crash_reports

On January 1, 2019 at approximately 02:18 hours I, Officer Guarino, responded to 78 Vine St. for a hit and run. I spoke to the operator of MV1, who told me that he was driving Eastbound on Vine St, he turned on his left directional and began to pull into his driveway at 78 Vine St. The operator of MV 2 attempted to pass MV 1 on the left hand side crashing into MV1. MV2 put the vehicle in reverse and left the scene. The operator of MV1 said that the front bumper of MV2 had fallen off in the collision with MA License plate 4KZ917 still attached. The owner of that vehicle lives in Boston, so Boston Police were notified. I attempted to make contact with the owner of MV 2 with negative results. Update January 1, 2019 16:15 hours: I was able to contact the owner of MV2, who admitted that she was the operator of the vehicle and that she was in the vehicle alone. The operator of MV2 said that the operator of MV1 was driving very slow and stopped in the right lane so she attempted to pass the vehicle. MV1 began turning and MV2 struck MV1. The operator of MV 1 said that she was nervous and left the scene because her phone died and attempted to contact the Newton Police in the morning. I am mailing citation T1441275 to Cecelia Spangenberg for MGL90/24C, leaving the scene of property damage. Photographs of the bumper have been submitted to IT to be attached to this report. The license plate was logged into evidence and placed into property and evidence locket #8.

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.

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 07/24/19 at 08:06 hours, I responded to a two car motor vehicle accident at Dedham and Parker Streets with no reported injuries. Operator of MV1 was stopped at the stop sign on Parker Street (SB) at Dedham Street waiting to take a left turn on to Dedham Street. That is when he was struck in his rear end by MV2. MV1 sustained moderate damage to the rear bumper and hatch area but it was still driveable. Operator of MV2 states she was behind MV1 on Parker Street but did not see that vehicle in front of her. She states she was also attempting to take a left turn on to Dedham Street. She then started to accelerate and struck MV1 in the rear end. I observed moderate damage to the entire front bumper and grille but mainly to the driver's side. The owner decided to have the vehicle privately towed after on Howe Road. Operator was issued MA Uniform Citation # T1445344 for Newton City Ordinance 19-75 Failure to use care in starting and stopping.

At approximately 1825HRs on August 06, 2019, I was dispatched to 785 Centre St. (Newton Country Day School) in reference to a motor vehicle vs bicycle crash. Upon arrival, I located both parties on the sidewalk adjacent to the intersection of Centre St. and Colby Rd. The operator of the bicycle was complaining of feeling dizzy, although she stated she did not hit her head, and suffered several abrasions on her left leg and hands; the operator of MV1 stated she was uninjured. The operator of MV1 stated that as she was traveling northbound on Centre St., she attempted to give the operator of the bicycle room, but the bicyclist made an abrupt left hand turn and struck MV1. The operator of the bicycle stated she was traveling northbound on Centre St. in the Bicycle Lane. She then signaled a left hand turn and entered the Motor Vehicle Travel Lane to make a second left hand turn to travel eastbound on Colby Rd. Once she exited the northbound Motor Vehicle Travel Lane on Centre St. and began to cross over the southbound lane, MV 1 crossed over the solid yellow lines onto the southbound side of Centre St. and struck her bicycle. MV1 sustained damage to its right front bumper and I noted red paint transfer of the left side of the front bumper, which the operator of MV1 states was old damage. MV1 also sustained a flat left front tire after contacting the curb. The bicycle sustained damage to both tires and where the rear tire attaches to the frame appeared to be warped. I took several photos of the damage and have submitted them to be attached to this report. The operator of the bicycle was transported to the hospital by Newton Medics and the operator of MV1 signed a patient refusal. Todys Services arrived and took custody of MV1, for which I completed and filled an NPD Towed Motor Vehicle Form. All streets mentioned are public ways in the City of Newton. Due to the potential danger of serious bodily injury caused by the operator of MV1's reckless driving behavior (crossing the solid yellow road divider line and driving on the wrong side of the road against traffic), the actual damage caused (striking and causing the bicycle operator to be transported to the hospital and damage to the bicycle) and that the bicycle operator was clearly visible/in clear contrast with the road (riding a red bicycle and wearing a red shirt) I issued the operator of MV1 MA Criminal citation T1445010, in hand, for violating one count of MGL Ch.90 S. 24 (Operating To Endanger) I cleared without incident. Note: I logged the bicycle into property/evidence for safekeeping, as it could not be taken on the ambulance.

