crash_reports

On Saturday, January 12th 2019, at approximately 4:12pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to a single vehicle accident in the area of Cherry street and Derby street, both of which are public ways in the city of Newton. Upon arrival in the area I observed the fire department off with MV1(MA REG 9PAK20), in front of 171 Cherry street. The vehicle had a fire hydrant lodged under the front axle, and front end damage. The fire department was attempting to wake the operator who was unresponsive. The fire department ended up administering 2 doses of Narcan to the operator before he became responsive. The operator was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo for further evaluation. Based on the accident scene, it appears the operator was traveling southbound on Cherry street, crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, striking the fire hydrant in front of 154 Cherry street, and then crossed back over into the correct lane of traffic before coming to rest in front of 171 Cherry street. The vehicle was towed by Tody's towing, and an inventory form was filled out and filed. The operator was mailed MA Uniform Citations T0648078 and T0648079 charging him with MGL 89/4A Marked Lanes violation, 90/24 OUI Drugs, 90/24(2)(A) Operating to Endanger/Negligent operation, 90/11 No License in Possession, and 90/11 No Registration in Possession. Officer Donahue took pictures of the fire hydrant and crash scene, which have been submitted to the IT Bureau. The fire department was made aware of the broken hydrant.

On Friday, July 19, 2019, while assigned to traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 845 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. It was reported that the bicyclist sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1 while Newton Fire and Medics attended to the injured bicyclist. Andrei Jordao (S09978620) stated he was parked in his 2019 Hyundai Kona (NY: JFP5331) at a metered parking spot in front of 847 Beacon Street, Newton. Jordao stated he opened his driver door to exit his vehicle when a passing bicyclist crashed into the door. Jordao stated he did not look back at traffic prior to opening the door. Jordao stated the bicyclist fell to the roadway. I observed moderate damage to the driver side door and it was unable to close as a result of the collision. I spoke with the injured bicyclist, Leonard Engel (S53573803). Engel stated he was operating his bicycle Westbound on Beacon Street in the travel lane. Engel stated a vehicle to his right opened it's driver door into the roadway and he was unable to avoid hitting it. Engel stated he fell over the top of his handlebars and onto the roadway. Engel stated he injured his right shoulder/arm/neck area and his right ankle. Engel also had a small injury to his left knee. Engel stated he does not believe he hit his head as a result of the accident. Engel was wearing a helmet, I observed some scratch marks on it. Engel signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics. I observed damage to the rear tire area of Engel's black and green Giant bicycle. There was also damage to chain/pedal area. Engel's estimated the value of the bicycle at $4,000.00 USD. Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1271041 was mailed to Jordao for Chapter 90, Section 14 (Open car door into traffic). Tody's responded the removed MV1 from the roadway. Photos were taken of MV1 and the bicycle and submitted to the IT Bureau.

On Thursday, August 29, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to 837 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton Fire truck. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I met with the operator of MV1, Newton Firefighter Keive Mullings. Mullings stated he was operating Newton Fire Ladder 2(MA MF4951) Eastbound on Beacon Street towards Centre Street. Mullings stated the rear passenger side bumper area of MV1 made contact with a unoccupied motor vehicle parked Eastbound on Beacon Street in a metered spot across from 837 Beacon Street. No injuries were reported by the occupants of Ladder 2, I observed minor damage to the rear passenger bumper area of MV1. I spoke with the owner of MV2, Pakizeh Motiee (2017 BMW X3, MA: 7NCC90). I observed minor damage to the front driver side quarter panel area of MV2. Motiee was advised. Pictures of both vehicles were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.

MV1 (MA Reg: 1LMD95; Honda Accord 2019) was traveling west on California St when it came to rest on the shoulder of the road. MV2, (MA Reg: 5YR125; Honda CRV 2019) helped MV1 come to a stop because it was parked. Minor damage to MV1 front driver bumper and MV2 scratch on the rear bumper. MV2 owner, Lourdes Meira, exited her residence at 313 California St to witness MV1 pressed against her vehicle. Meira called 911 because she observed the driver of MV1 unconscious or asleep. Fire arrived on scene and gave two doses of Narcan to MV1 operator, Keith Harrington. Harrington gained consciousness and medics transported to NWH. Harrington admitted to injecting heroin today prior to this incident. Harrington to be summons for 90/24G-OUI Drugs, 2nd offense and 90/24E-Negligent Operation (MA Uniform Citation:T2079021). Citation given in hand at NWH by Ofc. Guarinio. Tody's towed MV1, towed motor vehicle form filled out. Used syringe from MV1 center console safely disposed of in N492. Small silver container with white substance confiscated from center console beside used needle. Container was filed into property and evidence to be tested. An immediate threat was filed and faxed to RMV.

