crash_reports

ON 1-1-19 AT APPROX. 0815HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 416 WALNUT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND ON WALNUT ST. HE FELT DROWSY AND WAS SWERVING TO THE RIGHT. HE STATES HE WENT UP ON THE CURB AND HIT A NNHS PARKING SIGN. HE UPROOTED THE SIGN IT HIT HIS HOOD AND SMASHED HIS WINDSHIELD. DRIVER STATES HE WENT UP ON THE SIDEWALK BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND RETURN TO THE STREET. VEHICLE #2 STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND AHEAD OF VEHICLE #1. SHE STATES HE WENT UP ON THE SIDEWALK AND LANDED HIS VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HERS. VEHICLE #1 HAD FRONT END AND HOOD DAMAGE, A SMASHED WINDSHIELD AND RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #1 DID NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH VEHICLE #2. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANY. VEHICLE #1 HAD HIS VEHICLE TOWED BY AAA. THE UPROOTED POLE WAS PLACED N THE BURM AT THE INTERSECTION OF WALNUT AND ELM. I TOOK SEVERAL PICTURES OF THE POLE, THE SIGN, AND THE AREA IT ORIGINATED FROM. PICTURES PLACED IN BOX FOR I.T. BUREAU.

On Saturday January 5th 2019 at 18:01, I was dispatched to Crafts St at Waltham St for a report of a 2 car accident. Operator of MV1 stated he was driving southbound on Waltham Street and approached the intersection as the traffic control changed to red. He slowed down and came to a complete stop. Approximately 4-6 seconds later, he was rear ended by MV2. MV1 sustained minor damage to the rear passenger side. MV1 had three other occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The two passengers in the back seat complained of back pain and were evaluated by Cataldo Paramedic Basic 3 and both signed patient refusals. The operator of MV2 stated as he approached the intersection he "was sleeping." When I asked him to elaborate further he was unable to provide me any answers. He was evaluated by PB3 and transported to NWH. He was issued citation # T1441363 for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol (2nd Offense) and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. See Report #19000596 for further details. MV2 was towed by Todys Towing due to the operator being transported to the hospital and the passenger stating he was too intoxicated to drive. A towed motor vehicle form was filled out.

On Sunday May 19th 2019 at 03:32, I responded to a single car accident at the intersection of Washington Street and Park Street. Operator of MV1 stated she was alone in the car and was coming from the Newton Corner rotary attempting to turn onto Park Street. She stated that she misjudged the right turn and went up onto the first median knocking down a crosswalk signal pole and the pole with the traffic signal and Park Street sign. She then went up onto the second median taking down another crosswalk pole and a street sign pole. Operator of MV1 stated she was fatigued and was not paying attention when the accident occurred. She was evaluated by Cataldo Medic 1 and signed a patient refusal. David Donahue of Todys Towing removed the vehicle from the accident scene. Large debris and the poles were placed onto the median and out of traffic. 494 and myself placed cones over each of the bases of the poles. Dagle and the City of Newton were notified about the damage and for the debris to be picked up in the morning. A total of 12 pictures of the damage was taken and turned into IT.

Operator of MV1 states he was traveling northbound on Lowell Ave when he hit MV2 in front of 490 Lowell Ave. Operator of MV1 states he was coming from work and only got 2 hours of sleep last night and must have "dozed off" and hit MV2. Operator of MV1 had minor facial and hand injuries, but signed a patient refusal with the medics. MV1 sustained air bag deployment, heavy front end damage and was towed by Tody's. Operator of MV2 was home during the crash and was made aware of the damage to her vehicle. MV2 sustained heavy rear end damage and towed by Tody's.

MV1 operator states he was driving Southbound on Parker St when he believes he may have nodded off. This resulted in his vehicle hitting two light poles and causing damage to a residential fence. Damage to the vehicle was observed all in the front. No injuries were reported by MV1 operator. A medical refusal was signed. Tody's was notified and took possession of the vehicle after arriving. A call went out to Eversource and Verizion to notify about the damage done to the two poles. Eversource employee responded and stated the poles were not in any risk of falling over. Verizon was left a message incuding the two pole numbers. The home owner of 84 Ridge Ave where the fence was partially damaged was left a message to call the NPD. Samuel Nurko was issued a citation(T1442789) for 89/4a(marked lanes violation). I then cleared without further incident.

