crash_reports

OPMV#1 Was traveling Northbound on Seminary Ave when he came to a stop at the intersection of Seminary Ave and Woodland Rd. OPMV#2 took a right turn from Woodland onto Seminary colliding with the OPMV#1. OPMV#1 Stated he was waiting at the stop sign when he was struck by the other vehicle attempting to[ make a right turn onto Seminary. OPMV#2 Was traveling Eastbound on Woodland Rd when she attempted to make a right turn onto Seminary Ave colliding with the OPMV#1. OPMV#2 Stated she was making a right turn onto Seminary when she struck the OPMV#1 and doesn't know how it happened.

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the 280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton for a report of a past hit and run accident. I met with Madeleine Aubourg (S67566148) who stated she is a Nursing Assistant at Cabot Park Village. Aubourg stated due to the snowfall the area had the previous day, Aubourg left her vehicle parked (S) in the rear parking lot overnight. Aubourg stated this morning when she returned to work she observed damage to the front bumper area of her 2018 Toyota Camry (MA: 6AN179). Aubourg stated she believes sometime overnight when the parking lot was being plowed a plow truck hit the front of her vehicle. I observed moderate damage to the front bumper area. I spoke with Adolfo Merida-Diaz (S44133458) on scene who stated he is employed by Marquense Landscaping and is responsible for the snow removal at 280 Newtonville Avenue. Merida-Diaz stated last evening and this morning he removed snow from the parking lot and did not make contact with any vehicles in the parking lot during his duties. I showed Merida-Diaz where the alleged accident occurred. Merida-Diaz stated he does not remember a car being parked in that particular spot, but if there was a car parked there he leaves enough room so he is not near any vehicles. I did not observe any surveillance cameras in this portion of the parking lot. There are no witnesses to the alleged accident. Aubourg was advised to speak with her insurance company.

Vehicle 1 was parked in a parking space perpendicular to vehicle 2, in front of Splash. The operator of vehicle 1 went inside of Starbucks from 1300-1445 hours. When she arrived back to her car she noticed damage to the drivers side of the vehicle. I observed there to be moderate damage to this side of the vehicle. It appeared that vehicle 2 backed into the drivers side of vehicle 1. The operator of vehicle 2 left from the scene and failed to provide their information. There are no witnesses or suspects at this time. There are surveillance cameras in front of Splash. I asked the employees in Splash if I could access the camera's, and they explained that they would have to wait until tomorrow to speak with the manager. No one was injured, and vehicle 1 did not need to be towed. On Monday, April 29th 2019, at approximately 1600 hours, I left a voicemail for the owner of Splash, Jamie Mcmanus, in regards to any possible surveillance footage. I requested that he call Newton Police headquarters and ask for me, when he gets the message.

The operator of MV1 stated he parked Northbound facing Kenrick St. in the driveway of the golf course across from the club house at approximately 0600 hrs. When the operator returned to his vehicle at 0730 hrs, there was minor front drivers side damage. There is no other vehicle information at this time, and no cameras in the area.

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that he was attempting to pull out of a spot in the parking lot at 237 Watertown St when Vehicle #2 passed in front of his vehicle as she was attempting to leave her spot. The operator of Vehicle #2 offered a similar account, and added that she believed that Vehicle #1 was stopping to let her go. All parties declined medical attention.

