crash_reports

Oper of veh # 1 and both occupants state that veh # 1 was pulled over to the side of Union Street (public way in city of Newton) waiting as someone was pulling out of a street parking spot when it was hit by veh # 2 who was traveling EB on Union Street. All occupants of the vehicle felt the collision which caused minor damage. They stated the blue Subaru kept going but went around the block and stopped near vehicle to see if there was damage to MV #1, When Oper 2 realized they were taking picture of his vehicle he fled the area without talking to anyone involved. They described Oper #2 as an Asian male, Veh # 2 was registered to an Asian male. Tried contacting owner of veh 2 however listed number was invalid. Citation mailed to Oper # 2 for leaving the scene of property damage.

MV#1 stated while traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave he closed his eyes for a few moments causing his vehicle to veer to the right. MV#1 drove up on the curb and struck a overhanging street light. MV#1 sustained heavy front end damage as well as uprooting the overhanging street light. Operator of MV#1 stated he had minor injuries and signed a patient refusal. Operator of MV#1 was given the following roadside tests, due to the time and circumstances of the incident. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus - Pass One Leg Stand - Pass Walk And Turn - Pass Operator of MV#1 showed no signs of impairment. Through my training and experience I calculated MV#1 had speeds of approximately +50MPH. Tody's towed the MV, a towed MV inventory form was completed. Pictures taken on scene submitted to IT.

The operator of MV#1 stated that he was traveling east on Washington St in the right hand lane in front of #1232 Washington St when his MV was struck by MV#2, who was also traveling east on Washington St in the left bound lane. The female operator of MV#2 pulled over initially, but then left the area. Operator #1 took a photograph of MV#2 and reports a female was operating Ma. Reg. 5HW272, a Toyt. Highlander. Mansfield PD notified and will have owner of MV#2 contact me.

On Wednesday April 10th, 2019 at approximately 0755 hours I responded to the area of Centre Street and Washington Street for two car motor vehicle accident involving a Newton school bus with children on board. Centre Street and Washington Street are both public ways in the City of Newton. At the time of the accident the weather was cloudy with light rain. The road conditions were fairly dry. I spoke to the operator of MV1 identified as Julie Lym (S16060051) who stated she was traveling northbound on Washington Street onto the Centre Street bridge. MV1 stated she was attempting to cut across lanes to merge on to the Mass Pike Westbound. MV1 stated traffic was at a standstill and she saw an opening to change lanes. MV1 stated MV2 was stopped in front of her and as she attempted to change lanes her vehicle side swiped the rear drivers side corner of the school bus. The operator of MV1 reported no injuries. MV1 sustained minor damage and was able to leave the scene. I spoke with the operator of MV2 identified as Antonio Mendes Goncalves (S54275868) who stated he was stopped at the red light in the right middle lane on the Centre Street bridge. MV2 stated MV1 attempted to change lanes and struck the rear drivers side corner of the school bus. MV2 sustained minor damage and the operator reported no injuries. MV2 is a City of Newton contracted yellow school bus that had six children present on the bus at the time of the accident. The school bus was transporting th e children to Bigelow Middle School. All children present reported no injuries and their parents were notified by the school administration. I escorted the school bus back to the school where the children were all evaluated by the school nurse. 14 photographs were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.

The operator of MV1 (NAKAWUNGU, Nisha) stated that she was traveling Southbound on West St. and pulled over the sidewalk to park on the front lawn of 78 West St. She stated once on the lawn, she must have hit the gas instead of the brakes, and the vehicle then proceeded forward to the right, crossing over West St. into the fence of 77 West St. The fence and bushes sustained damage and photos were taken and submitted to the IT bureau to be attached to this report. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was not towed from the scene. Upon further investigation NAKAWUNGU, Nisha is being charged with Ch. 90 Sec. 10 Unlicensed Operation and Ch. 89 Sec.4A Marked Lanes Violation. See incident report #19014615.

