crash_reports

On 09/30/2020 at approximately 19:32hrs members of the Newton Police Patrol Bureau responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Washington St and Eddy St. After an initial investigation of the crash the Patrol Bureau secured the crash scene and called in the Newton Police Traffic Bureau to investigate. At approximately 19:45hrs Sgt. Devine, Ofc Wilson and I (Ofc Schlegel) from the NPD Traffic Bureau responded to the scene to investigate. Upon arrival to the scene I was met by Ofc Kane of the NPD Patrol Bureau. Ofc Kane stated that the crash was located in the driveway of 74 Eddy St and that it involved a Ford F350 pickup striking two parked cars. Ofc Kane stated that the operator identified as Kyle Butler had already been taken to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo EMS for injuries. . Upon approaching the crash scene I observed the following: The crash occurred at night time hours at approximately 19:32EST near the intersection of Washington St and Eddy St. Both Washington St and Eddy St are public ways in the City of Newton. The weather conditions at the time of the crash were a dark and clear with a temperature of approximately 60 degrees F. Washington St is a four lane undivided roadway (2 westbound travel lanes and 2 eastbound travel lanes). Washington St lighted roadway which has concrete light poles on both the westbound and eastbound sides. Washington St was under construction at the time and had a base coat of asphalt applied. At the time of the crash Washington St did not have any painted lane markings due to ongoing construction. Washington St is separated from the road sides on both the eastbound edge and the westbound edge with fixed granite curbing. The roadway also had several orange traffic barrels and traffic cones located edges of the eastbound and westbound lanes. Affixed to the light poles and the traffic barrels were temporary no parking signs for the ongoing road construction. At the time of the crash no road construction activities were taking place. No major debris or other obstructions were observed in the roadway. Washington St is a major roadway in the City of Newton and travels west to East across the entire City of Newton. This area of Washington St where the crash occurred is in between West Newton Square and Newtonville Square, this area has a posted 35 MPH speed limit. Both West Newton Square and Newtonville Square are densely populated with several businesses and residential areas. The section of Washington St where the crash occurred is also traveled frequently by pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle traffic. At the time the crash occurred 19:32hrs This area of Washington St is still a heavily travelled roadway. I observed Vehicle 1 described as a 2003 Ford F350 color white (MA Reg 5DT664) located in the driveway of 74 Eddy St. 74 Eddy St is a multi-family dwelling house located on the corner of Washington St and Eddy St. The driveway of 74 Eddy St is on the Washington St side. Vehicle was faced easterly across the driveway. I observed Vehicle 1to have extensive damage to the entire vehicle including but not limited to the enclosed cab area, cab roof and all windows, front end, rear end, along with both driver and passenger side. I also observed city of Newton owned concrete traffic light resting on top of the cab area of Vehicle 1. Upon further observation of Vehicle 1 it appears that both front tires and rims were flat, heavily damaged and had little to no tread left. Both front tires were worn down to the interior steel belt. I also observed that Vehicle 1 did not have a valid inspection sticker. Located to the immediate front of Vehicle 1 and resting on the front end was a white fence which had damage consistent with the impact of a motor vehicle. Immediately to the driver's side of Vehicle 1 was Vehicle 2 described as a 2007 gray Subaru Forester (MA Reg 45D610. Vehicle 2 was facing westerly across the driveway. Vehicle 2 had extensive damage to the driver's side front end, rear end, in addition to the entire driver and passenger sides. At this time Vehicle 2's drivers door was in contact with Vehicle 1's drivers door. Both drivers doors could not be opened.The damage to Vehicle 2 appeared to be consistent with impact from another motor vehicle. To immediate passenger side of the Vehicle 2 I observed Vehicle 3 described as a 2011 Toyota Rav4 color black (MA Reg 47XB99). Vehicle was facing in an easterly direction across the driveway. I observed the Vehicle 3 to have extensive damage to driver's side rear quarter panel, passenger side front quarter panel and front end. Also observed was damage to south east corner of the dwelling of 74 Eddy St. This area of the dwelling is located adjacent to the drive way. The damage appeared consistent with the impact caused by a motor vehicle. Also observed were large amounts of debris located in the area of the crash which included the sidewalk, yard and the driveway of 74 Eddy St. The debris included pieces of concrete which appeared to have been dislodged from the concrete light pole. A city of Newton no parking sign was lying in the yard of 74 Eddy St. This parking sign would have been attached to the concrete light pole due to ongoing road construction on Washington St. I also observed two tire marks on a curb stone located next the westbound lane of Washington St. These tire marks were in front of the residence of 74 Eddy St and were to the immediate left of a storm drain. The tire marks were consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. In between the tire marks and just after the curb there was a hole in the ground with wires sticking out of it. This hole appears to be the location the concrete light pole was located prior to impact. Tire marks were located on Washington St traveling from the east bound lane easterly across the westbound lane and ending at the tire marks on the curb. The total length of the tire marks was approximately 190 feet. After conducting an on scene investigation it appears that Vehicle 1 from the start of the tire mark in eastbound travel lane of Washington St traveled 190 feet in the easterly direct across the westbound lane of Washington St and impacted the curb in front of 74 Eddy St. The tire marks had lateral striations almost the entire length indicating that the front tires were rolling and sliding with little to no braking prior to impact with the curb. After impact with the curb Vehicle 1 exited the roadway, struck a concrete light pole. Vehicle 1 then traveled over a sidewalk, across the yard of 74 Eddy St and into the driveway of 74 Eddy St. Located in the driveway of 74 Eddy St were Vehicle 2 and Vehicle 3. Vehicle 2 was parked facing toward the rear of 74 Eddy St. Vehicle 3 located to the passenger side of Vehicle 2 and was parked facing towards Washington St. When Vehicle 1 entered the driveway it struck Vehicle 2. The force of the impact of Vehicle 1 striking Vehicle 2 caused Vehicle 2 to strike Vehicle 3. The force of the impact of Vehicle 2 striking Vehicle 3 caused Vehicle 3 to strike the southeast corner of the dwelling located at 74 Elliot St. Vehicle 1 continued across the drive way and struck a white fence before coming to final rest. Vehicle traveled a approximately 55 feet from when it initially struck to the curb till final rest. No other injuries were reported on scene. All involved vehicles were towed from the scene by Tody's Towing. After the investigation the operator of Vehicle 1 Kyle Butler was issued Citations T2015882 and T2015883 for: Mgl 90/24/O Recklass Operation of a Motor Vehicle Mgl 89/4B/A Failure to Operate in the Right Lane Mgl 90/20 Failure to Submit a Motor Vehicle for Inspection Mgl 90/7 Defective Equipment (worn front tire treads) Mgl 90/13A Failure to wear a seatbelt An immediate threat form was also filed with the MA RMV. Please see incident report #200440 regarding charges.