Vehicle #1 was parked on the right side of the road and was unoccupied at the time of the crash. Vehicle #2 was attempting to parallel park behind Vehicle #1 and struck Vehicle #1 in the left rear with the right rear of Vehicle #2. A witness stated they watched Vehicle #2 hit Vehicle #1 in the attempt to park and then drove off after the accident leaving no information. The Witness left a note with Vehicle #2's information along with his information in regards to the accident. Vehicle #1 had moderate damage to the left rear and left side. Vehicle #2's damage is unknown at this time. I attempted to contact the owner of Vehicle #2 via the Boston Police with negative results. I was able to contact a relative of Vehicle #2 who refused to give me the drivers information but stated he would pass the message along to the driver. Ms.CORIOLAN, Roodline contacted me back and stated she was involved in an minor accident while attempting to park but stated there was no to little damage done. Ms. CORIOLAN was advised of the accident report that was filed. I contacted the owner of Vehicle#1 and advised him that I obtained all of Vehicles #2's information and informed him that it would all be in the accident report.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was in a parking space and trying to correct his position within the lines. He pulled out and then when he was about to drive forward, MV#2 suddenly reversed into him. The OP. of MV#2 states she was exiting the parking lot due to it being full. As she was driving forward, MV#1 pulled out of a spot and collided into her. There is supposedly a witness by the name of Jean Charles working for VPNE Valet that observed the accident. He has left for the day and does not have a cell phone or a house phone. Manager on duty states only corporate headquarters 617-451-1393 has information on him. I checked with hospital security for surveillance footage and observed MV#2 passing MV#1. MV#1 then started backing out of his space but MV#2 started reversing. Both vehicles ended up colliding with each other at an angle. Director of Public Safety Ashley will make footage available at insurance request. 617-243-6478 (Footage starts around 2:41PM)

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.

The OP. of MV#1 was responding to a cardiac arrest emergency call. She was backing into an area close to the front door for the ease of loading patients. Emergency lights and back-up alarm were all in use. She didn't expect a vehicle to be illegally parked at a certain area while she was backing up, and also didn't see observe any lights on that vehicle. That's when MV#1 collided into the rear of MV#2. MV#2 was parked near the front door in order to help an elderly party out of the car and into the building. The owner, who was also the driver of MV#2 was not inside the vehicle when the crash occurred. Inside MV#2 were two passengers waiting for the owner to come back. Pictures were taken and left with IT Bureau.

Operator of MV1 stated between the hours of 2000 and 2200 his MV was struck, causing minor damage to his driver side mirror. Operator of MV1 stated he was not in the vehicle at the time and is unknown who had struck his mirror. MV1 was parked in the YMCA parking lot at the time of the accident. I was not able to speak with staff at the YMCA to see if they're cameras because it was closed.

On Friday, February 7, 2020 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the rear parking lot of 1 Boylston Street, Newton for a report of a hit and run motor vehicle crash. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Hong Zhang (S39408212). Zhang stated while operating her 2019 Volkswagon Tiguan (MA: 6YJF90), she was attempting to back out of a parking spot in the parking lot behind 25 Boylston Street, Newton. Zhang stated while backing out of the spot she crashed into an unknown vehicle traveling Westbound through the parking lot. Zhang stated the only information she had for the other vehicle was that it was a large red and black truck. I observed damage to the rear trunk window of MV1. Zhang reported no injuries. Zhang stated she was unsure if she hit the vehicle or if something fell off of it as it was passing by. I went to several local businesses in the area in an attempt to view surveillance footage of the area where the accident occurred with a negative result. While canvassing the area for the other vehicle involved, I observed a red dump truck (MA CON: T71619) removing snow on the property next to Hammond Pond Parkway. The operator stated he has been working down that end of the parking lot for most of the morning and stated he was not involved in a crash. I observed no fresh damage to the vehicle consistent with a crash.

Operator of MV1 stated at approximately 2000 hrs while parked in the Whole Foods parking lot, located at 647 Washington Street, her vehicle was struck on the front passenger side of her vehicle. Operator of MV1 stated she did not see who hit her due to her shopping inside whole foods. MV1 had minor damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.

Operator of MV1 stated while inside the Whole Foods located at 647 Washington Street her MV was hit. Her vehicle was parked in the parking lot and had minor damage to the driver side. Operator of MV1 was able to drive her vehicle after the incident. No information was provided for the 2nd vehicle involved.

