crash_reports

Operator of MV1 states he was leaving the parking lot of 860 Walnut St, turning left, Southbound onto Walnut. He states he did not see MV2, which was turning left, Northbound on Walnut St from the Walgreens parking lot across the street. The two cars collided in the middle of the roadway. Operator of MV2 states he was leaving the Walgreens parking lot via the Walnut St exit. He states he never saw MV1 until they collided in the middle of the street head on. Both vehicles had airbag deployment. Newton PB3 obtained two patient refusals. Todys towed both vehicles, tow form filled out.

On 03/12/2019, I responded to the area of 279 Chestnut St for two car motor vehicle accident. On arrival, I spoke with the operator of MV1 (MA Reg: 824WA6) who stated that he was driving northbound on Chestnut St when he was rear ended by MV2. I spoke with the operator of MV2 (MA Reg: 4DN621) who stated that she was travelling northbound on Chestnut St behind MV1. MV2 stated that they were in stop and go traffic and misjudged the distance and rear ended MV1. MV1 sustained moderate damage to its rear end. MV2 sustained moderate damage to the front end and had airbags deployed. All parties were evaluated by medics and signed patient refusals. MV2 was towed from the scene by Tody's Towing.

On Monday March 25th, 2019 I responded to a hit and run motor vehicle accident at 115 Florence St near Louise Rd. Vehicle # 1 (Mass Reg #5TFK30 Honda Pilot operated by Sabryna Reyes) was traveling east on Florence St headed toward Route 9. According to Sabryna, Vehicle # 2 was taking a left hand turn onto Florence St from Louise Rd. Vehicle # 2 made contact with the left side of the vehicle of vehicle # 1. Vehicle # 2 drove away without staying on scene. Sabryna was unable to get a license plate of the vehicle driving away. There were no witnesses to the accident and no video cameras in the area. Sabryna described vehicle # 2 as a black honda CRV with white male passenger operator approximately in his 30s. Their were no injuries and Sabryna signed a patient refusal. Newton Fire responded because of the airbag deployment. Vehicle # 1 suffered minor damage to the left front side of the vehicle. Vehicle # 1 was towed by AAA Towing.

On Wednesday, June 5th 2019, at approximately 12:12am, I, Officer Brooks, responded to 163 Lexington street for a report of a 2 car MVA. Upon my arrival I observed that MV1(MA REG 574PF5) had struck MV2(FL REG CWWE22) which was parked legally in front of 163 Lexington street. I spoke with the operator of MV1 who stated he was traveling southbound on Lexington street, and had reached over to his passenger side to grab a Burger King bag. When he reached for the bag he drifted to the right and struck MV2. MV1 had heavy damage to the passenger side and airbag deployment. The operator was checked out by Cataldo and signed a patient refusal. MV1 was towed by Tody's. The operator was issued a citation for an expired registration. I spoke with the owner of MV2 who was inside of 163 Lexington street at the time of the accident. His vehicle had been legally parked when struck. MV2 sustained major damage to the driver's side. MV2 was towed by Tody's. Both operators were provided the report number.

ON 6-5-19 AT APPROX. 1035HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT TIGER DRIVE I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. SHE STATES SHE WAS WORKING AS A UBER DRIVER AND GIVING A RIDE TO PASSENGER ( ARSEMA KIFLE ). SHE STATES SHE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND PARKED HER VEHICLE TO LET HER PASSENGER EXIT. BEFORE HER PASSENGER COULD GET OUT SHE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY VEHICLE #2 AND PUSHED FORWARD INTO THE EVERSOURCE TELEPHONE POLE ON THE SIDEWALK.OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON WALNUT BEHIND VEHICLE #1. HE STATES VEHICLE #1 STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING HER. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE REAR AND FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND WAS ALSO TOWED BY TODYS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE WRIST INJURY. PASSENGER WAS ALSO TRANSPORTED TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE INJURIES. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VEHICLE #2 WERE EXAMINED BY MEDICS AND BOTH REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. BOTH OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE #2 HAD CUTS ON LEGS AND WRISTS ASSOCIATED WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THEY WERE ESCORTED TO SCHOOL BY NEWTON NORTH STAFF TO BE EVALUATED BY THE SCHOOL NURSE. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

