crash_reports

VEHICLE #1 WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON CENTRE ST, HEADING NORTHBOUND. VEHICLE #2 WAS ALSO ON CENTRE ST, HEADING NORTHBOUND. AS BOTH VEHICLES PASSED BY WILLOW ST, VEHICLE #2, WHO WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE, TRIED TO PASS VEHICLE #1 ON THE RIGHT, WHEN VEHICLE #2 TRIED TO GET IN FRONT OF VEHICLE #1 IT STRUCK THAT VEHICLE, WHICH WAS A COMMERCIAL TRUCK. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 STATED THAT HE NEVER SAW VEHICLE #2. NO INJURIES REPORTED. OFF DUTY NEWTON POLICE OFFICER LAU WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT, WHO WAS STOPPED ON WILLOW ST @ CENTRE ST AND NOTICED VEHICLE #2 TRY TO PASS VEHICLE #1 ON THE RIGHT. VEHICLE #2 OPERATOR WILL BE ISSUED CITATION #T0645460 BY MAIL FOR IMPROPER PASSING AND MARKED LANES VIOLATION.

Vehicle #1 Was Traveling Southbound on Parker St. Vehicle #1 collided with a pedestrian on it's left drive side in a marked crosswalk in front of 21 Parker St. The operator of vehicle #1 stated she saw the pedestrian through her driver's side window at the same time she heard a loud bang. The operator of vehicle #1 stated she noticed her mirror was gone and realized she had hit something so she stopped. The pedestrian in the crosswalk was crossing from his residence at 21 Parker St. on the west side of Parker to the east side of Parker St. in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was approximately 2 feet from the middle divider when he was hit by the mirror of vehicle #1. It should be noted that the pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing. The Pedestrian appeared to suffer an injury to his arm and his body and was transported to Beth Israel by Cataldo. The Witness stated he did not see the crash, but just prior to it he saw an unknown vehicle driving at a high rate of speed northbound on Parker St. and the vehicle may have beeped at the pedestrian in the crosswalk causing him to step back into the southbound travel lane where the crash happened. Photographs were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT bureau to be attached to this report. The operator of Vehicle #1 was cited with MGL Ch. 89-11 fail to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk (Citation #T2079123).

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 7/7/2021, at 0908 hrs, Newton Police responded to the area of Beacon St. and Paulson Rd. for a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, MV#1 was observed with significant damage to the front driver side bumper as well as the front driver side wheel well. MV#2 had minor damage to its passenger side rear bumper. The operator of MV#1 stated she was stopped on Beacon St. by the entrance to Paulson Rd. waiting for the light at Beethoven Ave. to turn from red to green. The operator of MV#1 stated she was stopped behind several vehicles. As the light turned green, MV#1 accelerated and collided into MV#2 which was attempting to go around her in order to turn northbound onto Paulson Rd. from Beacon St. The operator of MV#2 stated he believed MV#1 was "parked" on Beacon St.which resulted in his decision to cross over the double yellow center lane, go around MV#1 and turn onto Paulson Rd. A witness to this collision indicated to police that the operator of MV#2 crossed over the double yellow center lane in an attempt to go around MV#1, which resulted in the collision. The operator of MV#2 was issued MA Uniform Citation T2014489 for: Mgl Ch. 89 Sec. 4A - Marked Lanes Violation. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven away from the scene.

On July 10, 2021 at approximately 13:48 hours I responded to the area of 1450 Washington St for a report of a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival, I observed two vehicles with damage in the roadway at 1450 Washington St where the rotary of Washington St crosses over the I90E onramp with damage. MV1 was traveling Eastbound on Washington St and said that they had the green light. They continued through the intersection to the I90E on ramp when MV2 went through the intersection to continue traveling east on Washington St. MV1 was unable to stop in time and struck the passenger's side of MV2. The operator of MV2 was visibly shaken up by the crash and I had the medics respond to evaluate. The operator of MV2 declined medical attention and said that she did not know what happened or if she had a red light. After running both parties, it was discovered that the operator of MV2 had an expired MA license. She was able to renew her license while waiting for a ride but was issued MA uniform citation T2014511 for MGL90/10- Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and MGL 89/9- Failure to stop at red light. MV1 was towed from the scene and MV2 was moved off of the roadway to be driven back by the registered owner.

On 10/21/21 at 15:24 hours, I (Traffic Unit 523) responded to 1479 Washington Street for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time was seventy three degrees with mostly cloudy skies and some sun(weather.com). The road conditions were dry and Washington Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Washington Street is a two way divided roadway with an unprotected median that runs in a easterly and westerly direction. At this location, there is a marked crosswalk with a walk signal along with traffic signals above in both directions. On arrival, the scene was cleared up and both parties were waiting in the parking lot of the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home at 1479 Washington Street. I spoke to the bicyclist involved who was identified as Rajmattie Thakoordeen. I asked her what occurred and she stated that she was attempting to cross Washington Street in a southerly direction on her electric bicycle. She says that she pushed for the crosswalk signal to activate and once it did she began riding her bicycle when she was suddenly struck by a silver Saab 93. She made it out in to the crosswalk approximately four feet when she was struck by the Saab which was travelling westbound in the right lane of Washington Street. She says that she was struck on the left side of her leg area. She complained of her left leg being sore near her knee area but signed a patient refusal with Fallon Ambulance declining transport. At the time, she was riding a Rad Power Bike Roadrunner 1 Plus that is silver and black in color. It is a Class 2 electric bicycle (750W) that can go up to 20 m.p.h. The only damage it sustained was scrapes to the outside left pedal. Ms. Thakoordeen was wearing black/gray/white pants, yellow reflective jacket, and a black bicycle helmet at the time. Next, I spoke to the operator of the Saab 93 bearing RI registration # FN193. He was identified as Nevan Hanumara with Rhode Island Driver's License # 9960501. He stated that he was travelling westbound on Washington Street in the right travel lane when he came around the curve and noticed the red light signal above in the last second. He says by the time he reacted and attempted to stop he went through the red light and made contact with the bicyclist in the crosswalk. He reported no injuries and no damage to his vehicle. Due to his statement and inattention to the traffic signal, I issued him MA Uniform Citation # 168985AB for Chapter 89/9 Fail to Stop/Yield for the red traffic signal. Digital photos were taken of the scene.