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 October 28th, 2020 at approximately 08:13 hours while assigned to N491 I responded to the intersection of Newtonville Ave @ Lewis Terrace for a report of MV crash. On my arrival I located the two involved vehicles on the other side of the intersection on Lewis St. Vehicle #1 a grey 2016 Gray Mazda SUV, Ma reg 7vb971 operator identified as Katherine Anna Erler. She reported that she was stopped S/B on Lewis Terrace @ Newtonville Ave when vehicle #2 drove into the front of her vehicle as he turned left from Newtonville Ave. Vehicle #2 was a Red Grand Jeep Cherokee, Ma reg 1HKT75 operated by Paul Damore. He reported being on Newtonville Ave E/B attempting to turn left(N/B) onto Lewis Terrace when he got distracted by another vehicle coming from Lewis St and drove into vehicle #1. All streets mentioned in this crash are public ways maintained by the city. There were no injuries in this crash and neither vehicle needed to be towed.

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.

Operator of MV1 states he just left Wegman's where he works the overnight shift and was traveling home to 223 River Street. Operator of MV1 states he was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave and was going to take a right hand turn onto Lowell Ave when he doesn't know what happened and struck the concrete street light pole dislodging it from its base where it laid across MV1 and part of the roadway. It should be noted while speaking with the operator of MV1 there was a slight language barrier and he couldn't elaborate much on the events leading up to the crash. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and air bag deployment. Medics were requested for an evaluation and found no signs of fatigue, impairment or injuries and cleared with a signed patient refusal. Coviello Electric was notified for the street light pole and the Newton Fire Department capped off the exposed wires from the base and it was taped off with caution tape. Tody's towing responded and removed the vehicle from the roadway. The operator of MV1 insisted on walking home from the scene.

