crash_reports

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

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.

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.

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.