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 MV1 was driving westbound on Beacon St in the area of 741 Beacon. Operator of MV1 stated his tire blew out and the car swerved into the side of MV2 and then the rear of MV3 which were both parked legally. Witness 1 stated she heard the crash but did not see the impact. She stated she heard the crashing noise first, and then heard a loud popping noise of the tire blowing out shortly after. Witness 1 identified Cesar Ramirez Rodriguez as the Operator of MV1. Operator of MV1 was uninjured, and the other two vehicles were unoccupied. Todys responded and towed MV1 and MV2. Operator of MV1 was issued, in hand, MA citation T1440439 for 90/23 Operating after suspension and 89/4A marked lanes violation. I was eventually able to locate the owners/drivers of the parked vehicles and they were given the report number. Beacon St is a public way in the City of Newton.

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 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.

On 3/1/19 while working N493, myself and N492 Officer Selig were sent to the area of 1354 Washington St for a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries. On arrival, I spoke to Matthew Digregorio DOB7/2/74 ( hereby referred to as operator #1) who was standing on the sidewalk next to MA reg 134TR9 (vehicle #1 ). Vehicle #1 had significant damage to the front and right quarter panels. It was straddled between the travel lanes and did not have the keys in the ignition. It was immediately apparent that operator #1 suffered an injury to his head, as there was a moderate amount of blood and small pieces of glass stuck in his forehead area. I observed operator #1 to be unsteady on his feet, have bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. I could detect a moderate odor of alchoholic beverage coming from operator #1 as I was approaching him, which was apparent from about an arms length away (it should be noted that medics were already en route to the scene at this time). Prior to the medics arrival, I asked operator #1 for a brief synopsis of what transpired. Operator #1 stated that he had just left Paddy's Pub and was driving westbound on Hunter St (which is approximately 1/8 mile from our location) when he collided head on with vehicle #2. Vehicle #2 was not immediately visible upon police arrival, however was pointed out as being located at the intersection of Hunter and Putnam St. I asked operator #1 where he was heading, as Hunter St is a back road not directly in the vicinity of Paddy's. Operator #1 could not answer the question and also remained silent when I asked him how much alcohol he had consumed this evening. At this time the medics arrived on scene. I asked operator #1 for the car keys to reliquish to the tow truck operator, which is standard operating practice. Operator #1 reached into his pocket and then provided me with the keys. Due to concern over operator #1's obvious head trauma, he was then transported to NWH to be evaluated while the investigation continued on scene. Two other parties approached myself and Officer Selig. One was the operator of vehicle #2, MA reg 1RD999. Operator #2 is identified as Luke Ferdinands DOB 5/11/80. The other party who approached is identified as Douglas Dasilva-Pimenta DOB 6/2/86 (Dasilva-Pimenta will now be referred to as operator #3). Operator #2 states that he was taking a right onto Hunter St from Putnam St, when he observed vehicle #1 on the wrong side of the road approaching him head on. Operator #2 states vehicle #1 then collided head on with him, took a right onto Putnam St, and continued onto the Washington St overpass near 1354 Washington St. Operator #3 states he was inside of #5 Hunter St when he heard a loud crash coming from outside. He looked out the window and saw vehicle #1 traveling at a high rate of speed on Hunter St towards Putnam St. Operator #3 observed damage to the right side of his parked vehicle (now referred to as vehicle #3) MA reg 7CAK80. He immediately got in his vehicle and proceeded to follow vehicle #1, which then crashed into vehicle #2 head on. Operator #1 did not stop until it was obvious that operator #3 was following close behind. This ultimately landed vehicle #1 at it's final location near 1354 Washington St. Vehicle #1 and vehicle #2 were not driveable and were towed to Tody's. It should be noted that there was a passenger in vehicle #2 at the time of the collision. Airbags were deployed and medics checked out both operator and passenger. Both declined transport. The passenger is identified as Elizabeth Ferdinands DOB 5/22/53.Ferdinands' version of events coincide with that of operator #2. Upon speaking with Officer Selig it was learned that operator #1 dropped his cell phone several times as he was holding it on scene. Both Officer Selig and operators #2 and #3 observed this. Operators #2 and #3 both expressed concern over the obvious odor of alcohol eminating from operator #1, and the fact that he was unsteady on his feet. I responded to NWH to follow up with operator #1 however he did not wish to speak further. He did express concern over the well being of all parties involved. Operator #1 was issued in hand the following citations: T1268426 - 90/24 OUI Alcohol, 90/24 Leaving the Scene (property damage, vehicle #2), and 90/24 Leaving the Scene (property damage, vehicle #3). T1268425 - 89/4a Marked Lanes violation. T1269216 - 90/24 Negligent Operation of a M/V (mailed after consultation with superiors) All streets mentioned are public ways in the City of Newton. 1354 Washington St will be the address used on this report and subsequent citations due to multiple locations being involved. Citations and paperwork have been placed in the prosecutor's mailbox. An immediate threat form has been filled out and faxed to Mass DOT. *Attention Police Prosecutor for blood work subpoena, if applicable*