ON THIS DATE I RESPONDED TO 5 MEADOWBROOK RD, FOR A REPORT OF AN AUTO ACCIDENT (SEE INCIDENT REPORT #19018289). THE CALL WAS RECEIVED FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE WHO WERE ON-SCENE. ON-SCENE PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL WERE CAPTAIN DOWLING AND TRAFFIC SERGEANT LEE. CATALDO MEDIC 2 AND AMBULANCE 1 ARRIVED ON-SCENE, SHORTLY AFTER I DID. UPON MY ARRIVAL, I OBSERVED A SILVER HONDA CIVIC WITH HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED MASSACHUSETTS REGISTRATION 7ZF784. TWO PEOPLE WERE STANDING BESIDE THE VEHICLE. A MAN AND A WOMEN SAID THEY HAD BEEN IN THE CAR. THE MAN, LATER IDENTIFIED AS BENJAMIN SMALL STATED HE HAD BEEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE WOMAN, LATER IDENTIFIED AS KIMBERLY OAKES, STATED SHE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. I ASKED THEM IF THEY WERE OK OR NEEDED MEDICAL HELP AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT INJURED. THE MEDICS CHECKED OUT MR SMALL ( MEDICS ELISE GADANSKY AND ROBERT ANDERSON) WHICH INCLUDED CHECKING FOR LOW BLOOD SUGAR, DUE TO HIS INABILITY TO SPEAK CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY. HIS BLOOD SUGAR CHECKED OUT FINE. I THEN ASKED MR SMALL WHAT HAD HAPPENED. HE STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON DEDHAM ST WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A WHITE MINI VAN CROSSED OVER THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE AND WAS HEADING TOWARDS HIM. HE STATED THAT IN ORDER TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, HE SWERVED RIGHT, OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE (LATER DETERMINED TO BE UTILITY POLE #60 LOCATED IN FRONT OF 556 DEDHAM STREET). HE STATED THAT HE PULLED OVER ONTO MEADOWBROOK RD. BOTH DEDHAM STREET AND MEADOWBROOK RD ARE PUBLIC WAYS IN THE CITY OF NEWTON. AS I WAS TALKING TO MR SMALL HE APPEARED TO SPEAK VERY SLOWLY, HE APPEARED TO BE LETHARGIC, BUT I COULD NOT DETECT ANY ODOR OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ON HIS BREATH. NEXT I SPOKE TO MS OAKES WHO STATED SHE IS MR SMALL'S GIRLFRIEND. SHE STATED SHE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. SHE ALSO STATED THAT MR SMALL WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE WHEN A VEHICLE HAD CUT THEM OFF FORCING THEM OFF THE ROAD INTO THE TELEPHONE POLE. DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE COULD NOT SMELL ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ON HIS BREATH, CAPTAIN DOWLING REQUESTED THAT A DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT (DRE) BE CALLED TO THE SCENE. DISPATCH NOTIFIED SURROUNDING CITIES AND TOWNS OF OUR NEED FOR A DRE. NOBODY WAS ABLE TO RESPOND. TRAFFIC OFFICER WADE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND PERFORMED A ROADSIDE ASSESSMENT ON MR SMALL. SEE HIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. BASED ON OFFICER WADES ROADSIDE ASSESSMENT AND MY ON-SCENE OBSERVATIONS, I PLACED MR SMALL UNDER ARREST FOR OUI DRUGS, MARKED LANES, AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A MV. MR SMALL WAS HANDCUFFED AND SEARCHED BY OFFICER WADE. PRIOR TO TRANSPORT, CRUISER 499 WAS SEARCHED BY OFFICER WADE FOR CONTRABAND WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. OFFICER WADE THEN PLACED MR SMALL INTO CRUISER 499 AND SEAT BELTED HIM. WHILE OFFICER WADE DID THIS, OFFICER WILSON AND I DID AN INVENTORY OF THE VEHICLE. DURING THE INVENTORY, 9 CVS PAPER PRESCRIPTION PRINTOUTS WERE FOUND. THEY WERE ALL IN MR SMALL'S NAME FOR THE DRUG "ADDERALL" (8) OR "KLONOPIN" (1). ALSO FOUND WAS A SMALL YELLOW PLASTIC PRESCRIPTION TYPE BOTTLE CONTAINING AN UNKNOWN LIQUID. OFFICER WILSON PLACED THE BOTTLE OF UNKNOWN LIQUID INTO A BAG AND HAD IT LATER EXAMINED AT THE NPD STATION BY DET. ROBINSON OF THE DRUG UNIT (HE DETERMINED IT TO BE NOT SUSPICIOUS AND IT WAS DISPOSED OF). THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED BY TODY'S TOWING. THE CVS PAPER PRESCRIPTION PRINTOUTS WERE REMOVED AND PLACED INTO PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE. TOWED MV AND PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE FORMS WERE FILLED OUT. PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED TELEPHONE POLE WERE TAKEN BY OFFICER WILSON. OFFICER WILSON TURNED THE DISC OVER TO DIRECTOR SMITH, WHO DOWNLOADED THEM. AFTER THE MV INVENTORY, I TRANSPORTED MR SMALL TO NEWTON POLICE FOR BOOKING. AT THE STATION MR SMALL WAS REMOVED FROM MY CRUISER AND THE CRUISER WAS AGAIN SEARCHED AND I FOUND NO CONTRABAND OR WEAPONS. HE WAS THEN PROCESSED BY OFFICER JASON SCHLEGEL, BOOKED BY SGT O'CONNELL, THEN PLACED INTO CELL #3. MR SMALL WAS ISSUED CITATION NUMBER T0645459, IN HAND FOR 1.) OUI DRUGS CH90 SEC24, 2.) MARKED LANES VIOLATION CH90 SEC4A, 3.) NEGLIGENT OPERATION CH90 SEC24E. AN IMMEDIATE THREAT FORM WAS FILLED OUT BY MYSELF AND A COPY OF THE REPORT ALONG WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE CITATION WERE FAXED OVER TO THE MASSACHUSETTS REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