On 08/02/19 I responded to single vehicle crash across the street from #33 Dedham St. The operator of veh #1 stated he was driving due North on Dedham St. when his car veered into the city tree. There was airbag deployment and heavy damage to veh #1. Operator of veh #1 had some cuts and scrapes to legs but was checked out by the Medics and signed a patient refusal. The vehicle was towed by Tody's towing and the operator was issued Mass Citation #T1445105 in hand for CH89/ Sec4a Marked Lanes violation (traveling outside of breakdown lane) and Ch 90/ Sec 18 Speeding (based upon the significant amount of damage to the vehicle and how far the debris was found from the crash site) . The operator was picked up on scene by his daughter. Traffic Officer McSweeney arrived and took pictures of the damage to the city tree.

Operator of MV1 was traveling westbound on River Street. Operator of MV2 was backing out of her driveway at 303 River Street. She stated she looked to her left, then her right and then the left again and saw it was clear to continue backing out. She did not see MV1 coming up River Street when she collided with him. MV1 sustained moderate front end damage and front and side airbag deployment. The vehicle was towed by Bobby Donahue from Tody's Towing. The operator of MV1 signed a patient refusal with Catalado AMB2. The operator of MV2 was not injured and was able to pull her vehicle back into her driveway. She sustained moderate damage to her rear passenger side.

On Tuesday, February 18th 2020 at 1908 hours, I responded to the area of 94 Vine St for a single motor vehicle accident. The vehicle (Mass Reg # 5FRT20, 2013 ELANTRA SEDAN COLOR BLUE) was being operated by William Lake. Lake was headed east on Vine St toward West Roxbury when he crashed into a City of Newton Tree. The road conditions were wet with heavy rain. Lake stated the wet conditions caused him to lose control of the vehicle. There was major front end damage to the vehicle and airbag deployment. Lake suffered a laceration to his left eye and complained of neck pain. Lake was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by the Medics. The vehicle was towed by Tody's. I took pictures of the accident and submitted them to the IT Bureau to be uploaded.

On Tuesday, March 31st 2020, at approximately 5:11pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to 580 Washington street for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1(MA REG 5TRL60) who stated he was pulling out of the parking lot of 580 Washington street, and was attempting to turn left to head westbound on Washington street. He stated he was already in the first eastbound lane of traffic when MV2( MA REG 1KL458) came at a high rate of speed eastbound on Washington street in the center lane and struck his vehicle. After striking his vehicle, MV2 hit MV3(MA REG7BG273) which was parked legally in front of 580 Washington street. The collision caused MV3 to hit MV4(MA REG 3AGN11) which was parked legally in front of MV3. MV1 had damage to the front passenger side bumper. I then spoke with the operator of MV2 who stated she was traveling eastbound on Washington street in the far right lane. She states MV1 pulled out of the parking lot of 580 Washington street and struck her vehicle causing her to loose control and hit MV3 which was parked. Her car had airbag deployment and damage to the passenger side rear wheel well as well as the front end. MV 3 had damage to the rear end and front end. MV4 had minor scratches to the rear bumper. Nobody was injured in the accident, and the operator of MV2 signed a refusal with Cataldo. Tody's towed MV2 due to the damage. A motor vehicle inventory was filled out and filed.

