crash_reports

The owner of MV#1 stated her vehicle was parked in the rear parking lot (Located on Rice St) of 1066 Centre St and was informed by 2 witnesses that stated her vehicle was struck by MV#2. I spoke to the 2 witnesses and they stated they were on the second floor of 1066 Centre St in suite #212 and had a bird's eye view of the rear parking lot on Rice St. The witnesses stated that MV#1 was parked while MV#2 was parked at an angle at a very close proximity to MV#1. The witnesses stated the operator of MV#2 was cleaning the snow off her vehicle, got into her vehicle then backed out of her parking space striking MV#1. The witnesses took a digital photograph of MV#2's registration (MA REG 763YC9). They described the operator of MV#2 as an Asian female in her 40's, 5'1" in height, operating a black colored "Buick" S.U.V type vehicle. MV#1 sustained minor damages to its front passenger door and bumper. A query of MA REG 763YC9 showed that it was registered to an Asian female to a black colored "Buick Rendezvous". The owner of MV#1 stated the owner of MV#2 also has a business in the same building at 630 Commonwealth Ave (Move2Boston Group). I spoke to the registered owner of MV#2 via telephone and she stated she was parked in the rear parking lot on Rice St but denied making contact with any vehicles. I could not observe MV#2 as it was not at the scene. At 14:40 I returned to 1066 Centre St and was able to observe MV#2. MV#2 displayed minor scrapes to its front driver's side bumper which was consistent relative to where both vehicles were parked. Based on the witnesses statements I will document this accident and provide this report number to the vehicle owners.

MV1 had just picked up a student at 56 Crescent Ave(at the intersection of Throwbridge). He made the pick up just west of the stop sign. He turned off his illuminated bus stop sign, paused and then began to pull into traffic. MV2 was stopped at the stop sign on Trowbridge st at Crescent St waiting for the bus to turn off the stop sign. When the bus turned it off, it appeared to him that the bus was not pulling into traffic. MV2 began to turn left "very slowly". As he was driving next to the van, the van pulled into traffic and the 2 MVs touched mirrors. There was no damage to either MV. A BLS ambulance was called to the scene because there were three students on board. All parents showed up and signed refusals for their children. Pictures were taken of the two mirrors that had no damage. The following parents showed up on scene to sign refusals for their children: Gareth Gorman for Sophia 617-515-1576 Lori for Harry Melchionno 617-527-7751 Malagros Falu for Nathalie Cedno The students belong to the Oak Hill Middle school and they were notified.

Owner of MV1 Andrew Strunsky stated he was teaching his son Benjamin who has a learns permit how to drive he was operating MV1 when he hit the gas instead of the brake and struck a fence belonging to (A.J. Virgilio ) he then proceeded to hit MV2 which was parked. Operator of MV2 stated she was sitting in the drivers seat of the bus when MV1 struck the driver side door of the vehicle. MV1 had significant damage to the front right hood and bumper. MV2 had significant damage to the driver side door. MV2 was pushed into MV3. MV3 had minor damage to the front driver side of the bumper. Operator of MV2 was transported to NWH for minor injuries.

