crash_reports

I responded to the area 107 Dartmouth St. at approx. 0345 on 04/28/9019 along with N493 Officer Kelly Donahue and N508 Sgt. Devine for a report of an MVA. The MVA was reported to be single vehicle crash. The vehicle left the roadway and was on the front lawn of 107 Dartmouth St. I arrived on location (first on scene ). I observed tire tread marks across the front lawn of 107 Dartmouth St. I then observed a vehicle in the bushes toward the left front side of the house. The vehicle; NY Reg. JHE8252, Porsche color blue. The RMV info on the plate came back registered to Porsche;of ;South. Registration plate type: Dealer Assignment. 185 W Sunrise HWY; Freeport,NY (no further info). The vehicle was unoccupied and secured. I felt the hood of the car which was still warm from the engine. I checked the immediate area surrounding the crash scene for an operator but found no one. I radioed to other responding units to canvas the neighborhood and surrounding area for the operator on foot. I spoke to the homeowners at 107 Dartmouth St., identified as Anthony and June Limberis. Mrs. Limberis stated she heard a load noise and a car engine revving. She stated when she looked out the window she observed a W/M tall, thin, wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt walking across the front lawn. He proceeded up Dartmouth St. (northbound) toward Commonwealth Ave. Newton Fire Dept arrived on location to check the crash scene and vehicle for possible leaking fluids and any other hazards. As I was talking with the firefighters we were approached by two men. One of the men was intoxicated. He was unsteady on his feet, had glassy bloodshot eyes, and was slurring his speech. The man was a W/M tall/thin approx. 6'2" and was wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt. He was identified as Eric Adams DOB 09/18/1969. The second man with him was identified as John Adams DOB 02/07/1936; An elderly W/M approx. 5'6" also wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt. Eric Adams stated his father John was the operator of the vehicle. Eric Adams had a strong odor of Alcoholic beverage emanating from his person and breath. He continued to slur his speech and was unsteady on his feet as he spoke. He was swaying back and forth and side to side as he spoke to me. Officer K. Donahue and Sgt. Devine were on scene at this time and also made the same observations. Multiple times we had to grab hold of Eric Adams to keep him from losing balance and falling. We spoke with Eric and John Adams for several minutes as their accounts of what took place were not consistent. I asked Eric Adams where the keys to the vehicle were. Eric Adams immediately pulled the starter key to the vehicle from his front right pocket. Eric Adams became defensive and belligerent when questioned about who was operating the vehicle. John Adams appeared tired (as if he just woke up) and confused as to the situation. Sgt Devine and I both spoke with Eric Adams and John Adams. Although both men claim John Adams was the operator of the vehicle, a clear determination was uncertain. A query of both mens driver's license status on NY Licenses came back active. Eric Adams has two prior DUI's on his RMV record. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine escorted the two men to 93 Dartmouth St. Eric Adams stated they were staying at that residence which is his sister's house. I stayed at the crash scene to document information and assist with clearing the MV from the property with Tody's Towing Service. As they were walking away I observed Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine continue to have to assist Eric Adams with staying on his feet. Approximately ten minutes later as I was speaking with the aforementioned homeowners Mr.&Mrs. Limberis. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine returned to the crash scene. As they were updating me we observed Eric Adams returning to the crash scene. He was stumbling and swaying as he walked and repeatedly almost fell. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine immediately intercepted and assisted him before he fell. As they were assisting him again I continued speaking with the homeowners. Suddenly I heard Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine struggling with Eric Adams who was now on the ground and resisting being handcuffed. I ran to assist them. Eric Adams continued to resist and be uncooperative until he was appropriately restrained in handcuffs. Eric Adams was placed under arrest by officer Donahue for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Reference Officer Donahues Newton Police Incident Report #19016484. The vehicle NY Reg. JHE8252 was removed from the property of 107 Dartmouth St. and towed from the crash scene by Tody's Towing Service.