On 5/20/19 at about 1510hrs I was dispatched to 136 Evelyn Rd for an MVA. En route to the location with Ofc Gourdeau, it was determined by first arriving Ofc Gourdeau that a vehicle had crashed through a fence at the end of Troy Lane and came to rest in the backyard of 126 Evelyn Rd. On arrival, I located the vehicle operator, identified as Mr Stuart Phillips who was operating MA Reg 8VVP40, an '03 Jaguar S Type model. Mr Phillips was walking around the backyard after the collision and appeared coherent as to what had transpired. He sustained a laceration to the top of his head and was bleeding heavily. We sat him down in a lawn chair prior to medics arrival to evaluate. When asked what happened, he stated he "hit the gas instead of the brakes". I asked him where did the accident begin? He stated he was turning around at the end of Troy Lane (a dead end cul de sac) and crashed through the fence there. Mr Phillips was alert and speaking clearly. I asked him if he was on any medication? He stated he was taking Plavix only, a blood thinner. I asked about his medical history and he stated he was released from Spalding Rehab today for treatment from a stroke and was receiving occupational therapy. Medics arrived to evaluate and he was transported to NWH for treatment. An investigation of the crash path of the vehicle revealed the following based on tire tracks and damage left behind: The vehicle crashed through the fence at the end of the cul de sac belonging to 41A Helene Rd; Vehicle drove over that back lawn, clipped the back deck attached to the rear of the house; damaging the base of the deck and lattice below; Vehicle travelled over the patio, then crashed through shrubbery down an embankment leading to the backyard of 132 Evelyn Rd; Vehicle drove through backyard of 132 Evelyn, then continued along the side of the house where it drove over damaging three retaining walls and clipped a large tree; After driving over the third retaining wall, vehicle continued through the backyard of 126 Evelyn, causing significant lawn damage; Vehicle continued until it hit the back of the house at 126 Evelyn; there, it drove over the rear patio before it struck a ground level basement window and window well; It came to a rest there where the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Witnesses helped extinguish the fire with a garden house (see incident report #19020129) until NFD arrived to knock it down. Significant front lawn damage to 126 Evelyn occurred as well as NFD was arriving on scene to what was first reported as a structure fire. Several photos of the area were taken by myself. The memory chip was TOT the I.T. bureau to be attached to this report. Tody's towing towed the vehicle out of the backyard by accessing the rear driveway of 132 Evelyn Rd. Mr Phillips cited for Negligent Operation and an Immediate Threat for License Suspension/Revocation faxed to the RMV. Troy Lane is a public way in the City of Newton.

On 8/29/19 at approximately 1745hrs I responded to 483 Auburn St for a report of a hit and run with property damage. Upon arrival, I spoke with reporting party Cornelia Cain-Heard who said she had been travelling on Woodland St behind a yellow Penkse moving truck. The truck took a left on Auburn St and the top of the truck got caught on a city tree in front of 483 Auburn St. Cain-Heard was unable to get a plate for the vehicle and I did not see any cameras in the area. The truck uprooted the tree causing two branches to fall across the roadway and the sidewalk square to be displaced. We were able to move the branches out of the roadway to allow traffic to pass. Forestry was notified, responded and removed the branches. The affected sidewalk was taped off and the city was notified for repairs. Photos were taken and forwarded to IT.

MV1 stated he was travelling westbound on Needham St and was attempting to turn left into the Verizon store when MV2 who was behind him passed him subsequently side swiping him. MV1 further stated that the operator "made eye contact with me after the crash but kept going. MV1 took a photo of MV2's trailer (MA REG C98747). I left a VM with the owner of MV2 requesting a call back. MV1 sustained minor passenger side damage. It is unknown what damage was caused to MV2 and whether it would be to the truck or the trailer. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On September 4, 2019, I made contact with the owner of LPS Enterprises, Tony Lisa. Lisa confirmed MA TRN: C98747 is registered to his company. Lisa stated he will look into who was using the trailer on 8/30/19 and will contact me with their information. I spoke with the operator of MV2, John Subilosky (S89884850). Subilosky stated he was operating a 2011 GMC Sierra (MA CON: T58930) with MA TRL:C98747 attached to it on the afternoon of the accident. Subilosky stated he was not aware he was involved in an accident and stated he would have stopped had he known. Subilosky stated there was a bobcat in the trailer at the time of the crash. Subilosky stated there is no damage to the trailer. Due to the size and weight of the trailer attached to MV2, it is reasonable to believe if MV2 made minor contact with MV1, the operator of MV2 would not have been aware. Subilosky has been added to this report as the operator of MV2.

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.