On 08/13/19 at 14:53 hours, I responded to a hit and run motor vehicle accident located at 244 Needham Street. The operator of MV1 states she was parked in a parking spot to the right of the Splash business at 244 Needham Street. The parking spot is located on Charlemont Street. After parking, she was sitting in her motor vehicle when she heard a bump to her driver's side rear end from MV2 backing up from a parking spot across from her. She says the operator of MV2 turned and looked at her and kept proceeding (NB) on Charlemont towards Needham Street. She then exited her vehicle to try and get the operator's attention to no avail. She took a photo of MV2 which was a black Toyota Highlander bearing MA reg.# R85045. She described the operator as a white female in her forties with possibly dark curly hair. I observed minor paint damage and scratches to the driver's side rear quarter panel area. The operator is unsure if that damage is from the accident. The owner of MV2, Steven Masterson has a residential address of 40 Wild Acres Rd in North Attleboro, MA and a mailing address of 34 Central Street Foxborough, MA. A telephone search revealed a phone number of (269)857-7814 for him out of Aiken, SC and the Foxborough address but the number is not in service. UPDATE: I was provided a phone number for Masterson from N. Attleboro PD. On 08/16/19 at 12:45 hours, I spoke to Sheila Masterson who stated she was driving MV2 at the time of the reported accident. She stated that she was unaware that she struck MV1 and saw the other operator looking at her but thought nothing of it. Due to the accident being very minor or possibly no damage at all, no further action will be taken. Masterson was provided with the other operator's information.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Beacon Street and Roslyn Road, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash. The weather at the time of the crash was overcast. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street and Roslyn Road are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the bicyclist involved in the crash, Steven Greenzang (S96615185). Greenzang stated he was traveling Westbound on Beacon Street in the shoulder lane on his black Specialized bicycle. Greenzang had a yellow reflective vest on and was wearing a helmet at this time. Greenzang stated a vehicle in the travel lane to his left drove by him and hit the mirror located on his left handlebar. I observed damage to the mirror. Greenzang report no injuries. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Sarah Bonfanti (S66811372). Bonfanti stated she was parked in front of 1411 Beacon Street waiting to pick up a co-worker that resides at that address. Bonfanti stated a bicycle traveling on the sidewalk to her right crashed into the passenger side door mirror of her 2008 Toyota Scion (MA: 681YH1). Bonfanti stated the bicyclist was acting "crazy" during her interaction with him and he was trying to take her picture. Bonfanti stated she got back into her vehicle and moved up the roadway to wait for police to arrive on scene. I canvassed the area where the accident occurred with Sgt. Dempsey. There was glass from the passenger side mirror of MV1 and Greenzang's bicycle in the main travel lane of the roadway and the shoulder lane where Greenzang stated he was traveling. We also observed a large tree and a telephone pole on the sidewalk next to the roadway where the accident is alleged to have occurred. After speaking with all parties involved, observing the location of the glass in the roadway from the crash, and the location of the tree and telephone pole on the sidewalk where he accident occurred; Greenzang would not have been able to operate his bicycle on the sidewalk and be close enough to the roadway to make contact with MV1. Prior to clearing the accident, I asked Bonfanti if she had any questions and if she wanted to report any injuries. Bonfanti stated she was hit by the bicyclist during her exchange with him and began grabbing her left leg. I asked Bonfanti why she did not inform the officers on scene that she was assaulted. Bonfanti stated she said something to our Dispatch when she called. I asked Bonfanti if her leg was injured. Bonfanti stated I was putting words in her mouth and that she was just scratching her leg. Bonfanti then stated she was hit in the right shoulder. I asked Bonfanti if she would like an ambulance to respond and evaluate her. Bonfanti declined and stated she was more concerned about her mirror. I advised Bonfanti if she wanted to pursue charges against Greenzang she could do so in Newton District Court. I listened to the 9-1-1 recording Bonfanti made in regards to this incident. Bonfanti stated a pedestrian busted out her window. Bonfanti then stated to our dispatcher that the bicyclist lost control of his bicycle and smashed into her car. During her exchange with the our dispatcher, I did not hear Bonfanti say she was physically assaulted by Greenzang.

OPERATOR OF MV 1 WAS PULLED OVER IN FRONT OF 275 WASHINGTON STREET WITH HIS HAZARD LIGHTS ON. HIS MV WAS PARKED FACING WEST IN A BUS STOP ONLY AREA, AND WAS FAR ENOUGH OFF OF THE CURB THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ALSO SLIGHTLY IMPEDING THE OUTER TRAVEL LANE CLOSEST TO THE SIDEWALK. A BICYCLIST WAS TRAVELING WEST ON WASHINGTON STREET AND JUST AS HE WAS PASSING MV 1, THE OPERATOR OF MV 1 OPENED UP HIS DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED RIGHT IN THE PATH OF THE BICYCLIST AND A COLLISION OCCURRED, SENDING THE BICYCLIST TO THE GROUND. HE SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. THE OPERATOR OF MV 1 SUSTAINED NO INJURIES AND HIS DOOR SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE.

