signed a refusal as well and was able to drive his vehicle away from the accident. MV#1 was towed by Tody's towing.

On 08/03/2020, while assigned to West Newton Square, I, Officer Conary, took a report of a past mva, car vs bicycle. No police officer was on scene at the time of the accident. Both parties wanted the incident documented. The operator of the bicycle, JIANG, explained to me that he was pedaling Eastbound on Washington Street, crossing over Adam Street, in the crosswalk, when he was struck by MV1. JIANG stated he tried to move out of the way but didn't have time. The bicycle went under the car. Operator of MV1 explained to me that he was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and signaled to take a right turn going Northbound on Adam Street. He said he had a green light and proceeded to take the right turn when he hit the cyclist. There is a regular green signal, no right turn green signal. There was minor damage to the front of MV1 (seen from pictures). JIANG stated that his bike is damaged. All parties did not receive medical attention at this time. JIANG stated that his right shoulder is sore.

On Monday, August 10th 2020 at 0459 hours, I responded to the intersection of Brookline St at Vine St for a one vehicle accident into a City Of Newton Tree. The vehicle was a Black Honda Accord Mass Reg # 7DZ958. Upon arrival, Samuel Perez was outside the vehicle and no operation of the vehicle was witnessed. There was no drugs or alcohol inside the vehicle. The vehicle appeared to have been operated heading west on Vine St. The vehicle continued through the stop sign at Vine St straight into Brookline St where the vehicle collided into a City of Newton Tree. Pictures were taken and submitted to IT. The airbag was deployed. Perez complained of chest and head pain. Perez was taken by Ambulance to Newton Wellesley Hospital. There was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. Tody's Towed the vehicle. A Towed Motor Vehicle Inventory form was completed. Perez was mailed Mass Uniform Citation #T1273442 in the amount of $ 105 for M.G.L Ch. 89/9 Failure to Stop at Stop Sign.

The operator of veh #1 was driving City of Newton work truck #455 due South on Quinnobequin Rd when he was struck by veh #2 coming off of Rt 9 East from his right. Moderate damage to veh #1 and it was towed by Tody's Towing. The operator of veh #1 stated he had right arm and leg pain and was checked out by the Medics and signed a patient refusal. The operator of veh #2 stated he was coming off of the Rt. 9 East ramp when he stopped at the stop sign at Ellis St. The operator said he looked left and right and then started to proceed straight when veh#1 him on the drivers side front left. Moderate damage to veh#2 and it was towed from the scene by Tody's Towing. The operator was issued in hand Mass. Citation #T2080849 for Ch 89/ Sec 8-Failure to yield to the right of way. Pictures were taken of the scene and submitted to our I.T. Bureau for upload to this report.

On Friday, September 18th, 2020 at approximately 1619 hours I, Officer Newton, was dispatched to Brookline St and Spaulding Ln(both are public ways in the City of Newton) for a report of a vehicle that crossed over Brookline St and struck a tree and drove off with major front end damage. The RP was able to give a description of the vehicle as a White Audi with the license plate beginning with 8X. The RP also stated the vehicle was going down Dedham St and possibly turned down Marvin Ln. Sgt M. Wade located the vehicle, White Audi MA Reg 8XVP10, with major front end damage, parked outside of 45 Indian Ridge Rd and made contact with the operator, John Bigda. It should be noted that the house is 2 houses from Marvin Ln. Upon arrival I spoke to John. John stated he was driving his vehicle and got into an accident but it was not a big deal because he was able to drive home. John was not able to explain the details of his crash and was very evasive as to exactly what happened, just that he got into an accident because somebody cut him off. John continued to tell me multiple times nothing bad happened and everything was fine. John was very unsteady on his feet and was stumbling around and almost fell several times while I was trying to speak with him. John also had slurred speech and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person that I was able to smell even though I was wearing a mask. At this time I asked John to take field sobriety tests to which he refused by saying "I'm not taking the test." The Medics arrived on scene to evaluate John. John was not able to answer their questions and the medics decided he should go to the hospital for an evaluation. However, John refused to go to the hospital. NFD arrived on scene and stated they saw tire marks and debris at the location of the crash. Ofc. Guarino went to that location to take pictures that will be added to this report. Due to the above facts and because John was almost falling over while speaking with us, he was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor. John was handcuffed (D/L) and searched prior to being placed in cruiser 499. Cruiser 499 was searched before and after transport for contraband with negative results. John was booked and read his Miranda rights by Sgt M. Wade and Ofc Donovan processed him. John was handed citation T2014721 for 89/4/A Marked Lanes Violation (Driving over the double yellow line and leaving the roadway to strike the tree on Brookline St), 90/24/C Leaving the Scene of Property Damage (Hitting a city tree and causing damage), and 90/24/K (Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 2nd Offense.. 1st offense was 11/18/2004 OUI docket 0443CR2527A CWOF ). The citation was placed with John's property. The vehicle was towed by Todys.