crash_reports

Operator of MV1 stated he was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave. when MV2 pulled onto Commonwealth Ave from Chestnut Terrace onto Comm. Ave. As MV2 was pulling onto Comm. Ave the vehicle struck the driver side front and rear door. The Operator of MV2 stated she was taking a right onto Comm. Ave from Chestnut Terrace and hit MV1 with the front driver side bumper. MV1 had moderate damage to the driver side front and rear door. MV2 had minor damage to the driver side front bumper. Both operators and passengers did not suffer any injuries and both vehicles did not need to be towed. Operator of MV2 was cited for Ch. 90/10 Unlicensed Operation (T1440967), see incident #19000357. The owner of MV2 arrived on scene and drove the vehicle home.

Operator of Unit #1 stated that he was turning left from Needham Street onto Winchester Street in the middle left turn lane. As he swung out to the right to make the turn in his tractor trailer he struck unit #2. Very minor damage to the passenger side wheel well. Operator of Unit #2 stopped and exchanged information and left the scene. I contacted the Operator of Unit #2 via telephone. He stated that he was going straight from Needham to continue onto Dedham Street when Unit #1 swung out to the right and struck his vehicle. Operator stated that very minor damage was done to his rear view mirror. No injuries reported.

Vehicle 1 was travelling straight ahead, westbound on Watertown St. Vehicle 2 was in the left turn only lane, and taking a turn onto Crafts St. The operator of vehicle 1 stated they needed to swerve off of the road to avoid getting struck by the rear of vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 struck the curb with their right front tire. The tire popped and the rim was damaged. No one was injured due to the accident. Vehicle 1 was towed by Tody's. A level 3 inspection was done to vehicle 2 by Officer Marini, and a citation was issued.

Oper # 1 stated she was driving NB on Centre Street and was turning left onto Homer Street. During the turn she was reaching for something in her car and turned into snow bank and struck a city pole with a parking restriction sign on it. Traffic Officer Wade took photos. No tows. No citations

On Monday, March 11, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Watertown Street and Adams Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident. The accident was reported to Newton Police Dispatch by Newton Police Officer Charles Guarino. Officer Guarino identified the pedestrian involved in the accident as Newton Police Officer James Selig. Watertown Street and Adams Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. After completing my investigation, the operator of MV1, Colleen Butaney (S20012566) was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1272995 for Chapter 90, Section 25 (Fail to Stop for a Police Officer) and Chapter 89, Section 4A (Marked Lanes Violation). Butaney was advised and the citation was placed in her property in Locker #4 in the NPD holding area prior to her release. Officer T. McCarthy completed and submitted a criminal application for Butaney for Chapter 265, Section 15b (Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, MV). Please refer to incident report #19009204 for statements from all parties involved. Photos were taken of the area/vehicle and submitted to the IT Bureau. The vehicle involved, (MA: 531PX6) was removed from the roadway by Tody's towing. Officer Marini completed a towed motor vehicle report form. Surveillance footage of the incident was recovered from a local business and was submitted to the IT Bureau/Support Services. A property and evidence form was completed and submitted to Officer Manouk.

OPERATOR #1 REPORTS THAT SHE WAS ON THE CENTRE ST BRIDGE IN THE THIRD LANE WHICH IS FOR LEFT TURN ONLY. SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GO STRAIGHT AHEAD TOWARDS CENTRE ST WHEN VEHICLE #2 TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF HER CAUSING A CRASH. OPERATOR #1 FURTHER REPORTED SHE DIDN'T REALIZE TILL AFTERWARDS SHE WAS IN THE WRONG LANE. THE LANE MARKINGS ON THE BRIDGE ALERTING DRIVERS AS TO WHAT THE PROPER LANES TO BE IN FOR WASHINGTON ST AND CENTRE ST SHOULD ALSO BE VISIBLE PRIOR TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THIS INTERSECTION. OPERATOR #2 REPORTS THAT SHE WAS IN THE FOURTH LANE ON THE CENTRE ST BRIDGE WHICH IS FOR TRAFFIC TO EITHER TURN LEFT TO WASHINGTON ST OR FOR STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR CENTRE ST. SHE WAS TURNING LEFT TOWARDS WASHINGTON ST W/B WHEN VEHICLE #1 WENT STRAIGHT AHEAD CAUSING THE CRASH. VEHICLE #1 WAS IN THE WRONG LANE FOR THE DIRECTION SHE WAS HEADING. VEHICLE #2 WAS IN THE PROPER LANE FOR THE DIRECTION SHE WAS GOING.