Vehicle 1 a city of Newton Fire Engine was parked in the driveway of Newton Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington St. Vehicle 2 was located in the driveway directly behind Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 collided with Vehicle 1 while attempting to pass Vehicle 1 on the left. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained minor damage to the drivers side. Vehicle 2 sustained damage to the passenger's side front bumper and fender. No injuries were reported. No tows were required. It should be noted that Vehicle 1 was on scene due to a fire alarm activation at Newton Wellesley Hospital. The operator of Vehicle 2 stated that while behind Vehicle 1 he noticed another Fire Engine approaching. The operator of Vehicle 2 stated that he collided with Vehicle 1 while trying to move out of the way of the approaching Fire Engine. Pictures were taken on scene and submitted to the NPD IT Bureau.

On 8/25/2020 at approx 1245hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to NWH emergency ambulance entrance for a report of a past hit and run reported by Walpole Fire Dept personnel. Upon arrival I met with Firefighter Albert KING who stated he was travelling E/B on Washington St towards NWH with a patient and 2 other Firefighters on board when a black Toyota Prius being operated by a Asian female bumped into his front passenger side. FF KING stated he tried to communicate with the women to pull into the hospital and meet him at the ER but upon turning she continued straight on Washington St. KING stated he did not get a license plate number. Minor paint transfer to front passenger side as well as damage to front passenger wheel guard. Patient information not included for privacy, see Walpole Fire dept trip sheet if needed.

On November 19th, 2020 @ approximately 12:52 hours while assigned to N491 I responded to a report of a two car MV crash @ the intersection of Watertown ST@ Crafts ST. On my arrival I located both involved vehicles inside the parking area to the Fire Station. #191 Craft ST. Vehicle #1 was a red Hyundai Elantra Ma reg. 9le523. The operator was identified as Jennifer F. Coats. She reported travelling W/B on Watertown ST approaching the intersection of Craft ST when she began to brake due to the traffic ahead of her was stopped for the signal light(red). According to Ms Coats as she braked her vehicle failed to stop. Her vehicle subsequently crashed into the rear of vehicle #2. There was a possibility of mechanical failure her anti braking system. Vehicle #2 was a while chev. van ma reg. T79747 operated by a Joasua Eailey. He reported being stopped for the traffic light W/B on Watertown ST @ the intersection of Crafts ST when her was rear ended by vehicle #1. There were no injuries due to this accident and vehicle#1 was towed by Todys.

On 03/08/2021 at 1249hrs I responded to 25 Armory St for a motor vehicle crash involving a city of Newton owned motor vehicle. Vehicle 1 described as city of Newton Fire Engine #4 (MA Fire Reg 444) backed into Vehicle 2 which was parked and unoccupied facing northbound on Armory St. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained little to no visible damage, Vehicle 2 sustained minor damage to the passenger side front bumper. No injuries were reported on scene. No tows were required. Photographs were taken and submitted to the NPD IT Bureau.

On Thursday May 13th, 2021 at approximately 1353 hours myself and several units responded 55 Chapel Street for a motor vehicle that struck a pedestrian. At the time of the accident the weather was sunny and the road surface was dry. Chapel Street is a public way owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival Fire and medical personnel were attempting to remove the pedestrian from underneath the vehicle as her right leg was stuck in the undercarriage. Fire and medics were able to successfully free the pedestrian from the vehicle and render medical attention. The pedestrian was identified as Beth Herr ( S58524067) and it was determined that she was also the owner of the vehicle involved. I spoke to witness Joe Shields who stated he was outside his house located at 56 Chapel Street when his attention was brought to a blue SUV that was unoccupied moving backwards down Chapel Street. Joe stated he first witnessed the operator of the motor vehicle pull up to the UPS drop box located on the sidewalk across the street from his house. He stated he saw the female operator step out of the vehicle and drop off a package. Next he saw the vehicle start to roll backwards and the female operator opened the drivers side door and attempted to pull the emergency break. He stated the vehicle overtook her and she fell to the ground with her foot stuck under the car. Joe states he heard her yell and saw her get dragged by the vehicle to the opposite side of the street where the vehicle was stopped by the curb. Joe stated he tried to assist the woman but she was yelling in pain and he did not want to cause more injury so he waited for help to arrive. Witness Robyn Preston stated she was walking on Chapel Street when she saw the blue SUV rolling backwards with no one inside the vehicle. She states she then saw a woman try to stop the vehicle but she got dragged underneath the vehicle to its final resting place. Robyn stated she stayed on scene until help arrived. I was able to speak with Beth inside the ambulance prior to being transported to the hospital. Beth was conscious and alert but in a considerable amount of pain and discomfort. I asked her what happened to which she stated she drove her blue Toyota Rav4 MA REG: 1FHM53 to the UPS drop box located in the area of 55 Chapel Street. She stated she thought she put the vehicle in park but must not have as it started to roll backwards when she got out of the car. She states she tried to stop the car by opening the drivers side door and attempting to pull the emergency break. The car over took her and she was dragged to the ground with her right foot stuck underneath the vehicle. She was dragged across the street where the vehicle was finally stopped by a curb. Beth sustained minor scrapes and road rash on various parts of her body and her right leg was injured. Fallon medics transported her to the Brigham & Womens Hospital to be treated. Her husband was contacted using Beth's cell phone and notified of the accident. Captain Boudreau and I were able to drive her vehicle to her residence at 50 Broadway Street, Newton. Her vehicle was left parked outside her house and her car keys were left with her husband who was inside the residence. The vehicle did not sustain any damage. Pictures of the scene were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. I will be following up with Beth at the hospital to check on her status. On Friday May 14th at 0900 hours I spoke with Beth on the phone. She stated she is home from the hospital and doing much better. She states she has right leg pain and road rash from the accident.