MV1 was traveling south on Washburn St. He attempted to park the vehicle in the area of 35 Washburn St. While parking the right rear of the vehicle struck a construction barrel causing minor scratches by the right rear wheel. There were no injuries and no tows needed. Photos were taken of the scene and forwarded to IT.

Reporting party parked her father's MV (MV1) infront of 4 Marlboro St (public way) facing northbound near the Tremont St intersection at approximately 1930 hours on Saturday 11/30/19. Reporting party was not present during the incident. A witness observed MV2 operated by an unknown party slowly sideswipe MV1. Witness stated the MV2 operator did not exchange paper work and left the scene immediately. Witness took a photo of the incident and forwarded it to reporting party when they met this morning. MV1 sustained heavy damage to the left rear bump and rear left side. No known injuries, no towed required. Reporting party dropped MV1 off at Honda Dealership on Washington St, and we transported the reporting party from Honda Dealership to her new address. Reporting party forward me the photo of the incident, and it has been forwarded to the IT Bureau. MV2 belonged to a Landscaping company, and I was unable to reach a party at this time. Traffic Bureau Update (Officer Gaudet): On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, I attempted to make contact with the registered owner of MV2, Brian Vassar (S88865602) with a negative result. A Hit and Run inquiry was mailed to Vassar.

On 3/16/20 I was dispatched to 127 Commonwealth Ave for a report of a MV(#1) crash into a fire hydrant. The operator left the scene and was shortly after identified as Mr Bai Lin Wu. Wu called NPD to report the crash once he arrived home. Ofc Ferguson took photos of the knocked over hydrant. City Water Dept was notified of the damage. I responded to Wu's residence. Wu stated he was travelling on the Commonwealth Ave W/B carriage road. Wu stated an unknown MV travelling behind him was trying to pass him on the left. Wu stated he turned to the right to allow the unknown MV to pass. Wu ran off the road to the right and struck the hydrant in front of #127 Comm Ave. Wu further stated he left because he was trying to get medication home as soon as possible to his ill wife. Wu's vehicle sustained moderate damage to the passenger side front end. Wu issued citation for CO Ch19/Sec75 failure to use care turning (went off road).

OPER OF MV#1 STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING EB ON LAGRANGE ST (#204), BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT, WHEN MV#2 APPROACHED WB, AND CROSSED THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES. MV#2 THEN STRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT END OF MV#1. OPER OF MV#2 STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING WB ON LAGRANGE ST, BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT, AND DOES NOT RECALL HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. PASSENGER OF MV#2 STATED THAT THEY WERE TRAVELLING EB ON LAGRANGE ST, WHEN THEIR VEHICLE SLIGHTLY DRIFTED OVER THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES, AND STRUCK MV#1. PASSENGER #2 WAS TRAPPED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND WAS EXTRICATED BY NFD. BOTH VEHICLES TOWED BY TODYS WITH FRONT END DAMAGE. OFC GAUDET PHOTOGRAPHED THE SCENE.

On 05/15/2020, at 2100 hours, I responded to the area 399 Washington St. for a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, I observed a red Toyota Highlander (MA Reg. 82F930) with heavy front end damage from colliding with and knocking down a cement light pole. The operator of the vehicle had fled the scene prior to our arrival. The registered owner is Orlin R. Aguilar. Inside the vehicle were 'Five Star Moving' logs indicating that Aguilar works at 95 Adams St. The route Aguilar would take home from his employer's address to his house in Chelsea would take him past the crash location. Chelsea PD was contacted to check on Aguilar's wellbeing. Ofc. Serrano of CPD located Aguilar in his apartment taking a shower. He appeared intoxicated with redness on his nose and face. Aguilar stated his car was stolen and he had no idea why it would be in Newton. Chelsea PD's wellbeing check was performed over a half hour after the accident and, according to GPS, Aguilar's home is 14 minutes from the crash location. Dispatch contacted Uber and Lyft to inquire if Aguilar was picked up in the area of the crash. There are also surveillance cameras outside of Honda Village across from the crash. Charges are pending further investigation of the ride-share info and surveillance footage. Pictures of the damage to the city pole and vehicle were emailed to IT. Tody's responded and towed the vehicle. Washington St. is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.