The Operator of vehicle 1 stated that she was parallel parking in front of 1203 Walnut Street when vehicle 2 came up from behind her and attempted to make a pass while traveling mostly on the wrong side of the road and hit the front drivers side quarter panel of her car. This caused moderate damage. The operator of vehicle 2 stated he was traveling North on Walnut Street and when he went to pass a double parked vehicle the front passenger side quarter panel hit the drivers side quarter panel of vehicle 2.

The owner of MV#1 had parked his vehicle at 10:03 in front of 1269 Centre St and returned to his vehicle at 12:00 to discover that it had been struck. Attached to the windshield of MV#1 was a handwritten note from a party that witnessed the accident. MV #1 sustained moderate damages to its front driver's side bumper. I spoke to the witness via telephone and he stated he was travelling southbound on Centre St directly behind MV#2 when he observed MV#2 sideswiped MV#1. The witness then observed the operator of MV#2 got out of his vehicle, looked at the damages to MV#1, retrieved a can of paint from a party standing on the sidewalk, got back into MV#2 and drove away. The witness stated MV#2 was a black colored "Dodge Ram" pick up truck bearing MA REG 2HLR81. The damages to MV#2 should be to its rear passenger side bumper. The witness described the operator of MV#2 as a white male in his 50's, 6' in height with a muscular build. A query of MV#2 showed that it is registered to a female party out of Weymouth MA. I attempted to contact the owner of MV#2 at phone #781 974-0307 and left a voicemail. I spoke to the Weymouth Police Dept and they will attempt to make contact with the owner of MV#2. I was able to speak to the owner of MV#2 and she stated her ex-boyfriend Richard Woodard has possession of MV#2 but does not speak to him often. She does not know Richard's personal information and provided me with his contact number of 617 631-0596. I spoke to Richard and he stated he was contacted by the owner of MV#2 and was already enroute to Police Headquarters. Richard arrived shortly after and he confirmed that he is the operator of MV#2 and was on Centre St retrieving paint earlier. Richard stated he was not aware he struck any other vehicles. I inspected MV#2 and did not observed any damages to its entire right side. I observed some minor scraping marks on the rear passenger side tire of MV#2. The rear passenger tire of MV#2 would be the most likely part of the vehicle that made contact with MV#1 and also consistent with the witness's statements. Based on the statements made to me by Richard and the fact that there were no visible damages to MV#2 besides its rear tire, it is possible that Richard was not aware he made contact with MV#1. All parties involved were provided with this accident report and advised to contact their insurance providers. There were no reported injuries to all parties involved. I will not pursue this matter further.

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.

Witness Kaitlyn Coker stated she was travelling on Beacon St W/B directly behind a white sedan bearing MA reg 3910ZR(#2). Coker stated this vehicle while appearing to pull over to the right in an attempt to park, struck an unoccupied parked MV MA reg 2BAK94 (#1) in front of 845 Beacon on the driver's side front. After witnessing this Coker pulled over in front of the white sedan at which time the white sedan sped off leaving the area. Coker stated the white sedan operator appeared to be a white female with curly brown hair, no further description. Query of 3910ZR comes back registered to a white Lexus sedan owned by Mark C. Brown of 114 Monroe St Dedham MA 02026. An attempt to find a phone listing for this vehicle was negative. I left a note on windshield of #1 with witness and other vehicle insurance company listing. #2 would have damage on the passenger side with grey paint from #1. Traffic Bureau Update (Officer Gaudet): On Friday, December 18, 2020 I spoke with the owner of MV2, Mark Brown (S38802538). Mr. Brown stated he was operating his 2016 Lexus ES (MA: 3910ZR) on Beacon Street at the time of the crash. Mr. Brown stated he was thinking of parking in the area. Mr. Brown stated when he was pulling into the spot he decided he didn(cid:31)t have enough time to do his shopping and left the area. Mr. Brown stated he did not know he was involved in crash. Mr. Brown stated when he got home he saw a scratch on his passenger side but did not call the police because he thought insurance would handle it. Mr. Brown will be mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115919 for Newton City Ordincance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Failure to Use Care). Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.