On 11/12/2019 at 12:26 hours, I responded to the Star Market parking lot located at 2040 Commonwealth Avenue for a motor vehicle pedestrian accident. The parking lot is a public/thru way that motorists use to access the Star Market along with other businesses. The weather at the time was cloudy and rainy and the parking lot was saturated. Prior to my arrival, the pedestrian involved left the scene and did not want to speak to the officer nor wanted medical attention. Ofc. Claflin then cancelled Cataldo Ambulance. The pedestrian, Mary Alexander, left her information with a store employee prior to leaving. I spoke to the operator of MV # 1 (Joshua Randel MD Lic.# R534440603244) who stated that he was travelling through the third row of the Star Market parking lot at an appropriate speed. He was then attempting to make a left turn near the entrance/exit of the store. He says that there was a large white van parked in the end handicapped spot towards the left of him. He says the van was sticking out in the spot limiting his visibility. As he was half way through his left turn and coming around the corner, he was not able to see a pedestrian pushing a shopping carriage. He then struck the carriage that was being pushed by Mary Alexander. He further says that the cart jolted Ms. Alexander and she fell down to the ground. At the time, Alexander was walking through the lot near the store entrance heading back towards the parked cars. She was not in the crosswalk at the time which was approximately ten feet down from her location. After, I attempted to go to Ms. Alexander's residence to follow up. I spoke to her friend who was bringing up Alexander's groceries and she stated that she decided to go to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. I then spoke to Ms. Alexander in the lobby of the hospital. She stated that she was exiting the store through the lot with her shopping carriage. She believes she was approximately eight feet away from the door when all of a sudden she only saw red coming at her. She believes MV # 1 was speeding at the time. I asked her if she was struck by the vehicle or was the shopping carriage only struck. She replied that she did not know and only remembers falling to the ground after. She sustained a large bruise to the inside palm area of her right hand and her left knee was swollen. Digital photos of the scene were taken and pictures of Ms. Alexander's injuries were taken at the hospital. As far as possible video surveillance, I was told that the Loss Prevention Department has to access the video. On 11/13/19 at approximately 14:20 hours, I went in to the Star Market and spoke to the manager, Nidal Rajeh, inquiring about possible video surveillance. He said there is coverage in the parking lot and he was able to show me the video. A copy of the video would have to be done by Loss Prevention which I requested. I observed at the 12:12pm mark in the video, MV # 1 was parked five spots up from the third row of the lot that he was exiting. I also observed a white transport van parked in the end handicapped spot mentioned by the operator but it was parked correctly and not limiting visibility. Next, MV # 1 backs out of the spot and drives forward going at a reasonable speed. The pedestrian (Alexander) has already exited the store with her carriage and is walking at an angle toward the same third row of parked cars. As the pedestrian is walking towards the direction of MV # 1, it appears that the pedestrian should be visible to him. MV # 1 then starts to take the left turn around the corner without slowing or stopping and strikes the carriage head on. Due to the impact, Alexander then loses grasp of the carriage and it goes past her twisting her body around. She then hits and rolls up on the hood of the vehicle on her left side. MV # 1 then suddenly stops and immediately gets out and provides assistance to the pedestrian. Due to the video surveillance, Mr. Randel will be issued/mailed MA Uniform Citation # T2012347 for Ch. 90/14/A Failure to slow for a pedestrian.

Operator of MV1 parked his car in the parking lot and went into the business, when he returned there was damage to the front passenger bumper area. Upon reviewing the cameras I was able to see the operator of MV1 park his vehicle in a space. At approximately 1841 hours MV2, a gray or darker colored Ford F150, pulls across spaces and attempts to go next to MV1. MV2 stops abruptly puts it in reverse and leaves. It appeared as if MV1 was struck by MV2.. It should be noted the camera is in black and white, unable to get any clear images of the license plate of MV2. No injuries reported.

Ms. Cooney states that she pulled into a parking space at Marshall's Department Store and when attempting to hit the brake she accidently hit the accelerator causing her vehicle to jump the curb, crash into the fence, and become stuck on top of a bush. The damage to the fence is estimated at approximately $1,000. Ms. Cooney reported no injuries and Tody's responded to the scene and removed the car from the berm. The vehicle did not sustain any apparent damage at this time and was driven from the scene. I provided the manager of Marshall's, Adriana Guara, with a copy of the crash report number and contacted the building's landlord, Dana, and updated him on how to obtain a copy of the crash report.

On Friday, February 7, 2020 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the rear parking lot of 1 Boylston Street, Newton for a report of a hit and run motor vehicle crash. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Hong Zhang (S39408212). Zhang stated while operating her 2019 Volkswagon Tiguan (MA: 6YJF90), she was attempting to back out of a parking spot in the parking lot behind 25 Boylston Street, Newton. Zhang stated while backing out of the spot she crashed into an unknown vehicle traveling Westbound through the parking lot. Zhang stated the only information she had for the other vehicle was that it was a large red and black truck. I observed damage to the rear trunk window of MV1. Zhang reported no injuries. Zhang stated she was unsure if she hit the vehicle or if something fell off of it as it was passing by. I went to several local businesses in the area in an attempt to view surveillance footage of the area where the accident occurred with a negative result. While canvassing the area for the other vehicle involved, I observed a red dump truck (MA CON: T71619) removing snow on the property next to Hammond Pond Parkway. The operator stated he has been working down that end of the parking lot for most of the morning and stated he was not involved in a crash. I observed no fresh damage to the vehicle consistent with a crash.

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 August 31st, 2020 at approximately 09:33 hours while working N491 I responded to Adams Court for a reported two vehicle crash. On my arrival I first spoke with Officer Pelligrine who reported that a tenant of his identified as Alexandra Locke had her parked car struck by a delivery truck. I then spoke with Alexandra Locke(owner vehicle #1) who stated that her parked MV was backed into by vehicle #2(Anheuser Busch delivery truck) witnessed by her landlord Jim Pelligrine. (damaged to her passenger side rear). I then spoke with the operator #2 who reported that he had drove straight down Adams Court from Adams St and was backing up to go towards his delivery area for Dions liquor store on Watertown St when he accidently struck MV#1 which was parked at the time. Both swapped information. There were no tows or any injuries from this accident.