MV1 stated he was travelling w/b on Pearl St when he "fell asleep" subsequently making contact with 4 parked cars. Operator was evaluated by Cataldo Ambulance who cleared with a patient refusal. MV1 was removed from the scene by Tody's Towing after sustaining heavy passenger side & front end damage. MV2 sustained minor drivers side damage. A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner. MV3 sustained heavy drivers side damage. A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner. MV4 sustained minor drivers side damage. A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner. MV5 sustained minor drivers side damage.A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner.

Operator of MV1 states she arrived at The Sinclair restaurant in Cambridge with a friend at approximately 11:30pm and had 1 glass of wine. Operator of MV1 states she left at closing at approximately 2am to drive her friend home located on Mass Ave. Operator of MV1 states after dropping her friend off she traveled home to 41 Hyde St in Newton. Operator of MV1 states she took Lake Ave westbound heading towards Hyde St when she was fighting off sleep and must have passed out at the wheel and struck a city tree on the eastbound side of Lake Ave in front of 160 Lake Ave. Operator of MV1 states she contacted AAA at 3:37am, but they never showed up so she abandoned the vehicle and walked home. Operator of MV1 states she didn't sustain any injuries and refused medical attention. MV1 sustained heavy damage to the left front fender and was towed by Tody's.

MV1 stated she "was working all day and closed her eyes for a moment" subsequently rear ending MV2 which was stopped in traffic. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was removed from the scene by Tody's. MV2 stated he was stopped and he could see MV1 "in my rear view mirror coming up fast without hitting the brakes" subsequently rear ending his vehicle. MV2 was then pushed forward striking MV3. MV2 sustained minor front and rear end damage. MV3 stated she was at a stop and was rear ended by MV2 and as a result she rear ended MV4. MV3 sustained minor front and rear end damage. MV4 confirmed that she was stopped at the light and was rear ended by MV3. MV4 sustained minor rear end damage.

The operator of MV2 (MA Reg: 5NHV50) stated that he was travelling westbound on Washington St when he crashed into the rear of MV1 (MA Reg:6EZ983) which was parked and unoccupied. MV2 stated that he had just worked his first overnight shift and was very tired. MV2 stated that he may have fallen asleep at the wheel momentarily and crashed into MV1. The owner of MV1 was inside his home at 1177 Washington St and came outside when he heard the accident happen. The operator of MV2 sustained minor injuries and signed a patient refusal. MV2 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed by Tody's. MV1 sustained heavy rear end damage. MV2 was issued MA Uniform Citation T1272257 (c89/s4A).

Opr of V1 stated he was traveling north on North Street. Opr of V1 stated the last thing he remembered was "dosing off." Opr of V1 stated he woke up from the air bags. Opr of V1 hit the utility pole at the corner of North Street and Brookdale Road. Opr was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. V1 sustained significant damage and was towed by Todys's. I took pictures of the crash and dispatch notified Eversource.

Based on observations, and statements made, the following occoured. M/V#1 was travelling west on Wheeler Rd. The operator stated that she had been suffering from a migrane, and was fatigued, and believe she may have dosed off. The M/v crossed into the left lane, and struck M/V#2 which was parked in front of 44 Wheeler Rd. Citation #T2013109 was issued to the operator of M/V#1 for MGL 89/4/A Marked lanes violation.

The OP. of MV#1 states she was travelling eastbound on Washington Street when she was suddenly struck in the rear by MV#2. The OP. of MV#2 states he was travelling eastbound on Washington Street when he must have fallen asleep. He had a long day with school work and was coming home from the Cape. He does not remember which lane he was in when the collision occurred with MV#1. Parties involved signed patient refusals and were advised to seek treatment on their own if necessary.

