crash_reports

On 1/5/19 at 1210hrs I was dispatched to the Pelham St Municipal Lot (public way inviting access maintained by the City of Newton) behind CVS for a report of an MVA involving several vehicles. On arrival, I observed Mv#1 MA Reg 5TWS10 with heavy front end damage wedged in between two other vehicles parked in marked spaces. #1 operator, in the driver's seat, was being evaluated by Medics. #1 was identified as Mary Jane Hymanwegscheider (10/14/38). I first made contact with a witness identified as Sharon Corliss. Ms Corliss stated she was sitting in her parked vehicle and observed Mv#1 backing out of the end spot next to CVS. She explained once #1 had came to a stop from backing, #1 then pulled forward, drove over a curb island and continued driving straight into the two parked vehicles. Ms Corliss stated it appeared #1 was travelling about 5mph preceeding the crash. After the medics intial evaluation of Ms Hymanwegscheider, I was able to ask her what happened? She stated she backed out of her space, hit the curb going forward and then put her foot on the gas instead of the brake before the collision. She was deliberate when speaking and appeared confused. She reported to medics she had no medical history and was not using any medications including allergy medication as well. She reported she did not hit her head after the collision. She was then transported to NWH for further evaluation after medics discovered her blood/sugar readings were very low. I advised Ms Hymanwegscheider her vehicle had heavy damage and was being towed by Tody's and to expect paperwork at the conclusion of the crash investigation. It appeared #1 struck Mv#2 first on its driver's side rear before striking Mv#3 parked next to it on the passenger side rear. #1 wedged itself between #2 and #3, #3 was then pushed to the left into the passenger side of Mv#4. #2 and #3 sustained heavy rear end damage. #4 sustained light damage. #1 towed by Tody's with heavy front end damage. #2 arranged for her own tow through her insurance company. A note was left on #3, and #4 was able to be driven from the scene. Ms Hymanwegscheider is showing no MV infraction/no accident history. Based on the totality of all information received as a result of this investigation, I will be issuing a citation (#T0340410) to Ms Hymanwegscheider for Ch90/Sec24, Negligent Operation.

On 5/20/19 at about 1510hrs I was dispatched to 136 Evelyn Rd for an MVA. En route to the location with Ofc Gourdeau, it was determined by first arriving Ofc Gourdeau that a vehicle had crashed through a fence at the end of Troy Lane and came to rest in the backyard of 126 Evelyn Rd. On arrival, I located the vehicle operator, identified as Mr Stuart Phillips who was operating MA Reg 8VVP40, an '03 Jaguar S Type model. Mr Phillips was walking around the backyard after the collision and appeared coherent as to what had transpired. He sustained a laceration to the top of his head and was bleeding heavily. We sat him down in a lawn chair prior to medics arrival to evaluate. When asked what happened, he stated he "hit the gas instead of the brakes". I asked him where did the accident begin? He stated he was turning around at the end of Troy Lane (a dead end cul de sac) and crashed through the fence there. Mr Phillips was alert and speaking clearly. I asked him if he was on any medication? He stated he was taking Plavix only, a blood thinner. I asked about his medical history and he stated he was released from Spalding Rehab today for treatment from a stroke and was receiving occupational therapy. Medics arrived to evaluate and he was transported to NWH for treatment. An investigation of the crash path of the vehicle revealed the following based on tire tracks and damage left behind: The vehicle crashed through the fence at the end of the cul de sac belonging to 41A Helene Rd; Vehicle drove over that back lawn, clipped the back deck attached to the rear of the house; damaging the base of the deck and lattice below; Vehicle travelled over the patio, then crashed through shrubbery down an embankment leading to the backyard of 132 Evelyn Rd; Vehicle drove through backyard of 132 Evelyn, then continued along the side of the house where it drove over damaging three retaining walls and clipped a large tree; After driving over the third retaining wall, vehicle continued through the backyard of 126 Evelyn, causing significant lawn damage; Vehicle continued until it hit the back of the house at 126 Evelyn; there, it drove over the rear patio before it struck a ground level basement window and window well; It came to a rest there where the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Witnesses helped extinguish the fire with a garden house (see incident report #19020129) until NFD arrived to knock it down. Significant front lawn damage to 126 Evelyn occurred as well as NFD was arriving on scene to what was first reported as a structure fire. Several photos of the area were taken by myself. The memory chip was TOT the I.T. bureau to be attached to this report. Tody's towing towed the vehicle out of the backyard by accessing the rear driveway of 132 Evelyn Rd. Mr Phillips cited for Negligent Operation and an Immediate Threat for License Suspension/Revocation faxed to the RMV. Troy Lane is a public way in the City of Newton.

Operator of Vehicle #1 was traveling on Saw Mill Brook Parkway before turning right over a curb and onto Kappius Path. Kappius Path is a walking path not intended for vehicle traffic. While traveling on Kappius Path the operator struck a tree with the driver's side front of the vehicle. The vehicle then rolled onto the passenger side. In order to extract both occupants of the vehicle, Newton Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to remove the roof of the vehicle. Firefighters also had to remove several sections of a chain link fence belonging to the property owner of 19 Kappius Path. Newton Medics obtained patient refusals from both occupants. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Todys and an inventory sheet was completed by Officer Emmanuel. Five photographs of the scene were submitted to the IT Bureau. The operator of Vehicle #1 was subsequently arrested and charged with OUI, Negligent Operation and Marked Lanes.

At approximately 1735HRs on Saturday, August 29, 2020, I was dispatched to 14 Elliot St. (Sunoco Gas Station) for a report of a two car MVA with one party refusing to exchange RMV information. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of MV1 (MA Pass: 6GT965), who stated that he was stationary in his vehicle at pump 3, when the operator of MV2 reversed into his vehicle after refueling at pump 5, which is directly in front of pump 3. The operator of MV2 got out of her vehicle and began to yell at him and refused to give him her RMV information, claiming he hit her. The operator of MV1 stated that he called the police and the operator of MV2 subsequently left the scene prior to my arrival. Officer Keefe (N495) attempted to raise the registered owner of MV2 (MA Pass: 2KWK11) at her residence with negative results and dispatch was unable to find a cell phone for her. I was able to speak with witness 1, who concurred with the operator of MV1's version of events. After speaking with witness 1, the operator of MV1 and viewing his video he recorded on his phone showing a party believed to be the owner/operator of MV2 entering her vehicle (Caucasian Female with the same light/strawberry blonde hair, as seen in her RMV photo), I have issued her MA Criminal Citation T2015042 for violating one count of MGL Ch. 90 S. 24. (Leaving The Scene Of Property Damage) and mailed it to her address. Note: the cameras at the gas station are not operational at this time and a copy of the aforementioned video has been forwarded to IT to be attached to this report.

Operator of MV1, Emily Stoller, states she was operating MV1 in the parking lot at 200 Boylston Street when her friend, Alvin Day, asked her if he could drive MV1, which she gave him permission to do and was under the impression Mr. Day had a valid driver's license. It should be noted this area is regularly used to get to commercial businesses and has the right of access to the public. Ms. Stoller states Mr. Day was only driving about 15mph when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a light pole. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed from the scene by Tody's towing. Mr. Day states he does not have a valid driver's license and asked Ms. Stoller if he could drive MV1. Mr. Day states he was "goofing off" driving around the parking lot at approximately 15mph when he "cut the steering wheel too much", lost control of the vehicle and crashed MV1 head on into the light pole causing the driver's side airbag to deploy. Mr. Day states he lost consciousness for a brief moment where he was assisted out of the vehicle by the rear passenger, Alex Kakooza. Mr. Day was evaluated by the medics and transported to Children's Hospital. Ms. Stoller and Mr. Kakooza were also evaluated by the medics where they obtained patient refusals. All three juveniles had an adult family member respond to the scene. Ms. Stoller's father, Gregory Stoller, Mr. Day's mother, Quonekuia Day and Mr. Kakooza's sister, Latifah Kakooza. Professional electrical contractors responded for the damaged light pole and mall security will be notifying the property owner.