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.

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).

On Friday, January 29, 2021, Mr. Jose Bonilla (S73276930) stated he was operating a 2016 Thomas School bus (MA: SB40311) owned by Eastern Bus Company at the intersection of Crafts Street and the driveway to 34 Crafts Street, Newton. Crafts Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Mr. Bonilla stated he proceeded to take a right turn onto Crafts Street from the driveway and the passenger side of his vehicle made contact with a fire hydrant. The crash caused the hydrant to fall to the roadway. No injuries reported. City noticed of damage. Photos of damage were submitted to the IT Bureau.

On Friday 2/5/21 at approximately 0457 hours while assigned to marked unit n499 I was dispatched to 300 Boylston Street (Lifetime Fitness) for a report of a vehicle that drove into the security gate at the entrance to the parking garage. Upon arrival I spoke with SLOSS Mark (Security Officer) who stated a member of Lifetime Fitness was entering the parking garage and did not see the security gate down and drove into it. Impact caused the gate to bend in several areas and rendedered it inoperable in the down position. SLOSS contacted building maintenance and was awaiting their arrival. SLOSS further stated he works 4 days a week and the security gate is usuall lifted between 4 and 5 am every morning. SLOSS stated their are sometimes cones also blocking the gate, but not always, this morning was a busy morning and cones were not in front of the gate. After speaking with SLOSS I spoke with the operator, SHIELDS David, who stated he comes to the gym the same time every morning and the security gate is usually up, but when the gate is down it is difficult to see. He also had another member of the gym come talk to me and stated that the gate is difficult to see when it is in the down position. SHIELDS stated this morning he did not realize the gate was down and drove into it causing the damage. Upon my arrival I observed the entrance of the parking garage to be very well lit and the gate to be obvious.

The owner of MV#1 stated she had parked her vehicle in front of 50 Union St on Saturday 03/13 and discovered a hand written note on her windshield. The note was from a party who witnessed MV#2 struck MV#1. MV#1 sustained minor damages to its driver's side door (Lower panel). I spoke to the witness who stated on Saturday 03/13 at 14:30 he was sitting outside at 45 Union St (The Bar-A-Mor Restaurant) and observed MV#2 attempting to parallel park behind MV#1. The witness stated he heard a loud bang and observed MV#1 shook. The witness then observed 2 Asian parties (1 male party and 1 female party) exit MV#2 while carrying carpet/ rugs walking northbound on Langley Rd. The witness stated he was unsure if the male or the female party was operating MV#2. The witness described MV#2 as a black colored "BMW X5" SUV bearing New York registration GFS4413. The witness stated he was unsure what part of MV#2 made contact with MV#1 but believes it to be either its front passenger side tire area or rear passenger side tire area. I spoke to the operator of MV#2 and she stated she is the owner of a BMW X5 SUV bearing New York registration GFS4413 and was in Newton Massachusetts on Saturday 03/13 delivering some carpet/ rugs to a nearby business. The operator of MV#2 stated she was unaware she had made contact with any vehicles. The operator of MV#2 was forthcoming with her information and provided her driver's license number along with her insurance provider. Based on the statements made to me, I will not pursue this accident further. The operator of MV#2 was provided with this accident report number and advised to contact her insurance provider.

On March 29, 2021 at approximately 17:40 hours I responded to 33 Boylston St, Juice Pressed, for a report of a single vehicle crash into a building. Upon arrival, I observed a black Mercedes SUV (MV1) parked in front of Juice Pressed with glass on the hood of the vehicle. The window pane store front and right door to the "Juice Press" storefront were shattered and broken. The operator of MV1 said that she was stopped in the parking space in front of Juice pressed ordering her drinks via the mobile app for pickup when she thought the vehicle was in park she took her foot off of the brake and accidentally hit the gas peddle. The vehicle crashed into the front of the store traveling about 2-3 feet into the building, breaking the front glass and door. No patrons were within striking distance of glass or the vehicle. Two employees were inside the business and said they were 15-20ft away from where the vehicle made contact. Newton Fire were on scene, management for "the Street", and "Juice Pressed" were notified and responded and arranged for the storefront to be boarded up. Management and vehicle owners were given the accident report number and information on how to obtain the report.