On Saturday 6/27/20 at approximatly 0700 hours while assigned to marked unit n499 I was dispatched to the parking lot of 188 Florence Street (Heathwood Rehab) for a report of a motor vehicle that backed into a pipe comng from the building. Upon arrival I observed the vehicle had backed from a parking spot at 188 Florence Street into the rear building of 160 Boylston Street striking the gas meter. I could hear and smell gas coming from the meter and immediately cleared the reporting party from the area and requested the assistance of Sgt. McNeil, Fire Dept, National Grid and Maintenence from the Avalon (160 Boylston Street). Fire arrived on scene and was able to slow the leak of the gas and I was able to speak with the reporting party identified as SANFORD Troy. Troy states that he is an employee at 188 Florence Street and got to work a little early this morning. He states that he stayed in his car awaiting the start of his shift and must have fallen asleep with his foot on the brakle and the transmission still in reverse. When he fell asleep he states his foot must have come off the brake causing him to back into the gas meter of 160 Boylston Street. The impact not only damaged the gas meter, but also did damage to the rear center of Troy's vehicle. Through my observations of Troy's demeanor and actions he did not appear to be impaired in any way. Troy stated that he did not get much sleep last night and was tired. He also stated that he did not need any medical attention Fire remained on location awaiting the arrival of National Grid. After interviewing Troy and confirming the area was secured I cleared the location without further incident

MV 1 was traveling Eastbound on California St. Operator of MV1 stated he was tired, veered off the roadway, struck utility pole #61/15. The vehicle then spun around and came to rest up against 280 California St. There was minor damage to pole #61/15, eversource was notified. No visible damage to building 280 California St. Vehicle was towed by Tody's. Operator of MV1 refused medical attention.

The operator of MV1, Mr. Tong Zhi, stated that he was traveling west bound on Needham street when he fell asleep causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a Verizon utility pole 305/17. The motor vehicle sustained major front end damage and full airbag deployment. The utility pole was snapped, and was leaning as a result of the impact. Mr. Zhi stated that he had wrist and chest pain due to the crash and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo. Todys arrived on scene and towed the vehicle. Verizon was notified regarding their damaged utility pole. Photographs of the crash were taken and place in the IT Bureau's mailbox. Due to the facts that Mr. Zhi was asleep at the wheel while traveling on a major public way in the City of Newton, that he crossed the double yellow line into the on coming travel lane, and subsequently crashed into a utility pole causing heavy damage, Mr Zhi is being charged with 90-24 Operating to Endanger. A Massachusetts Uniform Citation, #T2080141, was completed back at the station for the offenses of 89-4A Marked Lanes violation and 90-24 Operating to Endanger. The violator's copy of the citation was placed in the Chiefs mailbox to be mailed to the offender while the criminal application portion was placed in the court prosecutors mailbox attached to this report.

Operator of MV1 stated she was traveling southbound on Parker Street when she began to get drowsy and she believes she turned the steering wheel to the right, which caused her to strike a tree and roll over onto the snow bank. MV1 was upright on its side when a passerby assisted the operator in getting out through the passenger side door. Operator of MV1 sustained no visible injuries and was evaluated by Cataldo and transported to NWH. Bobby Donahue of Tody's Towing towed the vehicle which had damage moderate damage.

On Sunday 1/31/2021 at approx 0400hrs, while assigned to N494, I responded to 254 Waverley Ave for a single vehicle crash. Operator 1 states that he was coming home from work traveling NB on Waverley Ave. He states that a raccoon was in the road and had to swerve to avoid it. MV1 had heavy front end damage after crashing into the gated entrance of 254 Waverley Ave. The owner of the gate and fence was notified of the damage. Pictures were taken and submitted to IT. Operator 1 was transported to NWH with minor injuries and his vehicle was towed by Tody's towing service.

Vehicle 1 was traveling west on California St. The Driver of Vehicle 1 stated she fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the rear end of Vehicle 1 which was legally parked along the curb in front of 247 California St. Vehicle 1 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed from the scene by Tody's. Vehicle 2 sustained damage to its rear end and was towed from the scene by Tody's. There were no injuries reported.

Driver of vehicle#1 stated he was driving northbound on Hancock St when he fell asleep behind the wheel. He hit a telephone pole just prior to the intersection of Hancock St and Grove St. I observed Major damage to the passenger side front of the vehicle . Driver did not appear to be impaired and was not injured. Driver called his own towing company and the van was towed from the scene. Driver was transporting flowers to a wedding and called an Uber to take the flowers. After his van was towed he took his own Uber from the scene. Verizon was notified to check on the telephone pole.