On 6/29/2020 at approx 0755Hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 18 Annawan Rd for a report of a hit and run. Upon arrival I met with resident of 18 Annawan Rd , Andrea Epstein, and her boyfriend Isaiah Mohammed . Epstein stated her fathers vehicle ,MA Reg 315SA6 was parked on the street in front of the home. Isaiah stated he was looking out the window when he witnessed a large black flatbed delivery vehicle backing up attempting to make the turn from Annawan to Waban Av when it struck the Epsteins vehicle, Isaiah stated he made eye contact with the white male driver who realized he had struck the car than accelerated away turning left onto Waban Av. They attempted to get a plate and found possible partial plate of 29866 and saw "Eastern...." imprinted on the side. Isaiah and Andrea related a neighbor whose name they didn't know followed the truck when it fled and got a picture of the license plate and they were awaiting the photo being forwarded to them, they were also going to forward photos from the Ring doorbell that captured the truck. I checked the area for construction sites with recent drop offs. I contacted Andrea who stated she had spoken with her neighbor at 70 Edgfield Rd, Patrick Nuzzi who stated he had just had a delivery of fencing delivered by Eastern Fence of Medford NY and upon seeing the photo from her Ring doorbell confirmed it was the same truck due to the empty spot on the flatbed where his fencing had been . I spoke with Patrick Nuzzi who stated he would get in touch with his contractor Amazing Gardens to get the truck drivers info and registration info. I was contacted via phone by an employee of Eastern Fencing LLC from 631-698-0975 Bob Eggerman , who stated he would review the dash cam footage and forward the operator and registration info. 6/30/2020 driver and reg info forwarded by Eggerman, report updated.

On Wednesday, October 21st 2020 at 0341 hours, Myself N-499 and Ofc Crowe N498 responded to 524 Parker St for a single vehicle accident into a city tree. Upon arrival, I identified Mass Vet #VT36122, 2016 Dodge Sedan, Color Black had crashed into Verizon Pole number 340/50A. The airbags had been deployed. The operator was no longer in the vehicle. The operator was sitting down on the ground nearby . He was identified as Joshua Stomberg. Stomberg admitted he had operated the vehicle. Stomberg stated he was driving south on Parker St toward the VA Hospital for his work shift. Stomberg stated he was tired and did not feel alert. Stomberg also stated there was a heavy fog that made the road difficult to see. Stomberg's vehicle veered off the side of the road and collided with the pole causing heavy front end damage. Stomberg did not show any signs of being impaired by alcohol. An inventory of Stomberg's vehicle showed no discovery of any alcohol. It should be noted that on my way to the accident scene, I observed a very heavy fog on Parker St that made it difficult to see the road in front of me. Stomberg suffered an injury to his back and was transported to the VA Hospital by Cataldo Ambulance. Tody's towed the vehicle. Stomberg was mailed MA Uniform Citation # T2013041 for the amount of $ 105 for M.G.L Ch 89/S4A Marked Lanes Violation. Pictures were taken of the accident and submitted to Newton IT Bureau.

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.

On 11/10/2020 I responded to the area of 150 California St for a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton owned vehicle. California St is a public way in the City of Newton. Vehicle 1 described as a 2020 Kenworth T880 Truck owned by the City of Newton Forestry Division, was making a right turn into the driveway of 150 California St from the eastbound lane of California St. Vehicle 2 described as a 1994 Acura Integra was parked in the eastbound lane of California St just prior to the driveway of 150 California St. While making the turn the rear tire of Vehicle 1 made contact with the front driver's side fender of Vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 sustained little to no damage, Vehicle 2 sustained minor damage to the front driver's side fender. No injuries were reported on scene. No tows were required. Pictures were taken and were submitted to the IT Bureau.

On 12/09/2020 I responded to the area of 849 Beacon St for a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton owned motor vehicle. Beacon St is a public way in the City of Newton. Vehicle 1 was located across from 849 Beacon St in a parking stall located in the eastbound lane of Beacon St. Vehicle 2 a City of Newton owned motor vehicle was parked in a parking stall directly in front of Vehicle 1. Vehicle 1 then struck Vehicle 2 while attempting to pull into the eastbound travel lane. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained minor damage to the passenger side front bumper, Vehicle 2 sustained minor damage to the drivers side rear quarter panel. No injuries were reported on scene. No vehicle tows were required. Pictures were taken of the scene and submitted to the NPD IT Bureau.

THE OPERATOR OF MV#1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON LEXINGTON ST WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY MV#3 CAUSING HIM TO HIT MV#2. THE OPERATOR OF MV#1 STATED MV#3 CAUSED THE ACCIDENT BUT DROVE AWAY. HE STATED THAT HE STRUCK MV#2 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHICH PUSHED HIM ONTO THE SIDEWALK TAKING DOWN A TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE D/S FRONT OF MV#1. THE OPERATOR OF MV#2 STATED THAT MV#1 HE WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON LEXINGTON ST WHEN MV#1 CAME ONTO THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD, STRUCK HIM ON THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSING HIM TO GO ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND TAKE DOWN A TRAFFIC LIGHT POLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH D/S, P/S, AND REAR OF MV#2. MV#3 HIT AND RAN FROM THE SCENE. NO ONE GOT A PLATE OR DESCRIPTION OTHER THEN POSSIBLY A PICK UP TRUCK. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOWED BY TODY'S TOWING AND BOTH OPERATORS DECLINED MEDICAL ATTENTION. TRAFFIC OFFICER GAUDET TOOK PICTURES OF DAMAGE TO THE CITY PROPERTY. SEE INDEPENDENT WITNESS STATEMENT.