Vehicle #1 was parked in a legal parking spot when Vehicle #2 was attempting to back out of the spot to the right of Vehicle #1. Vehicle #2 clipped the right side of Vehicle #1 with the left side of Vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 had minor damage to the rear fender and a scrape on the right side by the rear tire well. Vehicle #2 has unknown damage. Vehicle #2 left the scene without exchanging any info. Vehicle #1 was unoccupied at the time of the accident. All Vehicle information of Vehicle #2 was given to police by a witness. Witness information has been entered into the crash report.

MV1 was parked in front of Silver Lake Laundromat in the parking lot at 230 Adams St. facing Eastbound. Owner of MV1 stated she was inside folding laundry between 2:30AM and 3AM. Stated that she discovered that her driver side head light was damage and had fallen off her vehicle around 3:30AM when clearing snow off her vehicle. Owner of MV1 stated that she believes that the driver of an unknown white truck that was plowing the parking lot had backed into her vehicle stricking the driver side headlight of her vehicle. I asked the owner if she saw the incident occur which she stated "no." I also if she had the plate or had any other description of the truck, which she replied "no." Photographs of the damage and the scene were taken and forward to the IT Bureau to be attached to this report. Owner of MV1 stated that she spoke to the operator of the white truck, and described him as a tall, older white male who was wearing a black hat and had dark mustache. This person was not on scene when I arrived and the owner of MV1 stated the operator of the unknown white truck stated that he had not hit her vehicle. Due to snow from an on going snow storm, I did not witness any vehicle tracks by her vehicle. There were also no security cameras in the parking that would of recorded the incident. Owner of MV1 was given a crash report # in regards to the incident.

On Tuesday 12/22/2020, at approximately 1730 hours, I, Ofc Donald Murphy, met a party at the front desk in regards to a hit and run incident. I spoke with Andrew Shvetts, who stated his wife Tetianna Shvets's vehicle was struck today in the parking lot of Baza grocery market from 10 am-11 am. The owner of MV 1, Tetianna Shvets was shopping at Baza grocery market while her vehicle, MV 1, was parked in the parking lot. When Tetianna returned to her vehicle there was a note on her windshield stating MV 2 struck her vehicle "possibly" on the right rear side and left the scene. The plate of the vehicle was left on the note as well. There was no contact information of the witness left on the note or any manner of collision. There was minimal damage (a few scratches) on MV 1. Andrew provided photos of the damage to the vehicle and the note left on the windshield.The photos of the damage and note are attached to this report. The plate came back to 79 Wheeler Rd in Newton. I went to the address to follow up with the operator of MV 2. I spoke with the owner and operator of MV 2, Mrs. Lyuba Regelman. Lyuba admitted to shopping at Baza grocery market today. Lyuba denied hitting MV1 and there was no damage to her vehicle I could see that matched the damage from the incident. I will not be seeking charges on Lyuba for leaving the scene because there is no contact information of the witness and there is no matching damage to MV 2.

On Monday, 1/25/21, RYAN, Tim came to NPD headquarters to report a past hit and run. He stated his white 2015 Nissan work van, RI commercial reg 62477 (MV1), was struck by an unknown vehicle (MV2), while parked in the parking lot of 33 Boylston St. This occurred today at approximately 1330-1400 hrs, and the MV1 sustained a minor scratch and dent to the rear driver's side. RYAN stated there had been a white van next to him at the time he parked but was unable to provide any further information.

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that she was sitting in her parked motor vehicle when the rear driver's side was struck by Vehicle #2 causing minor damage. Vehicle #2 then left the area. When I spoke with the operator of Vehicle #2 he stated that was unaware that he struck a vehicle, but "that doesn't mean it didn't happen". He also reported that his vehicle was not damaged. Neither party complained of injury when they were asked. This occured in the rear parking lot of 425 Watertown St.