Operator of MV1 stated he was driving westbound on Homer Street when he looked down at his car radio and struck a MV2, which was parked unoccupied on the right side of the roadway in front of 301 Homer Street. The MV2 was located to the right of the fog line. MV1 sustained damage to the front passenger wheel and axle. MV2 sustained heavy rear end drivers side damage. Both vehicles were towed by David Donahue of Tody's Towing. Operator of MV1 declined medical attention. Operator of MV1 consented to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He stated he did not have any medical conditions that would prohibit him from completely the testing properly. He was taken to the side of the road on Homer Street that was well lit by a street light, and we used the fog line as a guide. Operator of MV1 completed the testing and it was determined that he was not under the influence. He did state that he had been up since 0630 and was fatigued while driving. Operator of MV1 was provided a ride home by N-493 and was issued Citation #T2079603 for 90/13-Impeded Operation (Using Radio while driving) and 89/4A-Marked Lanes Violation (Crossing fog line).

MV-1 traveling n/b on Lexington Street (public way). Operator MV-1 stated she fell asleep while returning home from fishing in Rhode Island. MV-1 crossed the double yellow line, jumped curb and struck city of Newton tree. MV-1 sustained heavy front end damage. MV-1 removed from scene by Tody's. Digital images were captured and turned over to the I.T bureau. Operator and two passengers of MV-1 uninjured in crash and signed patient refusal. Operator of MV-1 charged with the following: M.G.L 89/4B-marked lane violation M.G.L 90/10-unlicensed operation of motor vehicle on public way M.G.L 90/24 b-negligent operation on public way A note was left at 35 Lexington Street due to the damage to the lawn.

Operator of MV 1 was traveling northbound on Cherry Street when she struck a parked vehicle MV2 and then struck an additional parked vehicle MV3. Both MV2 and MV3 were unoccupied. Operator of MV1 states she was on her way home from getting ice cream and does not know how the accident occurred. Operator of MV1 states she does not remember anything happening prior to the accident. A bystander who wishes to remain anonymous states that when the operator of MV1 got out of the vehicle she stated that she thought she had fallen asleep. Operator of MV1 was evaluated due to airbag deployment and her father signed a AMA refusal, stating they would take her on their own to the hospital. MV1 and MV2 towed from the scene by Tody's, owner of MV3 was able to be move MV3 into driveway.

Operator of MV1 stated they were heading Westbound on California St. when they fell asleep at the wheel and veered off and struck a tree on the eastbound lane sidewalk. MV1 rolled over.The final resting place of MV1 was positioned Southbound in front of 268 California St. MV1 sustained major damage to the front of the vehicle. Both the front and side air bags were deployed. Operator of MV1 sustained minor injuries and was transported to St. Elizabeths. Passenger of MV1 signed a patient refusal. Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. Tody's towed the vehicle. A towed motor vehicle inventory form was filled out. It should be noted the vehicle was a Zipcar. Zipcar was notified of the accident. The insurance company is Sedgwick Insurance (866)-345-2474.

On 09/13/2021, while assigned to N494, I, Officer Conary, and Officer Kane (N492), responded to 885 Centre Street for a report of a single motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment. Upon arrival, I observed MV1 up on the curb with significant damage to the front and front right side. Operator of MV1 explained to me that he just got out of work and was driving Northbound on Centre Street when he fell asleep. Next thing he knew he was off the roadway. He explained to me that he had an early morning at work, and this hasn't happened before. Medics arrived on scene and he signed a patient refusal. Tody's towed MV1. The City of Newton was notified because the crosswalk sign was taken down during the accident. There was also damage to a City tree. Pictures were taken and submitted to IT to be uploaded accordingly.

MV1 operator stated he was operating westbound on Watertown St by Dunstan St (both public ways). MV1 operator struck (side swiped) both the driver side's of MV2 and MV3 which were parked in front of 915 Watertown St. MV1 operator struck the curb in front of 919 Watertown St and left the roadway. After MV1 left the road way it hit and destroyed a fire hydrant owned and maintained by the City of Newton. MV1 operator then hit the private wall of 919 Watertown St and it was it's final resting location. MV1 sustained extensive and complete front end and under carriage damage, it was towed by Todys. MV2 sustained minor damage and paint transfer, no tow required. MV3 sustained extensive driver side wheel well damage, which will privately towed at a later time. MV1 operator stated he struck his head and was not feeling well; he was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital by Newton Medics. MV2 and MV3 were not occupied. The City of Newton was notified in regards to the fire hydrant.