ON 4-14-2020 AT APPROX. 0840HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON AND HIGHLAND ST I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND ON HIGHLAND ST. DRIVER STATES AROUND THE AREA OF 72 HIGHLAND ST, SHE SNEEZED. WHILE SNEEZING SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE. DRIVER STATES HER VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND SIDESWIPED A UTILITY POLE ( 208/8 ) ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAD FRONT RIGHT QTR. PANEL DAMAGE, AND RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER REPORTED NO INJURIES AND WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT HER INSURANCE COMPANY. DRIVER NOTIFIED AAA FOR A TOW. EVERSOURCE WAS CONTACTED FOR ATENTION TO THE POLE. I THEN CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

Mv#1 operator stated she came to a stop at the stop sign on the Boylston St E/B access ramp at the intersection of Chestnut St. #1 stated she proceeded straight across into the intersection at which time #1 struck Mv#2 that was travelling on Chestnut St N/B. After impact, #1 crashed to the left into the bushes and yard of 926 Chestnut St. The impact also pushed #2 to the right into the same bushes. #2 operator stated she was travelling on Chestnut St N/B (right of way) and was about to clear the intersection when #1 suddenly appeared from her left and struck #2 broadside (driver's side). #1 operator had pain on the left side of her body and #2 had chest pain from striking her steering wheel. Both were transported to NWH for further evaluation. #1 sustained heavy damage to the front end with multiple airbag deployment. #2 sustained heavy damage to the driver's side and front end. Both were towed by Tody's to their storage yard.

On Wednesday, 7/1/2020, at 2230hrs, I was dispatched to the area of 856 Watertown St for a report of a possible car crash. Watertown St is a public way as it is owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival, I met with operator, Henok Kiflit, who was out of the vehicle and very disorientated. I observed a gash on his head right above his eye and noticed all airbags had been deployed in his vehicle. I asked him to sit down and I radioed for an ambulance. Kiflit stated that he was driving EAST on Watertown St when he collided with a unoccupied parked car (a red 2015 Jeep Wrangler, MA Con R22519) which was parked on the street outside of 856 Watetown St. Kiflit was driving his girlfriend's car (a gray 2020 Nissan Sentra, MA Reg 1ANN57) and was on his way home in Watertown. When I asked for Kiflit's license, he told me that he only has a permit and has yet to take the test. He apologized repeatedly. Kiflit did not have any passengers in his vehicle. Kiflit said the roadway was so dark and he didn't see the parked Jeep. He claimed he was not speeding. There was minimal damage done to the drivers side rear bumper of the Jeep. The Nissan had extensive front end damage and was subsequently towed by Tody's Towing. Towed motor vehicle form filled out and filed, copy made for police prosecutor. Owner of the Jeep came out and took possession of the vehicle. Kiflit was taken to NWH for evaluation of his injuries. Kiflit's driver history shows that he had an surchargable accident recently 05/30/2020. Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2080927 was filled out and prepared to be mailed to Kiflit at his Watertown address. Henok Kiflit is being cited for: 90/10 - Operating without a License (Learner's Permit violation; Kiflit, operator, was not accompanied by any motorist)

ON 8-24-20 AT APPROX. 0948HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 67 WALNUT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON WALNUT ST. HE WAS GRABBING AN ITEM FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND HIT VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 DRIVER STATES HE WAS NOT IN HIS PARKED VEHICLE BUT IN THE BACK YARD OF 67 WALNUT ST. HE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND WHEN HE CAME OUT HE SAW VEHICLE #1 HAD DRIVEN INTO HIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD MINOR REAR END DAMAGE. VEHICLE #1 HAD AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND A CRACKED WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE #1 WAS TOWED BY TODYS . ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

On 9/1/20 while working N493, I responded with N497 and the Fire Dept to 40 Crescent St for a report of a car into the house. On arrival I observed MA 6CM450 in the backyard of #40 unit C. It was stationary against the large AC Compressor in the rear of the unit, and appeared to had run over several large shrubs before coming to a stop. I spoke with vehicle owner and operator Marion Cohen 8/27/46. Cohen stated that as she was parking in the rear lot of the complex, she accidentally mistook the brake for the gas pedal. She in turn ended up going over the curb and through some bushes before hitting the compressor. There was a passenger in the vehicle identified as Milton Kornfeld 3/10/42. Both occupants were checked out by medics and declined transport. The airbags did not deploy. There does not appear to be any structural damage to anything other than the compressor. NFD checked the integrity of the house, and the compressor was unplugged. I took pictures of the scene and submitted the memory card to IT. Homeowner Xiaozhi Zhao and his family were present inside at the time of the collision and are unharmed. Tody's responded and removed the vehicle from the property. It sustained heavy front end damage and was towed to their lot via flatbed. A m/v inventory form was filled out. This report number has been provided to all parties for their respective insurance companies.