On 06/14/21 at approximately 12:00 hours, Sgt. Wade received an email from Nina Wang (D.P.W. Transportation Traffic Superintendent) that a city utility trailer with a signboard attached to it was struck by another motor vehicle at 275 Brookline Street sometime over the weekend between 06/11/21 and 06/14/21. A photo was sent over in the email of the utility trailer and signboard knocked over on it's side over the sidewalk. The utility trailer is 2020 Wanco color orange bearing MA Official registration # M9994A. The trailer was parked in the bicycle lane of the northbound travel lane next to 275 Brookline Street. The signboard was there in an attempt to get motorists to drive the speed limit due to the Memorial Spalding School located at 250 Brookline Street. On 06/14/21 at approximately 12:00 hours, I responded to Brookline Street to photograph the trailer and possibly process the scene. The trailer could not be located. I learned later that the trailer had already been towed by Tody's towing and brought to the City D.P.W. yard located at 110 Crafts Street. On 06/15/21 at approximately 09:00 hours, I went over to 110 Crafts Street and was told that the trailer/signboard was in the garage. The trailer was already being repaired to be placed back in to service. It had sustained damage to the two rear brackets where the jacks are located and the license plate bracket and registration plate were bent. The signboard message frame board is no longer aligned properly as a result of the accident but reportedly still functions. After, I then responded back to 275 Brookline Street and took digital photos of the scene. I observed in the bike lane at the accident scene two small pieces of lens covers to a vehicle with no identifying marks. I also did a canvass for possible surveillance cameras in the area. There was no response at number 269 and 275 Brookline Street but I left a note for them to call me. 283 Brookline Street has no surveillance cameras. Memorial Spalding School is across the street from the accident and I observed a camera on the side of the building which faces the staff parking lot on to Brookline Street. I spoke to a staff member Jesse Brackett at the school. He called David Stickney (Superintendent of Schools) and notified him of the accident. Mr. Stickney was provided with my email and will send over any possible footage if he has it. At approximately 12:45 hours, I spoke to Mike Sylvester who resides at 275 Brookline Street. He stated that he had surveillance footage and emailed it over to me. I viewed the footage which is a camera that views his approx. 75 foot driveway leading out to Brookline Street. There is a fence and bushes behind where the signboard is located which limits it's view. The video shows the accident took place on 06/11/21 at 18:48 hours. At this time, you can see the trailer is struck and slowly falls over on it's side. Immediately after a white colored four door sedan continues to slowly drive past the scene northbound on Brookline Street in the bicycle lane without stopping. Two other vehicles behind the white sedan drive around to the left of the white vehicle at this point. In the footage, you can not view the registration number, operator details, or the type of sedan from the footage. On 06/16/21 at 09:40 hours, I spoke to David Stickney who called the Traffic Bureau. He stated that he had footage of the accident but it did not reveal any other details besides the same white sedan striking the trailer.