Vehicle #1 stated they were attempting to turn around on beacon St. and turned into the driveway at 865 Beacon St. Vehicle #1 stated they were reversing out into the road and was stopped and shifting into drive when they were struck from the rear by Vehicle #2. Vehicle #2 stated she was traveling westbound on Beacon St. when she lost sight in front of her due to the glare from the sun. Vehicle #2 stated she never saw Vehicle #1 until she struck the vehicle. Vehicle #1 had minor damage to the rear and was able to be driven away. Vehicle #2 had moderate damage to the front and was towed by Tody's Towing. Operator of Vehicle #1 stated she was not hurt in the crash and refused any medical treatment. Operator of Vehicle #2 stated she had chest pain and was evaluated by Medic 1. Operator of Vehicle #2 was cleared by the medics and refused any further treatment.

On 11/26/19 at 14:11 hours, I responded to Newton South High School located at 140 Brandeis Road for a two car motor vehicle accident involving a school transport van for the City of Newton and another vehicle. No injuries were reported. The road conditions at the time were dry and the weather was a mix of sun and clouds. Traffic conditions were heavy due to the release of school at the time. Operator of MV# 1 states he was operating straight ahead eastbound on Brandeis Road awaiting the backed up traffic in front of him that was entering the right roundabout for the main entrance to the high school. While doing so, he states that MV # 2 came up and passed him on the left to go around the traffic. MV # 2 then clipped his vehicle on the driver's side front quarter panel while passing him. I observed no visible damage to the quarter panel area and scuff marks to the left front rim which possibly were from the accident. Operator of MV # 2 states she was also operating straight ahead eastbound on Brandeis Road awaiting the backed up traffic in front. She states that once there was an opening in the roadway ahead of her, she signaled her left directional and started to pass traffic on the left. While doing so, she says that MV # 1 suddenly pulled out to the left without signaling and struck her vehicle on the front passenger side. I observed minor scuff marks to the front passenger quarter panel area and slight damage to the metal grate footstep on the passenger side. The operator was also transporting two students for the City of Newton through JSC Transportation Services at the time. Both students attend Newton South High School. Digital photos taken of the scene and damage.

On Friday, March 6, 2020 between approximately 0218 to 0220 hours MV1 was parked at 258 Centre St, Newton. At this time an unknown MV struck MV1 from behind and pushed it approximately 10 feet to the Sunoco Entrance (170 Galen St, Watertown). MV1 sustained heavy rear-end damage and was towed privately by the Sunoco owner with MV1 owner's permission. The Sunoco owners do not have a recording of the crash but has the recording of MV1 being pushed from behind into the camera view. The unknown MV was not seen in the camera recordings. MV1 owner was inside his residence at the time, and no injuries were reported.

On Sunday July 5, 2020 at approx. 0940 hours I responded to 225 Harvard Cir.for a report of a past hit/run that occurred in the area of 137 Comm Ave between the Saturday July 4, 20202, 2330 hours - Sunday July 5, 2020 at 0800 hours. Upon arrival I spoke with the RP Alison Leav, she stated she parked her vehicle in the area of 137 Comm Ave around 2000 hours on Saturday July 4, 2020. She stated she observed her vehicle again around 2300 hours with no damage, and this morning at approx. 0800 observed the driver side of her vehicle had been side swiped from the rear bumper to the front fender. She also showed me a broken piece of a vehicle that was involved in the crash. I observed damage on the driver side rear quarter/bumper along the whole driver side to the front fender including the both left side wheels. I looked at the broken piece belonging to the other vehicle. The color appeared to be blue and was consistent with the color on the damaged left side of the vehicle. The broken piece appeared to be a right side mirror with a writing inside the part " RH - 75854 >ABS< CAV 4. I Google the part and may come back to a 1997-2005 Chevy Cavalier. I took pictures of the part that will be downloaded at the I.T. Bureau. No injuries and party was advised of the process.

On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at approximately 18:14hrs I, Officer Daly, met with Diana Seufert in the lobby of the Newton Police Station. Seufert was reporting a accident she was just involved in. Seufert said she was stopped at the lights on Washington Street preparing to take a left and start Eastbound on Washington Street. Seufert said her light turned green and as she started into the intersection that is when a van bearing MA V48443 drove through the red light causing her to hit the side of his vehicle. Seufert said the van was trying to merge onto the Massachusetts Turnpike at this time. Seufert said they both exchanged information and said she came to the Police Station after to file this report. I have tried to contact the operator of MV2 numerous times to get his statements regarding this accident yielding negative results. There were no injuries to anyone invovled and both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene.