On February 15, 2022 at approximately 0404hrs, Mv1 was traveling Southbound on Chestnut St., when the operator of the vehicle fell asleep at the wheel, causing her vehicle to hop the curb and strike a telephone pole and Federal Mailbox in front of 619 Chestnut St. Operator stated she was returning home late from a friends house and did not realize how tired she was and fell asleep, while driving. Newton Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance Service responded to evaluate the operator. Operator stated she way okay and signed a patient refusal. The telephone pole did not appear to have sustained any damage, but National Grid was made aware in order to later inspect the pole. The U.S. Postal Service was also made aware of the damaged postal box in order to replace it. The vehicle sustained heavy front end damage, consisting also of deployed air bags.Todys Towing Service was notified and arrived on scene to tow the vehicle. Pictures were taken of the scene and have been sent to the IT Bureau to be attached to this report.

MV1 was traveling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave which is a public way in the city of Newton when the driver fell asleep and side swiped MV2 and then proceeded to rear end the back right portion of MV3. MV3 then rolled forward and made contact with MV4. Airbags were not deployed and there were no injuries. MV1 was towed by a private tow.

MV#1 Was Eastbound on California St when he collided with MV#2 & MV#3 that were parked facing Eastbound. OPMV#1 Stated he doesn't know what happened and he possibly fell asleep as he was driving. No injuries. MV#1 & MV#3 were towed by Todys Towing. Uninvolved vehicle owners were notified on scene.

On 4/12/2022 at approximately 2315 hours, I responded to 2345 Commonwealth Ave for a report of a car that had crashed onto the grass median in front of the Marriott Hotel. I spoke with the driver who stated she was traveling westbound and she had fallen asleep at the wheel. She stated that when she hit the curb she had awoken and realized she had crashed. She had no injuries and signed a patient refusal. Her vehicle had major injuries and was towed by Todys.

At 0630 hrs.on 4/21/22, Newton Police and Fire were dispatched to the area of 1146 Chestnut St. for a motor vehicle collision into a tree. Upon arrival, MV#1 was observed with damage to its front end and cracked/broken front windshields. The operator of MV#1 stated he had worked all night and had fallen asleep causing the garbage truck he was operating to veer off of the roadway and into the city owned tree in front of 1146 Chestnut St. The tree itself had been knocked over and was across the roadway. A second tree on the property of 1146 Chestnut St. suffered damage. Further, several large tree limbs had fallen a top of MV#2 which was parked in the driveway of 1146 Chestnut St, but no visible damage was observed. The operator of MV#1 declined medical attention and contacted a private tow to remove MV#1 from the roadway. The operator of MV#2 as well as the homeowner of 1146 Chestnut St. were apprised of the situation. Pictures of the damage were taken on the N498 camera and attached to this report.

MV1 was traveling WESTBOUND when the operator, Gabriel Jabbar, found himself falling asleep behind the wheel. Mr. Jabbar had been driving to Boston from Missouri for two days straight. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage as it collided head on with a tree on the median inbetween the Commonwealth Ave carriage road and Commonwealth Ave. Tody's towed the vehicle. Mr. Jabbar signed a refusal with the medics.

MV1 PROCEEDING S/B CENTRE STREET REAR ENDED MV2 WHILE MV2 WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT CENTRE STREET AND BEACON STREET. DRIVER MV1 STATED SHE HAD WOKEN UP VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING AND WAS EXHAUSTED WHICH CAUSED HER TO NOT SEE MV2 MV1 TOWED VIA TODY'S BOTH PARTIES STATED THEY DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Operator of MV1 states she was traveling west on Commonwealth Ave. after leaving the grocery store. She states she was feeling tired and must not have been paying attention. When she looked up she saw the grassy median and a telephone pole. She heard a pop and then swerved and MV1 rolled landing on its passenger side. Operator of MV1 was evaluated by medics and signed a patient refusal. It appears as if MV1 struck the curb with the left front tire, popping the tire and splitting the rim, also causing suspension damage. The vehicle then subsequently rolled onto its right side. Also possible striking the telephone pole. Eversource was notified to inspect pole. Todys up righted and towed MV1. NFD Engine 2 took care of the spill.