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the front entrance of the Brown Middle School located at 125 Meadowbrook Road in Newton for a single vehicle crash involving a City of Newton contracted school bus. It was also reported by Newton Dispatch that one of the occupants on the bus had suffered an arm injury as a result of the crash. Meadowbrook Road is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The road surface at the time of the crash was dry. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. When I arrived, I was updated by Officer Iarossi that the crash involved a City of Newton contracted school bus transporting students from the Williams School (141 Grove Street, Newton). The students were participating in "Step Up" day and were leaving Brown to go back to Williams. Officer Iarossi stated a student on the bus was injured as a result of the crash. Tegan Quirk was transported by Fallon Medics to Newton Wellesley Hospital with a right arm injury. The remaining students that were on the bus reported no injuries to staff at the time and were moved to another bus to be transported back to the Williams School. I asked the Brown staff that was assembled in front of the school to contact the Williams School and ask them to hold the children involved in the crash at the school once they arrived. I made this request so we could make sure there weren't any new injuries reported; and I wanted to inquire if any of the children witnessed the incident. The staff stated they would contact Williams and relay the request. I spoke with the operator of the school bus (MA BUN: BU44536), Mr. John Aubert (S48613114). Mr. Aubert stated he was operating bus #361 while transporting students from Brown Middle School to the Williams School. Mr. Aubert stated as he was preparing to leave Brown, he made an announcement to students on the bus to sit down. Mr. Aubert stated he got the okay to leave from one of the staff members on the bus. Mr. Aubert stated there was another bus parked in front of him prior to leaving. Mr. Aubert stated he began to reverse the bus to create distance from the bus in front of him, and then operated the bus forward to exit from his position on the right side of the road and merge into the travel lane to his left around the bus parked in front of him. Mr. Aubert stated as he merged onto the roadway, he heard screaming from the students on the bus and the rear passenger side of the bus made contact with a brick support column in front of the school positioned along the sidewalks edge next to the roadway. Mr. Aubert stated he exited the bus and observed a student's arm pinned on the rear passenger side of the bus between the side of the bus and the brick column. Mr. Aubert stated he got back in the bus and reversed it until the students arm was free. Mr. Aubert stated at this time, staff helped the injured student. The staff there helped facilitate transportation for the remaining students back to the Williams School. Mr. Aubert reported no injuries, but was concerned for the welfare of the student. After speaking with Mr. Aubert, I observed damage to the school bus and the brick support column as a result of the crash. I observed fresh damage (scrapes) to the rear passenger side of the school bus between the last passenger side window and the back of the bus. I also observed fresh damage to the brick support column. The column is a support to an overhead covering that runs from the sidewalk to the front entrance of the school. There was fresh paint transfer from the bus and a crack in the column. Pictures were taken of the damage and submitted to the IT Bureau. The travel lane where the crash took place is a one way access road that runs from Meadowbrook Road to the front of the school, and exits onto a parking lot between the Brown Middle School and the Oak Hill Middle School. I responded to the Williams School to follow up with staff there regarding this crash. All of the students that were involved in the crash had been released prior to my arrival. I spoke with the Principal of the Williams School, Ms. Ayesha Farag, Ms. Michal Shapiro (Social Worker), and Ms. Katie Costello (School Nurse) about the students on the bus. They stated no injuries were reported to them, and they notified the parents of the involved parties about the crash. They also provided me with contact information for all of the students on the bus at the time of the crash. I spoke with the three teachers that were on the bus at the time of the crash, Ms. Kimberly Andersen, Ms. Tess McLean, and Ms. Katherine O'Leary. All three teachers stated prior to the bus leaving Brown Middle School they accounted for all of the students and were ready to leave to travel back to the Williams School. One of the teachers recalled hearing the bus driver make an announcement to the bus that they were about to leave, but could not recall the exact wording of the announcement. The teachers stated as the bus began to move, they heard screaming from the rear of the bus, looked back, and saw a student's arm stuck outside the window. After realizing the student was injured, they assisted with helping to free the student from his pinned position. They helped the injured student until EMS arrived on scene. They assisted the remaining students by directing them away from the crash and onto another bus for transportation back to Williams. The three teachers reported no injuries as a result of the crash. I responded to the Newton Wellesley Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room to check on the status of the injured student, Tegan Quirk. I spoke with Tegan and his mother, Kathryn Quirk in his room. While attempting to talk to Tegan and his mother, Tegan became very upset and did not want to talk about the specifics of the crash. Out of courtesy for Tegan, I exited the room and spoke with his mother outside the room. I explained to Ms. Quirk the events of the crash, and how her son's arm became injured. I asked Ms. Quirk if she could assist me with faciliating a conversation with Tegan about the events of the crash. I explained to her I understood how traumatic the events of the crash were for her son, but as part of my investigation I would need to find out what led to Tegan's arm being outside the bus window at the time of the crash. While speaking to his mother, Tegan explained that he was waving to a friend with his arm out of the bus window when the bus started to move. Tegan stated his arm hit the column, and became stuck between the bus and the column. Tegan stated he was screaming for the bus to move and that it took forever for the bus to move so he could free his arm. Tegan stated the bus driver gave no warning to the students that the bus was going to start moving. The staff at Newton Wellesley Hospital stated Tegan has a right arm injury. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time due to further examination that needs to take place. I advised Ms. Quirk about the conversations I had with the other parties involved. I spoke with Mr. David Stickney (Head of Facilities) from the Newton Public Schools to try and obtain footage of the crash. Mr. Stickney stated unfortunately there is not footage of the crash from the Brown Middle School or Oak Hill Middle School surveillance cameras. I advised Ms. Regina Moody (Newton Public Schools Transportation Director) about the crash. Ms. Moody was able to show me footage of the incident from the camera inside the bus. In the footage, the bus driver can be heard announcing to the students prior to the bus moving, "Guys, guys, get off the seat and sit correctly". One of the teachers can be seen doing a count of the students. The teacher is heard saying to the student, "Everyone needs to be in a seat and sitting at 3 and 2 and 1 and thank you." Student are observed still standing up. The teacher is then heard saying, "sit down sit down." After the teacher passes the students in the back of the bus, she says, "We are good." to the front of the bus. Students are then observed standing after she passes. As the bus begins to back up, students can be observed standing in the rear of the bus and not sitting down on their seats. As the bus moves forward, a student (Tegan Quirk) can be seen standing on his seat and extending his right arm out of the last window on the passenger side of the bus. Screaming can then be heard as his arm makes contact with a support column on the passenger side of the bus. The bus is stopped, the driver exits the bus to asses what happend, gets back on the bus, and reverses the bus a short distance. The injured students right arm is released and he brings his arm back into the bus through the window. The amount of time between the students arm being pinned against the column to when it is released is approximately 40 seconds. After speaking with all parties involved and reviewing the footage from inside the bus, it appears that Bus #361 was pulling out of it's parked position in front of the Brown Middle School to enter the roadway and return students to the Williams School. A student that was sitting in the last row on the passenger side of the bus extended his right arm out of a window next to his seat to say goodbye to a friend. While his right arm was extended out of the rear passenger side window of the bus , the bus collided with a brick support column affixed to the sidewalk in front of the school. When the bus made contact with the column, the students right arm made contact with a brick support column and became pinned between the column and the passegner side of the bus. After the students arm was freed from it's pinned position, the student was able to bring his arm back into the school bus and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for a right arm injury.