On Friday, May 7, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Colby Road for a report of a crash involving a City of Newton owned vehicle. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. I spoke with Mr. Michael Sanford from the City of Newton Water Department. Mr. Sanford stated his City of Newton owned vehicle (2013 Ford F-250 (MA MVN: M88493) was parked unoccupied (S) in front of 497 Centre Street, Newton. Mr. Sanford stated his emergency lights were on while he was marking out a service. Mr. Sanford stated he then observed a white 2005 Ford Ecowagon (MA CON: L61558) travel past his vehicle South on Centre Street and make contact with his driver side door mirror. Mr. Sanford stated the vehicle continued down Centre Street and he followed it to Rochester Road where is came to a stop. I observed damage to the driver door mirror. I spoke with the operator of MV2, Ms. Jerrie Spencer (S12241050). Ms. Spencer stated she knew she made contact with MV1's driver door mirror, but was trying to make it to her appointment at the Faulkner Hospital and that is why she did not immediately pull over. I observed damage to the front passenger side door mirror. Ms. Spencer was provided with Massachusetts Uniform Citation 994181AA for Chapter 89, Section 4A (Marked Lanes Violation). Centre Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Photos were taken of both vehicles and submitted to the IT Bureau.

MV1 was traveling Southbound while MV2 traveled Northbound on Lowell Ave. Around the intersection of Foster St at Lowell Ave, MV2 hit MV1's driver's side mirror with their driver's side mirror. MV1 side mirror was smashed and glass was inside the vehicle and the operator came in contact with some of the glass due to the driver's side window being open during the time of the collision. MV1 operator, John Mole, spoke with me at his residence after the accident because the operator of MV2 drove away from the scene without giving their information. MV1 operator had some dried blood on his left hand and left leg from the glass of the side mirror but refused medical treatment. He stated that after the crash, both MVs pulled to the side and operator of MV2 came out and said he didnt have his license and said he was in a hurry for an appointment and drove off. MV1 operator was able to read and write down MV2 license plate before it left the scene. MV1 operator describes MV2 operator as a tall 6'2" African male with short hair. MV2 was a company van belonging to MAB Community Services Inc. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I contacted MAB Community Services, Inc. to identify the operator of MV2. Heather Ripley, Director of Residential Services at MAB Community Services stated the operator of MV2 is Mr. Moses Mubiru. Ms. Ripley stated Mr. Mubiru provided them with a picture of the other vehicle involved in the crash and stated the other operator would not exchange information with him. On Thursday, May 27, 2021 I spoke with Mr. John Mole. Mr. Mole stated he was traveling South on Lowell Avenue towards Walker Street. Mr. Mole stated MV2 was traveling North on Lowell Avenue towards Washington Street. Mr. Mole stated as the vehicles passed each other their driver door mirrors collided. Mr. Mole stated both parties pulled over to assess the damage. Mr. Mole stated the operator of MV2 stated he did not have his license with him and it was a company vehicle so he did not have the registration. Mr. Mole stated the operator of MV2 stated, "I have to go I have an appointment, I have to pick someone up." Mr. Mole stated the operator of MV2 took a picture of his license plate and left the area without attempting to exchange information. I then contacted Mr. Moses Mubiru (S83293592). Mr. Mubiru acknowledged he was the operator of MV2 at the time of the crash. Mr. Mubiru stated he was operating MV2 South on Lowell Avenue towards Washington Street when his driver door mirror collided with the driver door mirror of MV1. Mr. Mubiru stated he did not exchange information with the operator of MV1 because that operator was unwilling to exchange information. Mr. Mubiru stated he took a picture of MV1's license plate and reported it to his employer. Mr. Mubiru's information was added to this report to reflect him as the operator of MV2.

On Wednesday 6/23/21 at approx 0922hrs, while assigned to N495, I responded to 1314 Centre St, Holly's Cleaners, for a single car MVA into a building. There I met the operator of MV1, Ellen Silver, who stated she was just pulling into the parking lot when she stepped on the brakes but the car did not stop. MV1 made contact with the building damaging a wall and breaking a window. Newton City Inspector Jeff Johnson arrived on scene and deemed the building to be safe. Medics evaluated the operator who signed a refusal. Pictures were taken by Off. Wilson. Vehicle was towed by Tody's.