On Thursday, March 28, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Dedham Street and Bound Brook Road, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Dedham Street and Bound Brook Road are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Anna Johnson (S14645384) stated her vehicle, a 2012 Honda CRV (MA: 4AG988), was parked unoccupied on Dedham Street (S) right before Bound Brook Road. Johnson stated she was made aware that her vehicle was hit by a passing vehicle. When she arrived at her vehicle, she observed damage to the driver side door mirror and the rear driver side door area. A note with a name and phone number was left on her vehicle by the operator of MV2. I spoke with Maria Diaz-Santos (S91121221) stated she was operating her 2018 Chrysler Pacifica (MA: 1MMB61) south on Dedham Street towards Bound Brook Road. Diaz-Santos stated as she was traveling past MV1, her rear passenger side door mirror area made contact with the driver side of the parked vehicle. Diaz-Santos stated she contacted Newton PD to make them aware of the accident and left her name and phone number on MV1 for it's owner to exchange information. Diaz-Santos stated there is very minor damage to her passenger side door mirror.

MV1 a City of Newton school bus was stopped southbound on Parker St at Rte 9 east to turn left onto the ramp. MV2 began passing the bus on the right when the bus turned left onto the ramp. The right rear corner of the bus struck the front left wheel well of MV2. I took pictures of the damage to MV2 and TOT IT. I spoke with Regina Moody of transportation and she put me in contact with the driver of a bus who was in the area at the time of the MVA. On Thursday I met with Joseph Montuna who was in the area at the time of the MVA. His bus is 362. The side of his bus says Eastern Bus Company. It does not say Newton Public Schools anywhere visible. I looked at the right rear of the bus that would have come into contact with the MV. There was not even a smudge on the bumper. I am not positive that this is the bus involved. I have attempted to contact MV2 for clarification to positively ID the correct bus. The number provided goes directly to VM which is full. It is possible that this was a non Newton school bus involved that I am unable to identify.

MV#1 stated while traveling Southbound on Centre St in the left turn lane at the intersection of Centre and Commonwealth ave. He stated he was at a complete stop waiting to turn left on to Commonwealth ave. He stated MV#2 was in the right lane adjasent to his vehicle when it took a sudden left turn on to Commonwealth Ave striking MV#1 in the right rear side oh his vehicle with the front left end of MV#2. He stated MV#2 then continued to drive behind him Eastbound on Commonwealth ave. MV#1 stopped on Read CT to evaluate the damage at which point MV#2 kept driving. MV#1 stated the car traveling behind MV#2 witnessed the incident and gatherd the plate information. The witness was not on scene upon my arrival nor did MV#1 gather their information. Newton Dispatch ran MA Reg 7EW346. The plate came back to a Black Honda Civic 2005 matching MV#1's description of the vehicle. The owner of the Civic was listed out of Brighton. I followed up at 78R Foster St Brighton, Upon arrival I noticed a black Civic matching the plate and description. The Civic had damage to the front end and damage to the back right side. I spoke with owner of the vehicle that stated he had not been driving today and had been at home. He did not know who was operating the vehicle at the time. Speaking with Medina the owner of MV#2 there was a significant language barrier issue. I will not be charging owner of MV#2 due to the vehicle damage not being consistent with MV#1 statements, as well as proof of operation. MV#1 was not towed. Operator of MV#1 stated he did not sustain any injuries at this time. Owner of MV#2 did not have any injuries to him consistent with being in a MV accident.

On Wednesday, May 22nd 2019, at approximately 6:53am, I, Officer Brooks, responded to Crafts street at Albemarle road for a report of a 2 car MVA. Upon my arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1(MA REG 9MJ713 ), who stated he was traveling northbound on Albemarle road. He stated he stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with Crafts street, and traffic traveling Eastbound on Crafts street stopped to let him cross over Crafts street and continue on Albemarle road. As he proceeded through the stop sign, he was struck on the drivers side front end by MV2(MA REG 7HJ262), which had crossed over the center line of Crafts street traveling Eastbound, passing the cars which had stopped to let MV1 out. MV1 had damage to the drivers side front quarter panel and front bumper. The operator was not injured. I then spoke with the operator of MV2 who stated she was traveling Eastbound on Crafts street, and was attempting to take a left hand turn onto North street, so she was driving in the center lane. The center lane the operator is referring to is actually a left hand turn lane for vehicles traveling Westbound on Crafts street for vehicles who wish to turn onto Albemarle road. There is no right of way in that center lane for vehicles traveling Eastbound. MV2 had damage to the passenger side front quarter panel. The operator was uninjured. The operator of MV2 was issued a citation in hand for 89/4A Marked lanes violation. She notified AAA for a tow. MV1 was towed by Tody's. Both operators were provided the crash report number.