On 3/4/19 I responded to the area of Hammond St and Chestnut Hill Rd for a report of a two car MVA. Upon arrival it was determined there were no injuries and the two drivers signed patient refusals with the ambulance. I first spoke with the operator of MV#1 who stated he was driving northbound on Hammond St near the Chestnut Hill T station where it bends and MV#2 was coming southbound and skidded on the snow and came into his lane. I then spoke with the operator of MV#2 who stated he was driving southbound on Hammond St when his vehicle lost control around the turn and drifted into the opposite lane and struck MV#1. I issued the operator of MV#2 MA Citation T1268628 for Chapter 89/4A; Marked Lanes Violation. At the time of this accident there were heavy snow conditions. Tody's Towing responded and towed both vehicles from the scene.

On 3/4/19 at approximately 1630hrs, I responded to the front desk for a report of a past hit and run. Operator#1 stated she was involved in an an accident on 2/27/19 at 1436hrs in front of Mango Thai, 115 Elm St. Operator #1 stated she was stopped waiting for the red light at Elm St and Washington when a "new black or gray SUV" pulled out of a parking spot the right of her. The other vehicle sideswiped her passenger side causing a large scratch. Operator #1i stated she honked and attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver pulled away. Operator #1 was only able to identify the driver as a male but did provide me with a plate of MA Reg 9RM445. The plate comes back leased to a 2018 Gray Jeep Compass registered to a Matthew Veteto. I was unable to find any phone number for Veteto. Operator#1 has already filed a claim with her insurance company who advised her she would need a police report. Due to being unable to verify who was driving, a citation was not 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 was attempting to parallel park in a parking space in front of 1241 Centre St when she was sideswiped by MV2 who was attempting to pass her. No injuries reported. MV1 sustained minor rear drivers side damage. MV2 fled the scene prior to my arrival. NPD located the vehicle at the owners residence which had matching damage and paint transfer on the front passenger side. Multiple attempts were made to contact the owner with negative results, he will be mailed Mass Uniform Citation #T1440739 for leaving the scene ( property damage) and marked lane violation.