On Sunday, August 22, 2021, I was contacted by Sgt. M. Wade of the Newton Police Traffic Bureau at 0032 hours. Sgt. Wade stated a serious motor vehicle crash occurred on Washington Street in Newton and it involved a City of Newton marked police cruiser (N494). Sgt. Wade stated Officer Katelyn Pohlman and the operator of the other vehicle involved were transported to the hospital with potential serious injuries. I was requested by Sgt. Wade to respond to the scene from my residence and investigate the crash further. On arrival at the scene, I observed the two vehicles involved in the crash to be a 2015 Ford Explorer (MA: 586RT7) and Newton Police marked unit N494 (MA MVN: MP494B). These vehicles were observed disabled on the roadway in front of 612 Washington Street, Newton. There was a large debris field comprised of various parts from both vehicles on the roadway and in the parking lot of 612 Washington Street. The road surface at the time of my arrival was wet and there was light rain falling. Sgt. Wade reported that at the time of the crash the road was completely dry and it had not started to rain yet. Washington Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The portion of Washington Street where the crash took place supports two- way travel, Eastbound and Westbound. There are two travel lanes in both directions. Travel direction is divided by a double yellow line in the middle of the roadway. The area is well lit and features numerous light poles illuminating the roadway. The closest intersection to this location is Crafts Street just west of the crash location. MV1 (MA: 586RT7) had substantial front-end damage, especially to its front passenger side and was inoperable. I observed this vehicle at its final rest on the roadway with its front end facing Northbound on Washington Street just over the double yellow line in the middle of the roadway. The front and side impact airbags had deployed inside the vehicle as a result of the collision. I did not observe anything hanging inside the vehicle that would have obstructed the view of the operator prior to the collision. MV1 was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. MV2 (MA MVN: MP494B) had substantial front end damage and was inoperable. The impact from the collision caused the vehicle to spin uncontrolled and the final rest, with the front end of the vehicle facing the front entrance to the 7-11 (S). The vehicle's final rest was on the sidewalk in front of 612 Washington Street. The front and side impact airbags had deployed inside the vehicle as a result of the collision. I did not observe anything hanging inside the vehicle that would have obstructed the view of the operator prior to the collision. MV2 was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. The Officer involved in the crash is Officer Katelyn Pohlman. Officer Pohlman stated she was operating Newton Police marked unit N494 on Washington Street (E) past Crafts Street. Officer Pohlman stated as she was operating her vehicle past 612 Washington Street (7-11), a vehicle in the westbound lane of Washington Street abruptly crossed the double yellow line in the roadway and entered her travel lane head-on. Officer Pohlman stated she did not have an opportunity to react to the vehicle in front of her and the front passenger side of MV1 crashed into the front end of her vehicle (MV2). Officer Pohlman sustained injuries to her left forehead area and both of her arms. Officer Pohlman was later transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital for evaluation and was released a short time later. It was reported to me by numerous Officers on scene that Officer Pohlman exited her cruiser after the crash and rather than tend to her own injuries, she focused her efforts on rendering aid to the operator of the other vehicle involved. Officer Pohlman found the operator of the other vehicle lying on the floor of the front passenger seat under the dash. Officer Pohlman rendered aid to the operator while waiting for Newton Medics to arrive. Officer Pohlman was also assisted in rendering aid to the other operator by Officer Conary and Officer Larson. Officer Larson reported that while interacting with the operator of MV1, the operator repeated numerous times, "Is she ok? Is she ok?". Officer Larson also stated the operator said to him "I feel bad because I was texting on my phone". Officer Larson stated the operator of MV1 works for the Department of Corrections Special Operations Unit and has Department issues equipment inside the vehicle. The following items were placed into Support Services, locker 9 for safekeeping by Officer Larson: 1 Gray Pelican Gun Case, 1 Black Gun Belt, 1 Taser, 1 Can OC Spray, 15 (50) Round Cases Of Ammunition. The operator of MV1 (MA: 586RT7) was identified as Mr. David Cafarelli (S16965940). Mr. Cafarelli was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for a potential head injury before my arrival. I spoke with Mr. Cafarelli at Newton Wellesley Hospital in the Emergency Room with Sgt. Wade. Mr. Cafarelli's mother and father were present when we spoke with him. Mr. Cafarelli stated he was out with friends before the crash and was driving to the 7-11 on Washington Street. Mr. Cafarelli admitted that before the crash, he had his cell phone in his hand while he was operating his vehicle. Mr. Cafarelli stated he does not remember if he was texting or changing the music on his phone at the time of the crash. Mr. Cafarelli stated he looked up and was unable to avoid the vehicle (N494) directly in front of him. Mr. Cafarelli stated he also does not believe he applied his brakes before the collision. When we spoke with Mr. Cafarelli in the Emergency Room, he was still waiting for test results to determine the severity of his injuries. On Monday, August 23, 2021, Sgt. Wade responded to 612 Washington Street, Newton to retrieve surveillance footage from the 7-11 of the crash. 7-11 stated their outside surveillance system was not operating correctly, but they were able to capture some of the incident from a camera inside the store. I observed this footage. MV1 is observed traveling on Washington Street (W) in the westbound travel lane in front of the storefront. MV1's driver side is then observed traveling over the double yellow line in the middle of the roadway and into the eastbound lane of Washington Street. A head on collision ensues and MV1 can be seen rotating counterclockwise in the roadway backwards to its final rest location on Washington Street. MV2 is then observed at its final rest position on the sidewalk facing southbound in front of the 7-11 storefront. After completing my investigation, I have surmised the following. Mr. Cafarelli was operating his 2015 Ford Explorer (MA: 586RT7) in the area of 612 Washington Street, Newton. Mr. Cafarelli was holding his cell phone in his hand while operating his vehicle. Mr. Cafarelli became distracted while he was operating his vehicle due to his attention being focused on his cell phone. Mr. Cafarelli traveled over the double yellow line from the westbound lane of Washington Street and entered the eastbound lane of Washington Street. Newton Police marked unit N494 was traveling on Washington Street (E) in the area of 612 Washington Street at this time. Mr. Cafarelli's vehicle crashed into the front end of Newton Police marked unit N494. Mr. Cafarelli was not wearing a seatbelt and as a result of the impact from the crash, he was ejected from the driver seat and his final rest inside the vehicle was in the flood of the front passenger seat. As a result of my investigation, Mr. Cafarelli was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for Chapter 90, Section 13B (Hands-Free Violation), Chapter 89, Section 4a (Marked Lanes Violation), and Chapter 90, Section 13a (Seat Belt Violation). Photos from the crash scene and the surveillance media from 7-11 capturing the crash were submitted to the IT Bureau.

