crash_reports

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 Thursday, June 23, 2022, while assigned to unit N492, I responded to the area of Homer Street and Lowell Avenue in Newton for a report of a Hit and Run Crash. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Detective Sgt. Claflin was working a paid detail for Feeney Brothers at the intersection of Lowell Avenue and Otis Street. While monitoring the traffic in the area, Detective Sgt. Claflin heard what he believed to be a vehicle crash in his vicinity. Detective Sgt. Claflin looked across the intersection and observed a 2020 Honda Civic (MA: 7MR818) leaving the scene down Lowell Avenue (S) towards Commonwealth Avenue. This vehicle had damage to it's passenger side door area. Detective Sgt. Claflin also observed fresh damage to the rear driver side bumper area of a 2021 Dodge Ram (MA: 5CFR30) that was parked in front of 296 Lowell Avenue (S). Detective Sgt. Claflin then entered his personal vehicle and attempted to catch up to the Honda Civic that left the scene to check on their well-being. Detective Sgt. Claflin stated as the vehicle approached the intersection of Lowell Avenue (S) and Commonwealth Avenue, it proceeded through the intersection on to Homer Street with out stopping at the red light activated at this intersection. Detective Sgt. Claflin was finally able to stop the vehicle on Homer Street just after Commonwealth Avenue. I arrived on scene and spoke with the operator, Ms. Ludmila Gelman (S30392030). I asked Ms. Gelman about the events that took place prior to Detective Sgt. Claflin stopping her. Ms. Gelman stated she did not know what happened. I observed moderate damage to the front passenger side door area of her vehicle. The front passenger door mirror was damaged and folded in. The glass window from the front passenger door was shattered and missing. There was glass from the middle covering the entire front passenger seat/floor area inside the vehicle. I showed Ms. Gelman the glass inside her vehicle and the damage to her door and asked her if she knew what caused it. Ms. Gelman stated she did not know and that something must have hit her. I explained to Ms. Gelman the events that has just transpired as conveyed to me by Detective Sgt. Claflin. Ms. Gelman seemed to be confused and did not understand what happened. Ms. Gelman called her son Steven and asked me to speak with him. I explained to Steven the events leading up to me speaking with him. I explained to Steven I did not feel comfortable allowing Ms. Gelman to drive away from the scene. At Steven's request, I moved Ms. Gelman's car away from the intersection and parked it in front of 1103 Commonwealth Avenue for him to pick it up. Ms. Gelman reported no injuries and was transported to her residence by myself in unit N492. Ms. Gelman was given Massachusetts Uniform Citation 487210AB in hand for Chapter 90, Section 24 (Leaving The Scene Of Property Damage), Chapter 89, Section 9 (Fail To Yield, Red Light), and Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail To Use Care). Ms. Gelman was also advised I would be filing an Immediate Threat with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. A Request for Immediate Threat License Suspension/Revocation was completed and submitted tot he Registry of Motor Vehicles with supporting documentation via e-mail, DCUImmediateThreat@massmail.state.ma.us. I returned to the area of the crash and observed damage to the rear driver side bumper area of the involved Dodge Ram. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The registered owner, Mr. Zachary Maclaughlin, was advised. A copy of the issued Criminal Application was submitted to the Court Prosecutor with supporting documentation. Otis Street, Lowell Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, and Homer Street are all public ways maintained by the City of Newton.