ON 7-2-21 AT APPROX. 1317HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 83 WALNUT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS WAITING TO EXIT THE DRIVEWAY BETWEEN 75 AND 83 WALNUT ST. DRIVER STATES THERE WERE TWO PICKUP TRUCKS BLOCKING THE EXIT TO WALNUT ST. VEHICLE #2 STARTED BACKING UP AND HIT VEHICLE #1 IN THE FRONT END CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1 FRONT END. I SPOKE TO THE OWNER OF VEHICLE #2. HE STATES HE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE THE WORK SITE AT 75 WALNUT ST. PRIOR TO LEAVING HE FORGOT AN ITEM ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF 75 WALNUT ST. HE WENT TO GET THE ITEM AND WHILE RETRIEVING IT HE HEARD THE CRASH. HE SAW HIS SON ( RENEN DEPAULA ) CRYING AND WENT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. I SPOKE TO RENEN DEPAULA. HE STATES HE IS NOT LICENSED BUT SINCE HIS DAD WAS BUSY AND THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WANTED TO GET OUT HE FIGURED HE WOULD DO HIS DAD A SOLID AND MOVE THE CAR FOR HIM. HE STATES HE PLACED THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHILE BACKING WENT TO QUICKLY AND WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE #1. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES, ALL VEHICLES WERE STILL OPERATIONAL. ALL PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that as he was travelling Eastbound on Centre St he changed lanes to the right prior to the collision with Vehicle #2. The operator of Vehicle #2 stated that as she was travelling Eastbound on Centre St Vehicle #1 entered the lane, colliding with her vehicle, and causing her to drive onto the island, and over 2 posted signs, and bushes. Both parties refused medical attention when it was offered. Both vehicles were also towed from the scene as a result of being disabled. Pictures of the damages to city property were taken, and added to Incident #

MV 1 was parked westbound on Commonwealth Ave in front of 11 Commonwealth Ave when MV 2 side swiped MV 1. The operator of MV 1 was making a delivery to the business at 11 Comm Ave. MV 1 sustained zero damage from the side swipe. The operator of MV 2 was operating westbound on Comm Ave and did not realize how close she was to MV 1. MV 2 sideswiped MV 1 causing moderate damage to the right side of MV 2. Both windows of the passenger side of MV 2 were disabled from the collision. The operator of MV 2 was not injured and signed a patient refusal with Fallon medics. MV 2 was towed by triple A per the owners request.

On Thursday, January 20, 2022, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 1446 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of an MVA involving a City of Newton contracted school bus. The weather at the time of the crash was light rain. The road surface was wet. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Mr. Ralph Ghera (S43446773). Mr. Ghera stated he is a driver for JSC Transportation (contracted by the City of Newton) and was picking up a student to transport them to Newton South High School. Mr. Ghera stated his vehicle, a 2019 Ford Transit Van (MA SPN: 109403 ), was parked in front of Beacon Street (E) with it's red flashing lights activated while Ms. Ella Glennon was entering the vehicle for transport. At this time, MV2 (2020 Lincoln Aviator (MA: 3AB494) travelled past MV1 Eastbound on Beacon Street and disregarded the flashing lights that were activated on the van. MV2's front passenger side door mirror made contact with MV1's front driver side door mirror. I observed very minor damage to the mirrors on both vehicles. No injuries were reported. I spoke with Ella's father, Ian Glennon, on scene and made him aware of his daughters involvement in the crash. Mr. Glennon stated his daughter was not injured. Ella was then transported to Newton South by Mr. Ghera. The operator of MV2, Mr. Yipei Zhang (S13848781), was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation 265793AB in hand for Chapter 90, Section 14 (Fail to stop for a school bus). Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.