The owner of MV1 was inside the Shaking Crab located at 203 Adams street when he came outside and observed damage to the drivers side of his parked vehicle. A good Samaritan witnessed the accident and stated to him, a SUV struck the reporting parties vehicle and took off. The witness took video of the accident. I watched the video and observed the SUV hit MV1 with the passenger side of the vehicle and then brake and continued southbound on Adams st. The witness got a registration of MA reg 2BZH27 and told the owner of MV1 that a female was operating the vehicle. Dispatch attempted to contact the owner of the vehicle yielding negative results and unable to leave a voicemail. A text message was sent to the owner to contact NPD from the dispatch cell phone. MV1 had damage to the driver side doors and mirror. A voicemail was left for the witness. I forwarded a video of the accident and photo of the vehicle to IT to be added to the report. As of now the owner of MV2 is listed as "uninvolved owner" under persons "2" until the accident is further investigated and until contact is made with the owner to determine who was operating the vehicle. Charges pending. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On March 11, 2022, I reviewed the dash camera footage submitted to the IT Bureau by Officer Stake. The footage shows a dark colored SUV vear off to the right side of the roadway on Adams Street. The vehicle's front passenger side crashes into the driver side of a parked vehicle in front of 203 Adams Street (S). As the witness drives by where the crash occured, the footage from their camera pans over to the parked vehicle and shows damage to it's driver side. The footage then resumes facing Southbound on Adams Street and the fleeing vehicle continues Southbound on Adams Street towards Washginton Street and does not stop. The vehicle is idenitified by a still photo submitted by the witness as a 2016 Kia Sportage bearing Massachusetts registration 2BZH27. This vehicle is registed to Ms. Jennifer Mc Quiggan (S30952065). I contacted Ms. Mc Quiggan and asked about her vehicles involvement in the crash on March 10, 2022. Ms. Mc Quiggan stated she was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash on Adams Street and thought she hit a snow bank. I advised Ms. Mc Quiggan that I had just finsihed reviewing the footage of the crash that was submitted by a witness and it shows her vehicle vearing off of the road and crashing into a parked vehicle. After reviewing the footage of the crash and obtaining an admission by Ms. Mc Quiggan that she was operating MV2 at the time of the crash, I issued Ms. Mc Quiggan Massachusetts Uniform Citation 328660AB for Chapter 90, Section 24 (Leaving the Scene of Property Damage) and Chapter 89, Section 4A (Marked Lanes Violation). Adams Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to 466 Woodward Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton owned vehicle. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Woodward Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Mr. Alessandro Marini (S65112681). Mr. Marini was operating a City of Newton owned 2016 Ford F350 (MA MVN: M98136) in the area of the Bank of America on Woodward Street. Mr. Marini stated as he was traveling the passenger side door mirror of his vehicle made very minor contact with the driver door mirror of a vehicle parked to the right side of the roadway. No injuries were reported by Mr. Marini or his passenger. I observed minor damage to the driver side door mirror of MV1. Mr. Marini is an employee of the City of Newton DPW. I then spoke with the operator of MV2, Ms. Kasia Hollins (S78643620). Ms. Hollins stated he was parked in 2006 Toyota Highlander (MA: 81N570) across from the Bank of America on Woodward Street (W) when MV1 traveled by her driver side and made contact with the front driver side door of her vehicle. Ms. Hollins reported no injuries. I observed minor damage to the front driver side door mirror of MV2. Photos of both vehicles were submitted to the IT Bureau.