On Sunday 4/11/2021, at approx 1219hrs, while assigned to N498, I responded to 141 Needham St in Newton for a MVA car into a building. There I observed MV1 in contact with the building used by retail store TJ MAXX. The operator, Beverly Linsky, was already outside the vehicle. I assisted Linsky to a bench where she was evaluated by Fallon medics. Linsky refused medical treatment. She stated that she was "fine". It should be noted that despite the heavy front end damage to MV1 the airbag did not deploy. Linsky states that while attempting to park her vehicle she accidently stepped onto the gas pedal instead of the brakes and drove into the TJ MAXX store building. MV1 was towed from the scene by Tody's towing service. The store manager was notified. Due to the statements made by the operator and witness, I will be submitting an Immediate Threat form to the RMV. See incident report #21015576 Pictures of the accident were submitted to IT.

Operator of vehicle #1 stated he was attempting to park his vehicle in a parking spot. Operator #1 stated that he hit the gas instead of the brake and drove over a handicap sign that was cemented into the ground. Vehicle #1 then drove over a flower bed before making light contact with the brick parking garage wall. An immediate threat form was filled out by me and faxed to the RMV. Also on scene was Mr. Dan Pham, public safety Officer for Wegmans. There were no injuries. Vehicle #1 was towed by Tody's.

On 10/7/21 at about 1145am I was dispatched to 1101 Beacon St the Walgreen's parking lot for an MVA with injuries. On arrival, I observed 3 parked unoccupied MVs heavily damaged that were smashed into each other. I was approached by one of the MV owners, Tony Dooley. Mr Dooley stated he was walking out of the Walgreen's front door heading to his parked MV (#3) which was approximately <30 feet away. His attention was suddenly drawn to a speeding MV (MA reg 3MKH84) driving through the lot that veered right and smashed into the 3 cars. Mr Dooley's MV was the middle car smashed between the other 2. The female operator briefly stopped afterwards and pulled into an adjacent parking spot at a crooked angle. I approached the female operator who was being taken out of her car and placed onto the stretcher by medics for transport. Female operator was identified as Ms Norma Greenberg. I asked her what happened? She replied in a bewildered manner "I have no idea." I asked her if she was taking any medications today and she replied yes, to treat a spinal condition she has. Ms Greenberg had lacerations on her legs and arm with heavy bleeding as a result of the impact.Ms Greenberg's vehicle (#1) was towed with significant front damage and airbag deployment. MV#2, the first car struck on impact, was towed with very heavy passenger side, rear end damage and driver's side damage. MV#3, the middle vehicle, was towed with significant passenger side damage, flat tire and driver's side damage. MV#4, sustained significant passenger side damage which was able to be driven from the scene. Based on observations and statements, it appeared Ms Greenberg had suddenly dangerously accelerated through a congested parking lot causing heavy damage. Ms Greenberg's driving history shows surchargable accidents from 7/1/21, 11/1/20, 8/25/15 and 12/26/10. Due to Ms Greenberg's inability to recall how or what happened, I am seeking an Immediate Threat application due to and not limited to medical reasons to suspend Ms Greenberg's license through the RMV.

Vehicle #1 was parked in a legal parking spot at level P1 of the Wegman's parking garage. Vehicle #2 was backing up the ramp after a verbal altercation and attempted to exit the parking garage. While backing and turning the vehicle, vehicle #2 struck vehicle #1. Vehicle #2 then left the scene. The vehicle is registered to Texano JR corp. See incident report # 22018894

On Tuesday 6/14/2022, at approx 1311hrs, while assigned to N496, I responded to the parking lot of 1280 Centre St in Newton for a MVA hit&run with a parked vehicle. There I observed fresh damage to the rear bumper of MV1. The owner of MV1 was notified of the accident and was given a report number. I was unable to locate the owner of MV2, Song Mai. Mai was cited for leaving the scene of property damage. MA citation number T2015014 was mailed to the address listed on Mai's registration. It should be noted that Mai has an extensive drivers history including leaving the scene of property damage.