On Tuesday 3/1/22 at approximately 1300 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 980 Boylston Street for a report of a motor vehicle into a building. Upon arrival fire and medics were on scene treating the operator of motor vehicle #1 (EDMAN Brigitta). EDMAN's vehicle crashed into the front of Mr K's Liquor store smashing out the front window and doing minor damage to the inside of the store. Prior to striking the building she also slightly struck an Anton Cleaner's van doing very little to no damage to the van. EDMAN states she was attempting to park in the handicap parking spot in front of the store when she accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake, which caused her vehicle to lunge forward and crash into the front of the building. EDMAN was not trapped in the vehicle but had difficulty exiting the vehicle so she was assisted by Newton Fire. EDMAN was also evaluated and transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Medi 4. While on scene Newton Inspectional Services was notified and responded to determine the structural integrity of the building. After looking inside the building Inspectional Services requested the vehicle be removed at which time Tody's was notified. Upon removal Inspectional Services also inspected the outside of the structure and determined the structural integrity of the building was not compromised and Mr. K's was able to stay open for business. Due to the nature of the crash I requested through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle an immediate threat license suspension / revocation for EDMAN's drivers license. Seven pictures were taken and forwarded to IT to be attached to this report.

On Tuesday 3/15/22 at approximately 823 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of Countryside School (191 Dedham Street) for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator, EBRIL-LEL Margarita, of motor vehicle #1, (695DE1). She states her vehicle was parked along the Northbound Side of Dedham Street diagonally across from Countryside School. She was at the back of her drivers side with the rear door open. She states while leaning into the vehicle her door was struck causing damage to the drivers side of her vehicle and rear drivers side door. After speaking with EBRIL-LEL I spoke with the operator, KARTASHOVA Natalia, of motor vehicle #2, ( 5LAA458). She states she was trying to drive passed MV#! that was parked on the side of the road and thought she had enough room between the oncoming traffic and the MV#1. She states EBRIL-LEL opened the door at the last minutes and she didn't have time to avoid hitting the door. During this time of the morning this area is extremely busy with both motor vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic as it is drop-off for Countryside school. Cars are permitted to park on both side of the street in order to drop their children off at school. The parking situation causes narrow passage lanes

On Monday, May 9, 2022, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 25 Berkshire Road, Newton, for a report of an MVA involving a City of Newton owned street sweeper and a City of Newton contracted school bus. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Berkshire Road is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Mr. Norman Fryar (S20854611), stated he was operating a City of Newton owned 2017 Elgn Pelican street sweeper (MA: MVN M96170) on Berkshire Road. Mr. Fryar stated as he was sweeping the street he was in the Eastbound lane traveling North. Mr. Fryar stated there was a vehicle parked ahead of him and to avoid it he began to change lanes to his left to go around it. Mr. Fryar stated as he was chaning lanes his phone was ringing and as he reached for the phone the driver side of his sweeper crashed into the front passenger side of a passing school bus. Mr. Fryar reported no injuries. I observed damage to the driver side of the sweeper. I spoke with the operator of MV2, Ms. Ana Mendes (S72311538). Ms. Mendes stated she was operating a City of Newton contracted school bus (MA: BU44536) on Berkshire Road with 25 students on board with a final destination of Bigelow Middle School. Ms. Mendes stated she was traveling North on Berkshire Road when she observed a street sweeper in front of her. Ms. Mendes stated she entered the Westbound land of Berkshire Road to go around the street sweeper. Ms. Mendes stated as she was passing the street sweeper, it made an abrupt left turn and it's driver side crashed into the front passenger side door/mirror of the school bus. Ms. Mendes reported no injuries. I observed moderate damage to the passegner side of MV2. After the initial crash, it was reported by both parties that MV1 attempted to back up to allow students to exit the bus through the passenger side door. As MV1 was backing up, it crashed into the middle passenger side of the school bus. There were 25 Bigelow Middle School students on the bus at the time of the crash. Ms. Mendes state she contacted her dispatch for further instructions on what to do with the students. Ms. Mendes stated to Sgt. Wade that the Eastern Bus Company dispatch instructed her to keep the students on the bus and wait for Police and EMS to arrive. Ms. Mendes stated after speaking with her dispatch, another school bus arrived at the scene. The decision was made by Ms. Mendes to have the students exit her school bus and be transported to Bigelow Middle School prior to my arrival. Ms. Mendes was advised in the future to follow the policy set forth by her Eastern Bus Company, the City of Newton, and the Newton Police Department. After clearing Berkshire Road, myself and Sgt. M. Wade responded to the Bigelow Middle School to check on the welfare of the students that were on the bus at the time of the crash. We were greeted by the school's Asssitant Principle Mr. Lucas Mogensen. Mr. Mogensen stated all of the students that were on the bus at the time of the crash were staged on the bus when it arrived at the school. Mr. Mogensen stated the school nurse Ms. Shannon Loughnane evaluated each student as they exited the bus and there were no injuries reported at this time.

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.