I responded to 234 Langley Road for a two car M/V crash with entrapment. Upon arrival with other officers, Fire, and medics I saw the following. MV1 was flipped over on the road way and the operator was still in the vehicle, but the passenger was outside the vehicle. MV1 Hit a parked MV2 unoccupied. MV1 was traveling north on Langley Rd when MV1 swerved to its right and made contact with the left rear bumper of the MV 2. The impact of the two MV's caused MV1 to flip over and land on its roof. Based on my observation the scene indicated : day light, clear and there were no road defects. I took numerous pictures which were submitted to IT bureau so they can be attached to this report. Both MV1 driver and passenger were taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Tody's arrived on scene and took possession of both MV's. A canvas of the area resulted with one neighbor at 255 Langley who witnessed the accident. Mr. Vish Showdhary stated that he saw MV1 driving on Langley Rd when MV1 crashed into the parked MV. He stated that there were no other vehicles on the road and that MV1 drove right into the parked vehicle. The scene was cleaned and I went to Beth Israel Hospital to speak with the operator and passengers of MV1. The operator of MV1 stated that they have no recollection of what happened. She stated that she does not know how she hit the parked MV and that the last thing she remembers is being pulled out of the rolled over MV by the Fire Department. The passenger in MV1 stated that he does not remember how the crash occurred. He stated that he was unsure how MV1 crashed into MV2. He stated thathe was able to get out of the MV without a problem. After a review of the crash I am citing MV1 with the following. M.G.L 89/4A Marked lanes and M.G.L 90/24E Negligent Operation.(Citation # 1445881) Furthermore a request for immediate threat license revocation was filled and submitted to the RMV. The MV Citation was delivered to the operator of MV1 in hand at the Beth Israel Hospital.

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Crafts Street and Linwood Avenue, Newton for a report of a single car motor vehicle crash with entrapment. The weather at the time of the crash was cloudy. The road surface at the time of the crash was wet. Crafts Street and Linwood Avenue are both public ways in the City of Newton. On my arrival, I observed a 2007 Toyota Rav 4 (MA: 7565LR), facing North in the Northbound lane of Crafts Street past the Linwood Street intersection. The vehicle had extensive damage to it's passenger side and was resting on it's drivers side. The lone occupant, Mr. Frank Distefano (S00385929), was trapped in the drive seat of the vehicle and was unable to exit due to his legs being pinned under the steering wheel/dash area. First Responders were able to rescue a pug dog from the vehicle and care for it until a family member responded to take custody of it. The dog did not appear to be injured. Newton Fire responded and had to use stabilizing equipment to support the vehicle during their rescue efforts to make sure the vehicle did not roll over onto it's roof. Newton Fire used specialized extrication tools to remove the roof of the vehicle to gain access to Mr. Distefano. Mr. Distefano was removed from the vehicle by Newton Fire and Medics and transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for his injuries. Tody's towing removed the vehicle from the roadway. While Newton Fire was attempting to removed Mr. Distefano from the vehicle, I spoke with a witness to the crash. Mr. John Devalpine (S65213095). Mr. Devalpine stated he was operating his vehicle behind Mr. Distefano on Crafts Street (N). Mr. Devalpine stated he observed Mr. Distefano's vehicle stopped at the light on Crafts Street (N) at Linwood Avenue. Mr. Devalpine stated he then observed Mr. Distefano's vehicle accelerate from it's stopped position and drive across the intersection towards the right side of the roadway. Mr. Devalpine stated the vehicle then crashed into a City of Newton electrical box on the sidewalk. The collision caused the vehicle to turn over and land on it's driver side. I responded to Brigham and Woman's Hospital and spoke with Mr. Distefano in the Emergency Department. His wife, Clara, was present at this time. Mr. Distefano stated he was operating his vehicle and the next thing he knew his airbags deployed and he was trapped inside his vehicle. Mr. Distefano could not recall any other information about the crash. As a result of this crash, Mr. Distefano was cited with Massachusetts Uniform Citation 230024AB for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail To Use Care). Due to Mr. Distefano not being able to recall the events that led to his crash, and his recent driver history, I completed and submitted an Immediate Threat with the Registry of Motor Vehicles for Mr. Distefano. This request was emailed to the Registry (DCUImmediateThreat@massmall.state.ma.us). Photos were taken of the crash and submitted to the IT Bureau.