MV1 was travelling behind MV2 when he attempted to pass her in a no passing zone. As he attempted to cross back to the correct side of the road MV1 made contact with the front drivers side of MV2. MV2 was travelling WB on Commonwealth ave when MV1 attempted to pass her and she was struck as he entered back into her lane. Operator 1 states operator 2 was making obscene gestures at him and he was attempting to separate himself from the situation and that is why he attempted to pass where it was illegal. Operator 2 states MV1 was tailgating her for approximately 3 blocks when she threw her hands up in the air and he then attempted to pass her. MV1 sustained minor rear end damage. MV2 sustained moderate front end damage. Both vehicles driven from the scene and no injuries were reported. Operator 1 issued MA Uniform Citation #T1445050 for marked lane violation.

The operator of MV 1 was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue when he struck the route 30 sign pole at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Hammond St. The operator admitted to driving the vehicle. The operator was issued in hand citation number T 2080794. The medics responded and transported the operator to Newton Wellesley. MV 1 sustained major damage to the entire front side. There was also minor damage along the right side of the vehicle indicating the operator possibly hit unknown objects before the collision with the pole. The vehicle was towed by Tody's due to it being disabled on a public way. An inventory sheet was filled out and filed.

MV 1 stated she was stopped at a red light when she was rear ended by MV 2 who fled the scene (no visible damage). MV 2 stated he did not get into an accident, and appeared to be confused about what we were talking about (no visible damage). Two witnesses confirmed MV 1's account of the incident. MV 2 was cited for unlicensed operation and leaving the scene of property damage. See incident report #20034517.

MV1 stated he was travelling straight ahead when MV2 "slammed into me at what felt like 80mph." MV1 sustained heavy damage to the driver's side rear, however did not require a tow. MV2 stated he was "only doing 45mph" and thought MV1 was "going faster than they were and I couldn't stop" subsequently causing heavy front end damage. MV2 was removed from the scene and the operator was cited for speeding.

Operator of MV1 states he was traveling northbound on Walnut Street at a speed of approximately 45mph when he struck the snowbank with the front right tire causing the vehicle to leave the roadway, hit the utility pole and come to rest on the hood of the vehicle in the front yard of 996 Walnut Street. Operator of MV1 stated he was coming from a friends house where he consumed two alcoholic beverages. Operator of MV1 sustained injuries to his hand and forehead and was evaluated by Fallon medics who recommended transport to the hospital due to the severity of the crash. Pictures were taken of the scene. Tody's towing responded and took possession of the vehicle. Towed motor vehicle inventory form completed. Verizon and Eversource were notified for the utility pole. I issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation #T2012865 for the following: MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 24 OUI Alcohol, MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 24 (2) Operating to Endanger, Negligent, MGL Ch. 89 Sec. 4A Marked Lanes Violation and MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 17 Speeding greater than reasonable

Operator 1 of MV 1 was traveling EB on Homer St. Operator 1 crossed the double yellow line, across the roadway and struck parked MV2. Upon further investigation (see incident #21021174) operator 1 was charged with c90s24 OUI Liquor, c90s24 Negligent Operation of a MV and c89s4A Marked Lanes Violation. Operator 1 was transported to the NWH for his minor injuries. MA Citation T2012681 to be mailed to Operator 1. Major damage to MV1 and was towed by todys towing. MV2 was parked on the side of the road at 85 Homer St when MV1 collided with the front of MV2. Moderate damage to MV2. MV2 was towed by Todys towing.

On October 4th, 2021 at approximately 11:58 hours while working N491 I responded to a report of a past Hit & Run involving a parked MV in front #350 Watertown St, Colonial drug. On my arrival I located one of the involved vehicles a 2009 blue Toyota Venza MA plate RUBRIC with the owner, Suzanne McGowan inside it. She reported parking her car in front of #350 Watertown St while out doing errands. She came back a short time later and found her vehicle had been struck. She found a note attached to her vehicle that said," I'm sorry I hit your car, with a telephone # 617-448-1039," call me". I spoke with the R/P, witness JP Botindari, address Colonial drug, #350 Watertown St. He reported hearing a crash from inside his business which brought him outside to investigate. He then observed a blond haired white female, 40's ruddy complexion wearing ripped blue jeans put a note on the parked vehicle she just hit. He asked her if she was ok? Women said nothing before getting into a grey colored SUV Ma reg.888-oyd.with heavy passenger side damage. The vehicle fled E/B on Watertown St. The registration was later queried but didn't come back to any vehicle. The phone # left on the note was traced back to a women out of Arlington Ma. but after dispatch had spoke with her realized this was not the women involved. The only vehicle attached to her name was a Nissan Pathfinder. Her drivers license picture didn't match the witnessed description either. An attempt will be made to identify the other vehicle through similar license plates. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): A query of MV2 (MA: 8880YD) showed it comes back to a 2016 gray Jeep Cherokee registered to Ms. Johanna McGlame out of Newton. I spoke with Ms. McGlame via telephone. Ms. McGlame stated he was involved in the crash and did leave a note on the vehicle she hit with her phone number. Ms. McGlame stated she was traveling on Watertown Street and the passenger side of her vehicle made contact with a parked car. Ms. McGlame stated her vehicle had damage as a result of the crash and it is currently being fixed. Ms. McGlame's vehicle information and contact information was updated in this report. Ms. McGlame will not be cited for leaving the scene of property damage.

At approximately 0922HRs on Friday, October 29, 2021, I was dispatched to 265 Washington St. for a motor vehicle crash with minor injury. Upon arrival, I observed MA Pass: 1ZCM56 parked almost in the on-ramp to I90, causing a potential safety hazard for drivers attempting to enter/exit the highway. The vehicle's driver's side headlight was broken, its front bumper/driver's side fender was partially dislodged and there were scratches and dents in the general area of impact. Parked in front was MA Pass: 2CHV64, which displayed a large scrape on its passenger's side rear bumper, gouges missing from around the wheel well and scratches through the general area of impact. Both vehicles were owned by the operators. The first of which being operated by Marineyde Oliveira (OLN: no status/NRE) and the second of which being operated by Brittany Rivera (MA OLN: S95463618). With the translation assistance of Officer Calderon, I spoke with Marineyde, who stated she was traveling westbound on Washington St., by the entrance to I90. At this time, she attempted to change one lane to the left, when she struck Brittany's vehicle in the rear. Upon requesting her driver's license, Marineyde stated she did not have one.. Upon speaking to Brittany, she stated she was traveling westbound on Washington St., in the lane closest to the concrete island, just before the entrance of I90. It was at this time that Marineyde entered her lane, striking her vehicle in the rear. Brittany stated she then pulled over and exited her vehicle, past the on-ramp and it appeared Marineyde initially was going to drive away without stopping. Brittany then began to signal her to stop by waving both of her arms and Marineyde parked behind her. Brittany, a Spanish speaker herself, asked Marineyde for her driver's license in Spanish, after she watched Marineyde exit the driver's seat, but Brittany was told she did not have one. Because Brittany was concerned that Marineyde initially appeared as if she was going to hit-and-run and because Marineyde did not have a Driver's License, she elected to call The Newton Police. It should be noted that Brittany was complaining of neck pain and stated she would drive herself to Newton-Wellesley Hospital; she signed a patient refusal. Due to Marineyde admitting to me that she was driving without a license, Brittany witnessing said illegal operation, the vehicle being registered to Marineyde and no other party being in her vehicle, I initially placed her under arrest for violating one count of MGL Ch. 90 S. 10 (Operating With Out A License). She was handcuffed behind her back, double locked and placed in the cruiser for transport. Officer Calderon began to transport her to Newton Police Headquarters. However, after discussing the matter with Sergeant Poutas, we came to the belief that the "in the officer's presence" element of the crime would likely not be satisfied by the above, so Marineyde was released forthwith. She will be receiving MA Criminal Citation: T1445781 in the mail for the above offense, as she was already released from the station prior to my arrival. Officer Calderon explained everything pertaining to the initial arrest and that she will be receiving the criminal citation in the mail. This rotary/intersection is a particularly dangerous area, in which we respond to many crash reports. The area where MA Pass: 1ZCM56 was parked, was creating a potential hazard for motorists entering the highway, as well as the many motorists who often exit the ramp, where she was parked, to avoid accidentally entering the highway. Because of this, Todys Services removed the vehicle. Note: Washington St. is A Public Way in The City of Newton. I completed and filed an NPD Towed Motor Vehicle Form and cleared without further incident.

On November 21st, 2021 at approximately 07:56 hours while working N491 I along with Officer Mike Boudreau responded with NFD and Medic One to a report of a MV crash with injuries in the area of Centre St @ Franklin St. On my arrival the Medics were evaluating two adult males who standing outside one of the involved vehicle from this crash. There appeared to be several involved vehicles to this crash however two of them had been parked prior to the crash. The vehicle which the two unidentified males were standing by was MA reg. 9HY939, a 1988 Black Ford F150 PU, listed registered owner was a Peter J. Jara-Castro, #28 Ridge Ave, Lynn Ma. Mr Castro was one of the two males standing by that truck. The above vehicle appeared to have been travelling N/B on Centre St when it skidded off the road, jumping the curb striking a 1 foot slate retaining wall to the property to #573 Centre St. It continued onto that property driving over shrubs, small trees, then onto the driveway(same address) which is actually on Newtonville Ave, hitting the homeowners 2007 Nissan Versa, Ma reg. 6BH269, forcing it into more shrubbery. The Truck continued across Newtonville Ave where it struck another parked vehicle, a Grey 2019 Volkswagon, Ma reg. 1NFC27 on the rear passenger side pushing it forward. The truck finally came to a stop after driving into a wooden fence to the property of #559 Centre St.(Fence is on Newtonville Ave.) I spoke with the owner of the truck after he was evaluated by the Medics, who spoke limited English. The owner of the truck Peter Jara-Castro finally said he was driving the truck prior to the crash. His statement was he was travelling N/B down Centre St when another vehicle came out from Newtonville Ave causing him to slam on his brakes. Mr Castro doesn't remember much after that, possibly from hitting his head. At this time I couldn't determine who the actual driver was. Both Mr Castro and the passenger, sustained injuries but both declined to go to the hospital. Both were later picked up by an UBER driver. A Firefighter heading to work reported seeing the truck pass him on Centre St N/B at high rate of speed but never saw the driver or the actual crash. Both property owners that sustained damage were given Trucks insurance info. Pictures were taken by both property owners. Vehicle #1 and vehicle #2 were towed from scene. Both sustained heavy damage. Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage I was unable to make contact with that owner at this time. However later in the day I was able to make contact with owner of vehicle #3. She was given all vehicle #1 information along with his insurance. A citation for speeding was later issued after investigation was completed and witness statement. Citation#t1444076 was later sent VIA mail.

MV 1 was backing out of her parking spot when she backed onto the sidewalk and into a parking meter. The operator of MV1 (Ms. Pengwynne Blevins) sustained a possible neck injury and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. MV 1 was towed for being on the sidewalk and no driver was available to pick it up. MV 1 sustained minor damage to the right front and right rear (few scratches). The passenger, Ms. Amanda Simeone, sustained no injuries and called an uber home. Pengwynne was issued citation T1445557 for OUI, Negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lane violation. An immediate threat has been filled out and faxed over to the RMV.