On Tuesday, October 27th 2020 at 18:40 hours, Myself N-499 and Ofc Crowe N498 responded to 546 Parker St for a single vehicle accident into a city tree. Upon arrival, I identified Mass Reg # 3GDM90, 2015 LEXS RX350, Color Gray had crashed into a City Tree. The airbags had not been deployed. The operator was no longer in the vehicle upon my arrival. He was identified as registered owner Brian Mcneill. Mcneill admitted he had operated the vehicle. Mcneill stated he was driving North on Parker St toward RT 9 headed home to Wellesley. Mcneill stated he was on his phone texting and lost sight of the road. Mcneill's vehicle veered off the side of the road and side swiped a City of Newton Tree causing heavy right side damage and loss of the front right tire. Mcneill's wife came to the scene to pick him up and drive him home. The set of golf clubs in the trunk of the vehicle was documented in the MV Inventory Crash Form. Mcneill suffered no injuries and signed a patient refusal with the medics. Tody's towed the vehicle. Mcneill was given MA Uniform Citation # T2013042 for the amount of $ 210 for M.G.L Ch 89/S4A Marked Lanes Violation and M.G.L Ch. 90/S13B Texting While Driving Violation. Pictures were taken of the accident and submitted to Newton IT Bureau.

MV1 stated she was attempting to manuever around vehicles to exit the street when "I stepped on the gas and not the brake" while in reverse subsequently going backwards, over a curb, across the lawn, and into the bushes of 17 St James Ter sustaining heavy damage throughout the vehicle. The homeowner of the residence reported damage to his curb, lawn, bushes and electrical conduit (Newton Fire checked the residence prior to clearing). Todys Towing responded and removed the vehicle from the lawn and leaving it on the street as the owner wanted AAA to respond. Due to airbag deployment, Fallon Ambulance responded to the scene, however the driver refused to be evaluated (also refused to sign a refusal).

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.

The operator of MV1 stated that they were driving Westbound on Washington St. when they saw an open parking spot on the other side of the road. The operator of MV1 stated that they tried to make a U turn heading Eastbound to try to get the open parking spot. MV1 was on the first lane and did not see MV2 on the second lane. MV1 had major damage to the left side of the vehicle, and all airbags were deployed. The operator of MV2 stated that they were driving Westbound on Washington St. when they saw MV1 attempt to make a U-Turn. MV2 stated that they did not have enough time to react which lead to the crash. MV2 had major damage to the front right side of the vehicle, and all airbags were deployed. Both parties had no injures and denied medical treatment. Todys's arrived on scene and took possession of both motor vehicles.

THE OPERATOR OF MV#1 STATED SHE WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND, DOWN WATERTOWN STREET, IN FRONT OF #429. SHE STATED SHE LOOKED DOWN FOR A SECOND, AND REAR-ENDED MV#2. THE OPERATOR OF MV#2 STATED HE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN HE WAS REAR-ENDED BY MV#1. MV#1 HAS MAJOR FRONT-END DAMAGE AND MV#2 HAS MAJOR REAR-END DAMAGE. ALL OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS WERE EVALUATED BY THE MEDICS AND SIGNED PATIENT REFUSALS. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOWED BY TODYS. THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Mv#1 was travelling on Walnut St S/B in the area of #762, slowing to a stop. Mv#2 operator was travelling directly behind #1 and rear ended #1. #2 could not stop in time as traffic was slowing to a stop. #1 sustained significant rear end damage. #1 operator was shaken up from impact, signed a patient refusal and was able to drive the vehicle away. #2 also sustained significant front end damage, both side airbags were deployed. #2 operator was not injured, signed a patient refusal and #2 was towed By Tody's.

THE OPERATOR OF MV#1 STATED SHE WAS TRAVELING E/B ON WASHINGTON STREET WHEN SHE REAR-ENDED MV#2. THE OPERATOR OF MV#2 STATED SHE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN SHE WAS REAR-ENDED BY MV#1. THERE WAS MAJOR FRONT-END DAMAGE TO MV#1 AND DAMAGED TO THE REAR END OF MV#2. MV#1 WAS TOWED BY TODY'S TOWING. THE OPERATOR OF MV#1 AND HER TWO PASSENGERS WERE TRANSPORTED TO NWH BY THE MEDICS FOR POSSIBLE INJURIES. MV#1 HAD FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Operator 1 states he was traveling in MV1 east on River Street on the way to the airport. Operator 1 states it was dark and raining and did not see MV2 parked on the side of the street, until he struck it. MV1 pushed MV2 approx. 15-20 feet where they both came to rest next to each other. No reported injuries, Medics evaluated and obtained a refusal die to airbag deployment. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's. NFD put speedy dry on a small spill.

MV#1 WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 445 WASHINGTON STREET WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK BY MV#2 IN THE REAR. THE OPERATOR OF MV#1 STATED SHE WAS IN THE MV AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE OPERATOR OF MV#2 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON WASHINGTON ST, WAS PUTTING HIS FACE MASK IN THE CUP HOLDER, LOOKED DOWN, AND STRUCK MV#1. THERE WAS MAJOR REAR DAMAGE TO MV#1 AND MINOR FRONT RIGHT DAMAGE TO MV#2. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. TODYS TOWED MV#1.

MV1 was exiting the parking lot when it crossed into MV2's lane of travel. MV1 then struck MV2 causing damage along the passenger side of MV2. MV1 also sustained minor damage to the front drivers side corner. Side airbags deployed in MV2 and MV2 had to be towed from the scene by AAA. MV1 was able to drive away from the scene. The occupants of MV2 were evaluated by medics and signed patient refusal forms.

The operator of MV1 was traveling north on Washington street when she attempted to switch lanes crossing into MV2's lane of travel. MV2 then struck MV1 immobilizing both vehicles. MV1 sustained damage to the drivers side of the vehicle. MV2's drivers side airbags deployed. MV2 sustained damage to the front and passenger side of the vehicle. The operator of MV1 was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Fallon Ambulance Service. The operator and both passengers of MV2 signed patient refusals. Both MV1 and MV2 were towed from the scene by Tody's.

The operator of MV#1 stated he was traveling northbound on Highland St. when he became distracted attempting to locate the street sign to input into his GPS. The driver's lack of attention to the roadway resulted in his vehicle rear ending MV#2 (unoccupied) which was parked facing northbound in front of 60 Highland St. MV#1 then continued into the parking lot of 60 Highland St. MV#1 sustained heavy front end damage including deployment of both front and side airbags. The operator of MV#1 was later transported to the hospital and his vehicle towed from the scene. MV#2 which sustained a flat rear tire and apparent damage to its axle was also towed from the scene, as it was obstructing the flow of traffic. Attempts to make contact with the owner of MV#2, were unsuccesfull.

MV1 operator stated she was exiting the Chestnuthill Mall parking area to go onto Hammond Pond Parkway. MV1 operator stated she did not know how but she did not see the curb on her driver side, and struck it. MV1 operator said after striking the curb, her MV jumped the curb, struck a sign and rested onto of bushes. The sign was taken off near the bottom and landed on her driver side door. MV1 sustained heavy front bumper, driver side, and under carriage damage. Only the ankle/lower leg airbags by the pedals deployed. MV1 operator did not report any injuries and refused medical treatment. MV1 was towed by Todys. Chestnuthill Mall Allied Security Officer Gentle responded, and the Mall manager Jim Riccio was notified. Jim will forward estimated damage next week.