Vehicle 1 was traveling northbound on Waverly ave when she was attempting to turn left onto Tremont St. Vehicle 2 was traveling straight on Waverly ave. Vehicle 1 attempted to take a left hand turn and hit vehicle 2 head on. There was no damage or scratches to either vehicle. Operator of vehicle 1 was complaining of arm and shoulder pain, but stated she had privious back pain from an earlier incident. Med 2 arrived on scene and evaluated the operator. At that time operator of vehicle 1 had an ice pack on her sholder and was attempting to rotate her arm to assess the pain. Operator of vehicle 1 requested her vitals to be checked multiple times to make sure she they were stable. Operator of vehicle 1 signed a patient refusal form to not be treated.

OPERATOR #1 REPORTS THAT HE WAS GOING E/B ON CENTRE AVE BY CENTRE ST WHEN VEHICLE #2 ENTERED HIS LANE STRIKING HIS VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND FORCING HIS VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE THAT RUN EAST TO WEST ALONG THE MASS PIKE. OPERATOR #2 STATED SHE WAS GOING E/B ON CENTRE AVE AND AS SHE WAS CHANGING LANES SHE COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE #1. THE IMPACT FORCED VEHICLE #1 OFF THE ROAD INTO A FENCE. OPERATOR #2 FURTHER STATED SHE LOOKED PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES AND NEVER SAW VEHICLE #1. PICTURES OF THE DAMAGED FENCE WERE TAKEN BY OFFICER MICHAEL BOUDREAU. UNKNOWN IF THE FENCE BELONGS TO THE CITY OR STATE.

On 1/17/20 at 1858 I responded to the area of Boylston St and Circuit Ave for a report of a MVA where one vehicle fled. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of MV#1 who stated he was in the left lane traveling EB on Boylston St when MV#2 who was also traveling EB on Boylston St in the right lane almost hit him. There was heavy traffic and the operator of MV#1 stated he pointed at and told the operator of MV#2 to put the phone down. She said, What? He told her again to put the phone down and that she almost hit him. Operator of MV#1 stated that the operator of MV#2 then purposely veered to the left to hit MV#1 and took off. Ofc. Coletti and Soloman then located MV#2 at her residence and asked her what happened. The operator of MV#2 stated the operator of MV#1 was yelling at her to put her phone down and then veered into her vehicle. The operator of MV#2 had her two children in the car and was scared so she left the scene and planned to call NPD when she got home. There was minor damage and no injuries reported. Both operators were given each others info and advised to contact insurance companies.

ON 1-27-2020 AT APPROX. 1251HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHESTNUT AND OTIS ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON CHESTNUT ST. SHE STATES SHE DOES NOT RECALL FADING LEFT GOING OVER THE YELLOW LINE AND BANGING INTO VEHICLE #2. COMP. WAS TRANSPORTED BY MEDIC2 TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR MINOR INJURIES AND TO POSSIBLY DETERMINE WHY SHE BLACKED OUT. VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND ON CHESTNUT. HE NOTICED VEHICLE #2 VEER INTO HIS LANE BUT BELIEVED SHE WAS GOING TO READJUST HER VEHICLE. HE STATES WHEN SHE DIDN'T HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING HER. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR MINOR INJURIES AND EVALUATION. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 REPORTED NO INJURIES AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. BOTH PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

OPERATOR OF MV 1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON WASHINGTON ST AND WAS STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF BEACON ST. OPERATOR 2 WAS ALSO STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT IN THE TRAVEL LANE NEXT TO MV 1 AND TURNED INTO MV 2. MINOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO MV 1 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AND MINOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE PASSENGER FRONT OF MV 2. NO INJURIES OR TOWS REPORTED. DUE TO MY INVESTIGATION THE OPERATOR OF MV 2 WAS CITED FOR CH.90 S.10 FOR UNLICENSED OPERATION.

On Sunday, April 14th 2020 at approximately 1811 hours I, Officer Newton, was sent to Boylston St at Margaret Rd for a vehicle that hit a stop sign and mailbox and proceeded down Margaret Rd. The RP was able to get the plate of the vehicle (MA Reg 2NHW21) which came back to the address of 60 Margaret Rd. Upon arrival Ofc Hatfield located the vehicle with front end damage and was speaking to the operator. The operator stated he was taking a right turn from Boylston St onto Margaret Rd and took the turn too wide and hit the USPS mailbox and the stop sign. He stated he was scared so he kept driving to his house. Pictures of the stop sign, parking sign, and mailbox were taken and submitted to IT. The vehicle was parked legally on the street and was not needed to be towed. Operator had minor cuts on his hand but declined medical attention. Operator was cited with MA Citation T2012820 for 90/24 Leaving The Scene of Property Damage and 89/4 Marked Lanes Violation.