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 Thursday, May 16th 2019, at approximately 6:40am, I, Officer Brooks, responded to 930 Watertown street for a report of a head on collision. Upon my arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1(MA REG RT91EL) who stated she was traveling westbound on Watertown street and "blacked out" and could not recall how the accident happened. I asked what she meant about blacking out, and she stated she thought she had a panic attack and may have passed out. The operator of MV1 stated she takes Lorazepam for panic attacks, but has never had one like this. MV1 had heavy front end damage and airbag deployment, specifically to the driver's side. The operator was uninjured. I then spoke with the operator of MV2(RI COM 81082) who stated he was traveling eastbound on Watertown street, and observed MV1 crossing over the center line. The operator of MV2 stated he tried to get out of the way but MV1 continued into his lane and struck him head on. MV2 had damage to the drivers side front end. The operator stated that he was suffering from shoulder pain to his right shoulder. The operator of MV2 was transported to Newton Welleseley by Cataldo. Both MV1 and MV2 were towed by Tody's due to the damage. As a result of the collision, MV2 rolled into parked a vehicle MV3(MA REG 315PW6). There was minor damage to the rear end of MV3. The owner was notified and provided the crash information. The operator of MV1 was mailed MA Uniform citation T1442362 for 89/4a Marked Lanes violation, and additionally based on her statement of passing out at the wheel I filed an immediate threat with the registry. The operator of MV2 was mailed MA Uniform Citation T1442363 for 90/9 Expired registration.

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 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.

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

VEHICLE #1 WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON CENTRE ST, HEADING NORTHBOUND. VEHICLE #2 WAS ALSO ON CENTRE ST, HEADING NORTHBOUND. AS BOTH VEHICLES PASSED BY WILLOW ST, VEHICLE #2, WHO WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE, TRIED TO PASS VEHICLE #1 ON THE RIGHT, WHEN VEHICLE #2 TRIED TO GET IN FRONT OF VEHICLE #1 IT STRUCK THAT VEHICLE, WHICH WAS A COMMERCIAL TRUCK. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 STATED THAT HE NEVER SAW VEHICLE #2. NO INJURIES REPORTED. OFF DUTY NEWTON POLICE OFFICER LAU WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT, WHO WAS STOPPED ON WILLOW ST @ CENTRE ST AND NOTICED VEHICLE #2 TRY TO PASS VEHICLE #1 ON THE RIGHT. VEHICLE #2 OPERATOR WILL BE ISSUED CITATION #T0645460 BY MAIL FOR IMPROPER PASSING AND MARKED LANES VIOLATION.

On Monday, July 1, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 802 Walnut Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle accident. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Walnut Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Dayana Martinez (S96710554), stated she was operating her 2019 Toyota Rav 4 (MA: 934RJ9), Northbound in the area of 802 Walnut Street, Newton. Martinez stated as she was coming around the bend the sensor system for her vehicle activated and she attempted to pull her vehicle away from the double yellow line. Martinez stated the vehicle locked up and she made contact with MV2. Martinez reported no injuries on scene. I observed moderate damage to the front driver side area of MV1. The operator of MV2, Gerard Kenneally (S75917793), stated he operating his 1999 Ford E150 (MA: 3AL821), Southbound in the area of 802 Walnut Street, Newton. Kenneally stated MV2 was traveling Northbound on Walnut Street and crossed over the double yellow line and side swiped the driver side of his vehicle. Kenneally reported no injuries on scene. I observed moderate damage to the driver side of MV2 from the driver door to the rear bumper area. I spoke with a witness to the accident, Bryan Stewart, via telephone. Stewart stated he was traveling Southbound on Walnut Street behind MV2 at the time of the accident. Stewart stated he observed MV1 drive over the double yellow line and into their travel lane. Stewart stated 3/4 of the vehicle was in the Southbound lane while it was traveling Northbound. Stewart stated MV1 crashed into MV2. Stewart stated if MV2 was not in front of him then MV1 would have crashed into him. After speaking with all parties involved, Martinez was mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1272998 for Chapter 89, Section 4A (Marked Lanes).

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 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).

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.

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).

At the scene the operator of Vehicle #1 was extracted by Newton Fire and transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital by Newton Medics. At the Hospital I spoke with the Operator of Vehicle #1. Operator states that she was driving home from a friends house and didn't remember any of the details of the crash. From my investigation, as well as the statement from the witness, it appears Vehicle #1 under steered while trying to make a left turn. The vehicle struck the curb, left the roadway and rolled onto its side. The driver was issued a citation for a Marked Lanes violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Tody's.

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.