On 11/9/21 Alexandra Hogan came to NPD Headquarters to report a past mva that occurred at 0730hrs today. Hogan states she was driving southbound on Eddy St in MA reg WS1543 (vehicle #1), when she observed MA reg CI396B (vehicle #2) driving down the middle of the road northbound. Hogan was unable to swerve out of the way and contact was made. She reports extensive damage to the front left side of her vehicle. Operator #2 left her information with Hogan and allegedly stated that the sun was in her eyes. She was apologetic. Attempts to call operator #2 were met with negative results. Hogan reports no injuries but needed documentation for her insurance company.

MV1 operator states she was pulling out of the Sunoco gas station when MV2 began backing up and struck the front driver side door of MV1. I observed damage to MV1 driver side door. MV2 operator states he was going to pull onto Rt.9 but due to size of vehicle, needed to back up to create more space. While backing vehicle, MV2 struck MV1. No injuries reported on scene. No tows needed. Operator of MV2, Luciano Pinheiro was cited for Unlicensed Operation c90s10. See incident report 21048567. A complaint app was filed and submitted. The parking lot is a location in which the public has access as invitees.

On Sunday 1/2/22 at approximately 1054 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 1210 Chestnut Street for a report of a past Hit and Run. Upon arrival I spoke with the damaged vehicle's owner, ODVARKA Joseph, who states last night he parked his vehicle around 4:30pm in his parking spot that runs along a fence bordering the parking lot of Brickfire Pizza and Allstar Liquors (1214 - 1220 Chestnut Street). ODVARKA states between the hours of 4:30pm and 8:30pm last night someone struck the fence on the other side causing it to buckle and do damage to the passenger side of ODVARKA's vehicle. After speaking with ODVARKA I canvassed the area and noticed surveillance cameras at Brickfire Pizza and All Star Liquors. The owner of Brickfire states to the camera only captures footage from the front door and inside the establishment. The owner of All Star Liquor states his cameras only capture footage from the front of the store and the inside and the cameras are real time only and do not record. Businesses across the street were not open and I did not observe any external cameras.

On January 23, 2022 at approximately 1458 hours, I responded to the area of 325 Beacon St for a report of a 4 vehicle MVA with possible injury. Upon arrival with the Fire Department and EMS, I met with all the drivers. No injuries were reported on scene. MV1 operator states she was driving WB on Beacon St when MV2 came to a sudden stop and due to the sun's glare, did not see MV2 very well. MV1 operator then rear-ended MV2. I did not observe any damage to the front of MV1 or the rear of MV2. MV2 operator states she was driving WB on Beacon St when MV1 suddenly collided with her rear end. MV2 subsequently rear-ended MV3. I did observe damage to the front of MV2 and to the rear of MV3. MV3 operator states he was stopped, waiting for the cars to go since the light had just turned green, when he was suddenly rear-ended by MV2. MV3 subsequently rear-ended MV4. I did observe damage to the front of MV3 and the rear of MV4. MV4 operator states she was stopped in traffic when she was suddenly rear-ended by MV3. No vehicles were towed. No citations were issued.

On Sunday, May 22nd 2022, at approximately 17:41, I, Sgt. Roche, was dispatched to a two car MVA, involving Newton cruiser 504. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of vehicle 1, who stated that he was driving northbound on Walnut St, when vehicle 2 suddenly slammed on the brakes. He tried to slam on the brakes, and turn out of the way. He ended up striking the back of vehicle 2. He exited the vehicle apologized for bumping her, and asked if she was injured. The operator of vehicle 2 stated that a group of geese were crossing the street, and she had to suddenly stop to avoid hitting them. She stated that we needed to understand that the geese cross the street in this area, and that turkeys cross the street in a certain area of Beacon St. She wanted us to be more careful in these particular areas, and that we should know that these are the specific areas that these animals cross. I advised her that the Officers in the City of Newton are always very careful while driving, and that today was an accident that occurred. I asked her to supply her license, and registration. She said she was not comfortable doing that, and that she did not trust police, and that "it was not going to go in her favor." I advised her that I am on scene to take statements and facts from both parties, and that all of it would be included in the report. At this point she handed me the license and registration. Vehicle 2 had a small dent to the center rear bumper. Vehicle 1 had minor damage to the front push bar. Both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene. No injuries occurred due to the accident. Pictures were taken, and submitted to the IT Bureau.