crash_reports

On 7/9/2019 at approx 1406Hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to level 4A of the Newton Wellesley parking garage at 2014 Washington St for a report of a minor collision. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of RI Reg FV705, Malorie CURLEY who stated she had parked her new work vehicle in the parking stall was exiting her vehicle to see if she was within the lines when the operator of Ma Reg 69EL83 Laurence HENDY pulled into the spot next to her, opened his door striking her truck, CURLEY stated as she was rounding the car HENDY proceeded to grab his door and slam it into her car several more times. CURLEY stated she confronted HENDY who refused to exchange information with her for the damage to her car and fled. CURLEY took pictures which she will provide in her own crash report. The front bumper of CURLEYS car had several spots where the white paint was peeled back , HENDYS vehicle had the matching white paint on the edge of his drivers side door. Although the damage was minor CURLEY requested a report for documentation as it was her work vehicle. i attempted to contact HENDY but no phone number is listed.

Vehicle 1 was parked facing eastbound in a parking stall located in the eastbound lane of Washington St in front of 1286 Washington St. Vehicle 2 was attempting to parallel park in a parking stall located mediately in front of Vehicle 1. While backing Vehicle 2 backed into the front bumper of Vehicle 1. The operator of Vehicle 2 then left the scene without leaving any information. As a result of the impact Vehicle 1 sustained minor damage to the center of its front bumper. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated he was sitting in Vehicle 1 while parked when Vehicle 2 backed into his front end. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that after the collision Vehicle 2 left the area without leaving any information. The operator of vehicle 1 described Vehicle 2 as a red Honda Accord bearing MA Reg 365KH6. The operator of Vehicle 1 described the operator of Vehicle 2 as a white female approximately 70 years of age with blonde/white hair. The operator of Vehicle 1 states that Vehicle 2 had minor damage to the drivers side rear bumper. No injuries were reported on scene. No vehicles were towed. An RMV check revealed Vehicle 2's registered owner as Joan Goldman of 53 Bartlett Way Apt 205 Waltham, MA. I was able to contact Goldman over the phone. Goldman identified herself as the operator and owner of Vehicle 2. Goldman states that while she was backing into a parking stall she was going very slow. Goldman states she did not feel any impact and left the scene because she did not think she collided with Vehicle 1. Goldman states she was not injured. Goldman was provided with the information of Vehicle 1 and was advised to contact her insurance company. I also called and provided the owner of Vehicle 1 with the information of Vehicle 2.

On Monday 2/22/2021 at approx 0849hrs, while assigned to N491, I responded to 33 Austin St in Newton for a MVA hit and run. There I was met by the owner of MV1 who states that his car was parked in the Austin St lot while getting coffee at Starbucks. He states that a witness to the accident gave him their information. Witness statement: Schreiner states that she had just left Starbucks and heard a crash. When she looked into the Austin St parking lot she could see MV2 make contact with MV1. She said that MV2 then scrapped the side of MV1 with the front passenger side of the vehicle. When MV2 left the parking lot she said that she was able to read the MA plate of 1NTE29. Schreiner said that MV2 was white and looked like a Toyota Highlander operated by a white female w/ blonde hair in her 40's. It is unclear at this time who was operating MV2(MA# 1NTE29). Dracut PD was contacted about the registered owner and I was able to get a phone number. However, the number was to a business she hasn't worked at in five years. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On Monday, February 22, 2021 I was able to make contact with the registered owner of MV2, Ms. Melinda Russo (S29162725). Ms. Russo stated that she was operating her white 2019 Toyota Highlander (MA: 1NTE29) in the Austin Street municipal parking lot this morning. Ms. Russo stated she was backing out of a parking spot when she observed her passenger side mirror collapse in. Ms. Russo stated after she exited the parking spot she pulled her vehicle over and observed no damage to the passenger door mirror area. Ms. Russo stated she fixed her mirror and then left the area. Ms. Russo stated she did not think there would be damage to any other vehicle because she did not have damage on her vehicle. Ms. Russo was advised that if she believes she was involved in a crash, she should make every effort to contact the owner of the other vehicle. Ms. Russo was also advised she can contact the police department for assistance. Ms. Russo will be mailled Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1446762 for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail to Use Care). Austin Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.

Vehicle 1 was parked in a proper parking spot on the right side of 1280 Centre St. Witness 1 stated that she saw vehicle 2 traveling westbound around the corner of 1280 Centre St building. (should be noted that Vehicle 2 was driving the wrong way down a one way road) Witness 1 stated vehicle 2 then attempted to make a U-Turn (3 point turn) to properly turn around and drive the correct way. Witness 1 stated she saw vehicle 2's front bumper make contact with vehicle 1's rear bumper approximately 4 times to the point of vehicle 1 being pushed forward twice. Witness 1 then took out her cell phone and took 2 pictures of Vehicle 2 leaving the scene without leaving proper information. Witness 1 left a note on vehicle 1 car with proper information of vehicle 2. Dispatcher Capoli contacted the owner of Vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 owner denied he was in a motor vehicle accident. Needham Officer went to Vehicle 2 residence to check damage on vehicle. Vehicle 2 owner would not allow Needham Officer into his garage to inspect damage.