On 5/14/2020 at 2000 hours motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of murray rd and webster st. Capt. Dowling was on a detail and had assisted both parties with exchanging information. MV1 was driving eastbound on Webster St and stopped and waited to turn left onto Murray Rd due to the detour. Mv1 was in her lane when MV2 was turning right onto Webster from Murray rd. MV2 took the turn too wide and ended up colliding with MV1. There was damage to both front ends but both cars were able to drive away safely. No injuries were reported.

The operator of MV1 (MA Reg: 6KC172) stated he was on the Centre St Bridge attempting to turn left onto Washington St. MV1 stated that he was in the 4th lane, which is a left turn or straight only lane. MV1 stated that when the light turned green he proceeded with his left turn and stayed in his lane. MV1 stated that as he was turning he was hit in the drivers side rear fender by MV2. The operator of MV2 stated she was in the third lane which she believed was a "straight arrow" lane. MV2 stated as the light turned green she began to drive straight ahead and collided with MV1 who was in the lane to her right taking a left turn. MV2 sustained minor damage to the front passengers side bumper. It should be noted that the accident was originally reported as a hit and run. MV1 called the police because MV2 failed to pull over. MV2 was stopped by Watertown PD and returned to the scene. MV2 stated that she did not stop her vehicle because she did not believe an accident occurred. The intersection has three left turn only lanes, one left or straight, and one straight only. MV1 was in the left or straight lane, MV2 was in the left turn only lane. Both parties involved reported no injuries.

Operator of Vehicle #1 stated that he was stopped at the red light on Woodward Street when Vehicle #2 made a left turn from Chestnut Street and struck his driver's side door. Operator of Vehicle #1 was not injured. Operator of Vehicle #2 stated that she made a left turn from Chestnut Street onto Woodward Street. Operator stated that her dog was jumping around the front seat and she misjudged the turn. Operator over steered and struck Vehicle #1. Operator of Vehicle #2 was not injured. Vehicle #2 was towed from the scene by Tody's Towing.

On Monday, July 29th 2020 at approximately 0646 hours, I responded to Dedham @ Nahanton St for a Hit & Run Accident. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of vehicle # 1, Jeremy Stolmeier. His vehicle (Mass Reg # 3914YA 2015 GMC COLOR BLACK) was traveling East on Nahanton St toward the intersection of Dedham St in the straight lane. Vehicle # 2 (Mass Commercial #S37782 RED GMC SIERRA) was being operated in the right turn only lane on Nahanton St toward the intersection of Dedham St. Jeremy stated as both vehicles approached the intersection of Dedham @ Nahanton St, vehicle number 2 merged into his lane and collided with the front ride side of his vehicle. Upon collision, Jeremy pulled over on Dedham St to inspect his damage and exchange information for the insurance companies. Jeremy stated Vehicle # 2 did not attempt to pull over and continued driving down Dedham St until Jeremy lost sight of him. Newton PD Units were informed of the license plate of vehicle # 2 and searched the area with negative results. Jeremy was unable to make out the operator of vehicle # 2. Vehicle # 2 came back registered to Consiglia Construction. I was able to make contact with Andrea Adams, the Massachusetts HR Generalist for Consiglia Construction. She plans on investigating within the company who the operator of the vehicle was, and tracking down the vehicle so it can be inspected for damage. This investigation is ongoing. There were no injuries and no tows required. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, I was contacted by the operator of MV2, Mark Finnegan (S90305291). Finnegan stated he was traveling from Needham into Newton while MV1 was in the lane to his left. Finnegan stated as they approached an upcoming intersection, MV1 merged into his travel lane. Finnegan stated as MV1 entered his lane it's front passenger side made contact with his rear driver side. Finnegan stated he felt something, but wasn't sure he was involved in a crash. Finnegan stated he later observed light scrapes to his rear driver side. I asked Finnegan why he did not stop if he believed he may have been involved in an crash. Finnegan stated he did not want to pull over because the other driver was being aggressive. Finnegan stated he reported the incident to his employer Consiglia Construction (owner of MV2). Finnegan stated he was not injured. Finnegan was advised and his information was added to this report to reflect him as the operator of MV2.

MV1 was operating westbound on Watertown St (public way). MV2 was parked on Watertown St in front of 144 Bridge St (public way). MV1 operator struck and side swiped MV2. MV2 sustained extensive damage. MV1 continued westbound on Watertown St and struck a cross walk sign and Newton Fire Department box which both in front of Coletti-Magni Park, and both were destroyed. MV1 hit and hopped the curb of Watertown St in front of Coletti-Magni Park, drove onto the side walk, and hit the fence of Coletti-Magni Park and damaged much of it. MV1 then came at rest on top of the Coletti-Magni Park fence and sustained extensive damage. MV1 operator stated he was not injured at this time and sign a patient refusal with Newton Medics. MV2 was unoccupied. Both MV1 and MV2 were towed by Todys.

On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at approximately 1810 hours I responded to a single motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival I saw the vehicle completely off the roadway and in the middle of a grassed area next to a large tree. The operator of MV1 stated he was driving westbound on Kenrick St and attempted to take a left turn on Waverly Ave when he lost control of his car and drove over the curb and hit part of the tree. EMS arrived on scene and operator of MV1 signed a refusal. There was major damage to the front of the car making it inoperable. The vehicle was towed by Todys. Todys had to cut branches of the city tree to get the vehicle out. Pictures of the vehicle and tree have been submitted to IT.

MV 1 was travelling North on Crafts St. when MV 1 pulled up to the light at the intersection of Crafts St. and North St. MV 1 was in the left lane and that there was another vehicle in the right lane turning right. MV 2 drove between MV 1 and the car next to MV 1 scracthing the side of MV 1 passenger mirror. MV 2 then drove around the vehicle that was to the right and proceeded to take a right on to North St.

The operator of MV 1 was traveling westbound on Watertown St and attempted to pass MV 2 on the right. While trying to pass MV 2, the operator of MV 1 struck MV 2's right side. The operator of MV 2 was attempting to make a right hand turn Northbound onto Adam St from Westbound on Watertown St. While making the turn MV 2 struck his right side. MV 1 sustained major damage to the front left part of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed by Tody's. A towed motor vehicle inventory sheet was filled out and filed. MV 2 sustained minor damage to the right side and was able to be driven away. The operator of MV 1 was issued citation T 2080795 M.G.L 89/4 (unsafe passing).

On Friday, September 18th, 2020 at approximately 1619 hours I, Officer Newton, was dispatched to Brookline St and Spaulding Ln(both are public ways in the City of Newton) for a report of a vehicle that crossed over Brookline St and struck a tree and drove off with major front end damage. The RP was able to give a description of the vehicle as a White Audi with the license plate beginning with 8X. The RP also stated the vehicle was going down Dedham St and possibly turned down Marvin Ln. Sgt M. Wade located the vehicle, White Audi MA Reg 8XVP10, with major front end damage, parked outside of 45 Indian Ridge Rd and made contact with the operator, John Bigda. It should be noted that the house is 2 houses from Marvin Ln. Upon arrival I spoke to John. John stated he was driving his vehicle and got into an accident but it was not a big deal because he was able to drive home. John was not able to explain the details of his crash and was very evasive as to exactly what happened, just that he got into an accident because somebody cut him off. John continued to tell me multiple times nothing bad happened and everything was fine. John was very unsteady on his feet and was stumbling around and almost fell several times while I was trying to speak with him. John also had slurred speech and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person that I was able to smell even though I was wearing a mask. At this time I asked John to take field sobriety tests to which he refused by saying "I'm not taking the test." The Medics arrived on scene to evaluate John. John was not able to answer their questions and the medics decided he should go to the hospital for an evaluation. However, John refused to go to the hospital. NFD arrived on scene and stated they saw tire marks and debris at the location of the crash. Ofc. Guarino went to that location to take pictures that will be added to this report. Due to the above facts and because John was almost falling over while speaking with us, he was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor. John was handcuffed (D/L) and searched prior to being placed in cruiser 499. Cruiser 499 was searched before and after transport for contraband with negative results. John was booked and read his Miranda rights by Sgt M. Wade and Ofc Donovan processed him. John was handed citation T2014721 for 89/4/A Marked Lanes Violation (Driving over the double yellow line and leaving the roadway to strike the tree on Brookline St), 90/24/C Leaving the Scene of Property Damage (Hitting a city tree and causing damage), and 90/24/K (Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 2nd Offense.. 1st offense was 11/18/2004 OUI docket 0443CR2527A CWOF ). The citation was placed with John's property. The vehicle was towed by Todys.