Motor vehicle 1 (MV1) was parked facing westbound in the parking lot of 200 Boylston Street when motor vehicle 2 (MV2) attempted to take a right turn into an adjacent parking spot (on the drivers side ) and side swiped MV1. MV2 then backed up and left the area in an unknown direction. As a result of the crash MV1 sustained minor rear drivers side damage. MV2 likely sustained minor front passengers side damage. Monica Carney, who was sitting in the front passengers seat at the time of the crash, described MV2 as a black sedan with a partial MA Reg. of "6LT". Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I was able to obtain footage of the crash from Chestnut Hill Security. The video captures the crash from a distance. It showed a newer model black station wagon (possibly a Subaru) enter the parking area traveling North near MV1. MV2 is observed attempting to take a left turn into a vacant parking spot next to MV1's driver side. MV2's front driver side area is observed crashing into MV1's rear driver side area. MV2 then backs away from MV1 and continues through the parking lot towards Seasons 52 and leaves the area. I was unable to obtain the vehicle's registration. Chestnut Hill Security stated they will keep checking their camera system to obtain better footage of the crash. At this time I am unable to identify the vehicle and it's operator. The footage was submitted to the IT Bureau.

There was a medical emergency at 2101 Washington Street (Care One) so Fire, Medics, and Police were all parked by the front entrance. The OP. of MV#1 states that she was trying to park correctly in her spot. She backed out and her attention was drawn to an ambulance and didn't realize there was a second ambulance behind her. That's when she collided with MV#2. MV#2 is an unoccupied ambulance with its emergency lights on while medics were out assisting a patient. Medic J. Spratt was nearby and observed his truck shake and walked around and noticed MV#1 pulling away from the ambulance with damage to the corner of the vehicle. Pictures have been taken of both MV#1 and MV#2. Ambulance MV#2 has some old damage not related to this current accident. There doesn't appear to be any new damage to MV#2 from this current accident.

On August 27th 2021, Miriam Nkuba DOB 6/30/56 came to Newton Police Headquarters to report a past hit and run. Nkuba states that around 1500 hrs today, she was shopping in Star Market at 1 Boyston St. When she exited the store and returned to her vehicle in the lot (MA reg 7CNJ50), there were security workers cleaning debris from around her car. Immediately apparent was damage to the rear left tail light/bumper area. The security workers then directed Nkuba to witness Kate Sweeney, who was able to provide a picture of MA reg 4AX435, a black Chevrolet Suburban. Sweeney told Nkuba that the Suburban had hit her car and left the scene. I called Sweeney and spoke with her directly. She relayed that she was in a nearby store and heard a loud crash. Her attention was directed outside to a black Suburban slowly driving with obvious front passenger side damage. The vehicle then stopped in a parking space, and a heavy set woman exited from the driver's seat to inspect the damage on the front right side. The woman then got back into the vehicle and drove away in an unknown direction. 4AX435 comes back active on a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban color black to Maria Dasilva Alves out of West Roxbury. I requested Boston PD E-5 try and raise Alves and have her contact me. It should be noted that Alves has an expired/non renewable license and appears from her license photo to be heavy set. Charges pending. *Update, 8/28/21- Boston PD had negative results locating Alves or the vehicle. Based on corroborating statements by the witness, MA uniform citation T1446618 will be mailed to Alves for 90/24 Leaving the Scene of Property Damage and 90/10 Unlicensed Operation.

Mv#1 was parked unoccupied opposite #8 Burrage Rd (N/B). #1 was sideswiped by an unknown Mv that left white paint transfer damage on #1's driver's side front end side and also struck the driver's side mirror all causing moderate damage. I spoke to the resident at 8 Burrage Rd. The resident stated a visitor in his house, Jonathan Kaplan, witnessed the accident. The resident stated Kaplan told him he observed a white sedan bearing MA Reg CIAF31 (Mv#2) attempting to parallel park between #1 and another Mv. During the attempt, #2 was observed sideswiping #1. Kaplan further stated a male operator got out of #2, left a note on #1 and drove away. Mv#1 owner/operator Ms Joan Beer stated no note was ever found. Later from HQ, I called the witness phone number provided (617-455-2557) by the resident of 8 Burrage Rd. I called that number, received VM and left a message. A query of #2 registration comes back on a '18 white Lexus G350 to a Mr Barry Benjamin of 79 Florence St #510S Newton. I received information Mr Benjamin's phone number was 339-223-0079. This number when called was not Mr Benjamin's. Later from HQ, I spoke to Ms Beer and provided her with the witness plate number observed as the paint color is a match to the damage sustained on her Mv. She was advised insurance company will investigate further based on current information received. Later, the witness Mr Kaplan returned my phone call and provided the following statement: Kaplan stated he was in his driveway outside directly across the street from where the accident was taking place. Kaplan stated the accident was very obvious as damage was unfolding while Mr Benjamin was attempting to squeeze between Mv#1 and another vehicle. Kaplan stated after realizing he (Mr Benjamin) could not fit he started to drive away. Kaplan stated it drew the attention of another witness (unknown) standing on the street when both walked up to Mr Benjamin's vehicle and asked him if he was going to leave a note for the damaged vehicles. Benjamin refused. Kaplan described Benjamin's overall demeanor as "rude." Kaplan stated he told Benjamin he has cameras capturing the incident. Not until then, Benjamin got out of his car and left a note on only the other vehicle reported to be minor license plate damage. Kaplan stated Benjamin never left a note on Mv#1, the vehicle with obvious moderate damage. Kaplan stated he actually viewed the note left on the other vehicle and said it was illegible. Kaplan told Benjamin this and Benjamin yelled to him "mind your own business" and drove away. Kaplan stated his ring doorbell camera was not positioned to capture any of the incident. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On September 8, 2021 I was able to make contact with the operator of MV2, Mr. Barry Benjamin (S42076881). Mr. Benjamin stated he was operating his 2018 Lexus G350 (MA: CIAF31) at the time of the crash. Mr. Benjamin stated he was backing his vehicle into a parking spot and the space ended up being too small. Mr. Benjamin stated the rear of his vehicle crashed into the front bumper area of MV1, knocking off it's license plate. Mr. Benjamin stated he got out of his vehicle and put the plate back on MV1. Mr. Benjamin stated he left a note in the vehicle with his contact information and left the area. I asked Mr. Benjamin if he was aware of making contact with another vehicle in the area. Mr. Benjamin stated he did not make contact with any other vehicle. Mr. Benjamin stated there was no damage to his vehicle and stated he would e-mail me pictures of his vehicle and pictures of MV1 that he took on scene. Those pictures were forwarded to the IT Bureau to be added to this report. Mr. Benjamin also stated in his e-mail, "My wife informed me that the homeowner who contacted the police called my wifes attention to a car up the street. The car was on the opposite side near a dirt road that had been side swiped earlier. My wife said, "That has nothing to do with us" and the homeowner agreed that that situation did not involve our car." At this time, no charges will be filed against Mr. Benjamin for leaving the scene of property damage.

On 9/7/21, Brooke Movitz DOB 5/6/99 came to NPD Headquarters to report a hit & run of MA reg 646NM7. Movitz states she was parked in the Newton Centre Lot in a row of parking stalls near Walgreens on the Langley Rd side. Around 1315 hrs, Movitz noticed damage to the left rear side of her vehicle. She stated that the vehicle parked next to her, MA reg 298MS7, had damage to the front left side and was parked at an angle that may suggest an improper turn into the parking spot (see diagram). Movitz was able to show me two pictures of minor damage to both vehicles, however I am not able to confirm that the damage is related to each other via the photographs. A white male with spiky hair in his 40's drove off in the vehicle, according to Movitz, but there was no interaction between the two. I was able to make contact with the owner of the vehicle in question, who told me that his son Daniel Suleski III DOB 4/10/92 was operating his car today. Suleski was able to be reached by phone and was adament that he did not hit another vehicle. Suleski did state he was parked in the Newton Centre Lot around the time in question. Officer Marini checked the area for any cameras that may record the area with negative results. Based on the totality of the facts presented, I am unable to reach a definitive conclusion at this time. Movitz was advised to contact her insurance company for further assistance.

On 9/20/21, Nipa Goud DOB 4/19/77 came to NPD Headquarters to report a past hit & run of MA reg 5RR913 ( vehicle #1). Goud states she was shopping in Johnson String 1029 Chestnut St on 9/15 around 1300 hrs when a good samaritan came into the store. He stated that the above mentioned vehicle had been hit in the parking lot. The witness is Allyn McCourt (617) 875-3457. He provided Goud with a description of an older female driving MA reg 2EE316. It was reported that she made contact with the rear of vehicle #1 and immediately left the scene. I spoke to Mccourt on the phone, who informed me that the woman was a white female between 60-70 yrs old. She appeared to be making a 3-point turn in the lot, hit a bush, then the rear bumper of vehicle #1. I asked Mccourt if there was any indication that the woman knew she hit vehicle #1, to which he stated "it certainly seemed so, because she motioned for me to move out of her way after she hit it". The vehicle was described by Mccourt as a blue sedan. MA reg 2EE316 comes back active on a 2011 blue Toyota Camry to Sergey Klepikov out of 1156 Chestnut St in Newton. QED shows a Vera Klepikov residing at that same address with a DOB of 12/22/52. I have left a message with the number on file for the Klepikov residence for Vera to contact me. Damage to vehicle #1 appears to be minor-moderate scraping from the picture I was shown by Goud. To be further investigated.

MV#1 Was stopped at the traffic light at the intersection of Washington St and the entrance/exit to the Woodland MBTA station when she was struck from behind. MV#2 Was exiting the Woodland MBTA station when he struck MV#1 from behind. OPMV#2 Stated he wasn't paying attention when he struck the vehicle in front of him.

Opr. of V1, Juan Chen stated she came out of work and walked to her vehicle. At this time, she noticed a scratch on the left side of the vehicle. Chen stated she thought the vehicle next to her could have hit her vehicle, but did not have proof. The uninvolved vehicle had some damage to the left front. I made contact with the owner and spoke to her. She told me the damage was old from another accident and if she hit the vehicle she would have left a note. Due to the damage being old and the garage not having any cameras, I could not prove who struck V1. V1 sustained minor damage. V1 was not towed and due to no one driving, there were no injuries. Chen requested a report for insurance.

The owner of MV1 stated she went into Stop and Shop at 1350 hrs and when she came back outside to her vehicle at 1408 hrs, her vehicle had been hit on the rear driver side. Her vehicle was parked, facing southbound. There was minor damage to the rear driver side of the bumper. Unknown who had struck her vehicle.

Operator of MV 1 and stated that when he pulled out of his parking space in the parking lot of 1321 Washington st, he accidently sideswiped MV 2 which was parked next to him on his passenger side. There were no injuries due to this accident and neither vehicle was towed.

Operator of MV#1 parked her vehicle in a parking spot behind 1188 Centre St at 0800. When she returned to her vehicle at 1200 there was moderate damage to the left rear door of the vehicle. It appears the vehicle was sideswiped by a vehicle that left the scene. White paint transfer indicates the other vehicle would be white in color. At the time of this report, I am waiting to hear back from Keith Scott - Management, regarding cameras. On 5/19/22 I spoke with Jean Lew who stated the only camera that may have potentially faced the parking lot would be the ATM camera. Citizens Bank would only release that information to a police officer. I spoke with Det Koerber about obtaining contact information for Citizens Bank. To be followed up.

LE, Chieu (RI OLN 3218891) reported she was parked in the parking lot of 64 Eldredge St. when her vehicle (MV1 - RI Reg JX720) was struck by a vehicle, causing minor damage to the front right bumper. No tow needed. Accident occurred on 7/12/22 between 1400-1800 hrs. KANODE, Amanda (MA OLN S34810658) is a client and stated via e-mail that she backed into MV1 in the parking lot and thought there was no damage. Registered to KANODE is MA Reg 66P630 (MV2). She left her phone number and I left a voicemail to confirm details.