On April 19th, 2021 at approximately 12:48 hours while working N491 I responded to #146 Norwood Ave for a report of a past MV crash. On my arrival I spoke with the R/P, owner of the vehicle involved, Ann William. She stated she received a call from her daughter around 11:40 this morning that someone had backed into her vehicle(2019 Subaru wagon) which was parked in the driveway to the above address. The other vehicle involved had driven away after the crash. Ms William informed me of a witness identified as Wagner Calhau (978-413-3927). She stated she had already spoken with him and he emailed her a copy of the video he took of the other involved vehicle. The witness apparently was doing work across the street when he witnessed this accident. I located the witness who was still on scene across the street. He reported the following: A truck was dumping some gravel to his job site and had temporarily blocked the street. A pick up truck heading W/B became impatient waiting for the truck to move and began to turn around to head back E/B. The pick up proceeded to back up into the driveway of #146 Norwood Ave to turn around. The truck as it backed into the driveway backed into the rear drivers side to vehicle #1 causing damage. The witness then grabbed his cell phone but was only able to begin recording as vehicle #2 was driving away. Witness showed me the video footage he captured on his cell phone. The pick up truck appeared to be silver in color with a tarp in the back. The license plate I couldn't discern. The operator was not visible.from the video. I will have the video emailed to our IT bureau to see if they can enhance the video for the purposes of capturing the license plate for the pick up truck. I will further investigate if IT bureau is able to enhance the video that shows the suspects license plate.

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.

On Monday, July 12th 2021, at approximately 5:24pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to the parking lot of the Barn, 229 Walnut street, for a car accident. I spoke with the owner of MV1(MA REG 9937PH), who stated she had been parked here all day, and when she came out to her car there was a note on the windshield stating "Sorry i hit your car, foot slipped on wet". Her vehicle sustained damage to the drivers side front bumper. The note contained the license plate for MV2 (MA REG 54542), and the registered owners name. Dispatch attempted to reach her by phone but was unable to speak with her. MV2 was still on scene and parked in front of MV1. MV2 had minor damage to the front bumper. It appears the operator of MV2 was pulling into the parking spot and struck MV1. There were no injuries and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. The report number was given to both involved parties.

MV1 Operator states he was at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Centre Street traveling eastbound. MV1 Operator stated the green light for the left turn only was activated. The green light to go straight ahead for the middle lane was not activated. MV1 Operator states he was then rear ended by MV2. MV1 Operator stated the other vehicle drove away without stopping to exchange information. MV1 sustained damage to rear center. MV1 Operator had no injuries. Dispatch stated MV2 (MA REG #W63589) had no MA OLN on file for the vehicle. I was unable to find or contact anyone who owned MV2. No injuries, no tows. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): MV2 is a black 2011 Mercedes E350 (MA CON: W63589) . This vehicle is registered to a LAJANSLIM Services Inc out of 346 Eastern Avenue in Lynn, Ma. I attempted to located a contact number for this company with a negative result. On February 15, 2022, I contacted the listed insurance carrier for MV2, Commerce Insurance. Commerce could not provide any contact information for the registered owner of the vehicle, but they were able to provide contact information for the vehicles insurance agent, Friendly Insurance. I contacted Friendly Insurance with an address out of Lynn, Ma. An agent there was able to provide contact information for the owner of MV2, Mr. Fritherson Jean-Baptiste (S50659798). I contacted Mr. Jean-Baptiste who confirmed he is the owner of the 2011 Mercedes E350 involved in the crash. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated he was not operating his vehicle at the time of the crash and stated it was someone that works for him. Mr. Jean-Baptiste was not able to provide the name of the operator of his vehicle at the time of the crash, but stated he would look into it and contact me with that information. Mr. Jean-Baptiste contacted me later and the day and said he was half asleep when we first spoke. I explained to Mr. Jean-Baptiste again why I contacted him regarding his vehicle. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated his girlfriend has COVID and he has been quarenteening with her in Quincy. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated his car was parked in Cambridge and to his knowledge no one else has operated it. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated he did not understand what was going on with his vehicle and stated he now does not know where it is. Mr. Jean-Baptiste stated he believes his vehicle may now be stolen. Mr. Jean-Baptiste was advised that if he believes his vehicle was stolen and he does not know who was operating it at the time of the crash on February 12, he needs to contact the Cambridge Police Department and report the vehicle stolen. I advised Mr. Jean-Baptiste that I would follow up with him about his vehicle and it's operator. Officer Perry spoke with a witness to the crash, Mr. Robert Drabiuk. Mr. Drabiuk stated he was at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Centre Street on foot when he observed the crash. Mr. Drabiuk stated to Officer Perry he observed MV2 rear end MV1. Mr. Drabiuk also stated the operator of MV2 got out of the vehicle after the crash, put his hands in the air, and then drove away without exchange of information. Mr. Drabiuk stated he observed a black Mercedes (MA REG # W63589) drive off and stated there was a black male operating the motor vehicle. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): As of February 28, 2022, I have attempted to contact Mr. Jean-Baptiste numerous times to follow up on his vehicle's involvement in this crash. A party answers the phone and after I identify myself they hang up. There is no record to date of Mr. Jean-Baptiste reporting his vehicle stolen. At this time, I am unable to indeifty Mr. Jean-Baptiste as the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash.