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.

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 southbound onWaltham St and instead of turning right onto Washington St drove straight over the island striking a planter. The planter became stuck under the vehicle causing undercarriage damage. The driver's side rear tire was also flat. Operator was arrested & charged with the following 90/24J OUI Liquor 90/24V Child Endangerment while OUI 90/24E Negligent Operation 90/24C Leaving the Scene of Property Damage 89/4A Marked Lanes Tody's Towing removed the vehicle without incident. Photos of the scene were taken and turned over to the IT Bureau.

Operator of MV1 was traveling westbound on Washington Street approaching the intersection where Beacon Street meets. Operator of MV1 attempted to turn left traveling eastbound on Beacon Street when MV1 crashed into a traffic signal pole, which was located on an island separating Washington Street and Beacon St. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was removed from the roadway by Tody's towing. The traffic signal pole was completely dislodged from the ground. Daigle Electric was notified. Pictures were taken on scene and submitted to IT. Operator of MV1 was transported to NWH.

On February 16th, 2020 at approximately 09:23 hours while assigned to N491 I responded to a report of a traffic crosswalk light down on the sidewalk at the intersection of Washington St @ Craft St. On my arrival I observed the walk light down on the sidewalk. It appears to have been struck overnite by unknown vehicle. Dispatch reported that the r/p, heard a loud noise at around 03:00 hours. However never called the police. Pictures taken. Camera disc was placed in the Technology mailbox. Dagle electric light company notified.

On Thursday, June 11th 2020, at approximately 9pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to 92 North street for a report of a car into a utility pole. Upon my arrival I observed MV1(MA REG 1HRN55) on the side of the road with heavy damage to the majority of the vehicle. I spoke with the operator who stated that he was traveling northbound on North street when his steering wheel stopped functioning as he approached a bend in the road. The operator stated he left the roadway striking a utility pole, and rolling his car at least 3 times. The operator was complaining of leg pain and dizziness and was transported to NWH by Cataldo for further evaluation. MV1 was towed by Tody's and an inventory form was filed. Eversource was notified for significant damage to the utility pole. Pictures were taken and submitted to the IT bureau.

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

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.

On Friday 11/19/21 at approximately 0938 hours while assigned to marked unit n497 I was dispatched to the area of 1256 Commonwealth Ave for a report of a past Hit and Run. Upon arrival in front of 1256 and 1270 Commonwealth Ave across the street on the Westbound side I observed a concrete light post broken at the base and laying in the Grass median between Commonwealth Ave and the Carriage Rd. The light pole had an electric wire attached to it that connected at utility pole 102/180. On the grassy area was several pieces of debris from the vehicle causing the damage, including what appeared to be an empty steel liquid storage container, possibly gas. there was no evidence of any sort of spill so the container may have been empty upon impact. After canvassing the area for evidence related to the vehicle involved I spoke with the resident at 1270 Commonwealth Ave, BLAKELY Thomas. Thomas states he heard a loud crash at approximately 0300am, but wasn't sure what it was. I noticed cameras on his home and asked if we could view the video. Video showed the vehicle impacting the pole and spinning out and then continuing Westbound on Commonwealth Ave Thomas emailed the video to me and Ofc Drew Vello. After returning to Newton Police Headquarters Ofc. Vello and I viewed the video and at 0300 hours a Tow Truck is seen veering off the road travelling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave and striking the light pole. Tow Truck spins sideways in the grass, and then continues Westbound on Commonwealth Ave. As the truck gets back on Commonwealth Ave there is lettering visible on the drivers side door, but Ofc Vello and I were unable to make out what the lettering says. I also took 7 photos of the area of the crash and emailed them to Officer Vello to attach to this report. Eversource and the City were notified to attend to the light pole, wires and debris.

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.