crash_reports

Valentine Baron stated on she was bicycling in the marked crosswalk at Center Ave at Center St from the north side walk to the south side walk. Baron stated that she activated the crosswalk light and had entered the crosswalk when the light was activated. Baron stated that while she was in the marked crosswalk vehicle one began to make a right turn on red . Baron stated that vehicle one struck her on her left side , knocking her off her bike . Baron stated that she had a helmutt but was not wearing it the time of the crash. Baron stated that she did not lose consciousness as result of the crash. Baron was transported via EMS to Mt Auburn Hospital for treatment for possible internal injuries. Operator of vehicle one Sara Ross stated that she was stopped at a red light on Center Ave at Center St. Ross stated that she was waiting to turn right on a red light and look to her left and then her right and drove forward. Ross stated that she did not see Baron in the marked crosswalk. Charles Hannum was a front seat passenger in vehicle one and stated that he did not see Baron in front of the vehicle until the crash occurred. I took photos of vehicle one and forwarded to the NPD IT bureau. I issued Ross M Citation T21065501 and cited her for a violation of CO 19/74 , failure to use care while turning.

On Wednesday October 23, 2019, I, Patrolman Hatfield, was assigned to marked cruiser N495 in full uniform to Division 5 for the 1530 to 2330 hour shift. At approximately 2040 hours, myself and Officer Selig were traveling northbound on Centre St (a public way) in Newton Center. We were behind MA reg 9KT873 (2004 Toyota Corolla grey). We observed the motor vehicle drive around a pedestrian in the crosswalk who was attempting to cross at Centre St and Pelham St. I activated my emergency blue lights and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop of the Toyota Corolla. The operator continued to drive northbound on Centre St before pulling over just before the crosswalk at Centre St and Pleasant St. The operator then continued driving forward and struck a pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk Officer Selig and I saw the pedestrian being struck before landing on top of the Toyota Corolla hood, and falling forward onto the street. Officer Selig and I spoke with the two parties involved. I spoke with the victim, who was identified as Vivian Rubinstein (Vivian). Vivian crawled towards the sidewalk of Centre St while clutching her lower back. Initially Vivian denied being injured and refused medical aid. The Toyota Corolla operator was identified as the register owner Elise Ruben (Elise). Elise stated to Officer Selig that her front windshield was foggy and when she noticed the blue lights, she attempted to pull over. Elise stated she did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk. Elise appeared very upset and refused medical treatment. Officer Selig was able to speak to two witnesses of the accident. The witnesses were identified as Stephan Aparicio (Stephan) and Mikaela Rice (Mikaela). Stephan said he was behind the victim in the same crosswalk. Stephan stated he saw the Toyota stop in front of the crosswalk and then drove forward hitting the female. Mikaela stated she was parked in her motor vehicle on Centre St facing northbound (facing the crosswalk). Mikaela stated she saw the female walking halfway across the crosswalk and the Toyota continuing drive forward before hitting the female. Officer Siegel arrived on scene and took four photographs which was submitted with this report. Vivian was transported by Newton Medics to Faulkner Hospital for an evaluation. I issued written warning citation number T2079786 to Elise for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk (Centre St at Pleasant St). I also issued Elise citation number T2079787 for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk (Centre St at Pelham St). The vehicle was driven from the scene.

Operator of MV1 stated she was traveling Westbound on Tremont Street and could not see well due to a sun glare. Operator of MV1 further stated when she approached the intersection of Tremont Street at Hibbard Road she struck a pedestrian riding a bicycle. I was able to speak with two witnesses on scene who were friends with Ms. Shokri. Both were approximately 10 feet behind her in the crosswalk before she was struck by MV1. Witness statements are documented in this report. Both parents responded on scene and were entered into this report as non-motorists. Both followed medics to Newton Wellesley Hospital. MV1 sustained moderate front end damage. Pedestrian involved suffered minor injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Operator of MV1 was evaluated on scene and signed a patient refusal. Due to the bicycle being moved prior to my arrival, pictures were not taken on scene. The bicycle was left off the roadway for her friends to pick up. Ms. Skokri was wearing a pink shirt, black shorts and was riding a black bicycle. Ms. Shokri was not wearing any protective equipment.

Operator of vehicle one Sara Kolaczyk stated that while turning right from Albemarle Rd onto Crafts St her vehicle's front drive's side quarter panel struck pedestrian Mariana Pishtikova in the marked crosswalk. Kolaczyk stated that she was looking to her left at on coming traffic on Crafts St and had began to turn right when crash occurred. Kolaczyk stated that she did not see Pishtikova before the crash. Pishitkova stated that she entered the marked crosswalk at Crafts St and Albemarle Rd after she saw that Kolaczyk vehicle had stopped. Pishtikova stated that she walked around the front of Kolaczyk's vehicle and it then turned into her at a very low speed. Pishtikova stated that the front drivers side quarter panel of Kolaczyk's vehicle struck her right side. Pishtikova stated that her right ankle was sore but refused medical treatment. Pishtikova signed a patient refusal form provided to her by Newton Medic Unit Three. I took photos of Kolaczyk's vehicle and the disk was downloaded by the NPD's IT bureau. Kolaczyk's vehicle had no damage and did not require a tow. Kolaczyk stated that she was not injured in the crash. I issued Kolaczyk MA Uniform Citation T2016945 and cited her for a violation of MGL 89/11 , failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Crafts St and Albemarle Rd are public ways in the City of Newton.

Operator of MV1 states he was traveling northbound on Walnut Street and entered the left turn only lane at the intersection of Walnut Street and Beacon Street. Operator of MV1 states while entering the left turn only lane, a pedestrian appeared from behind a car that was in the straight only lane and he struck her at a very low rate of speed with the front end of MV1. Operator of MV1 states the pedestrian said she was fine and kept walking across the street. Operator of MV1 states he pulled into the parking lot of the Walgreen's, got out of his vehicle and attempted to speak with the pedestrian again, which she waved him off stating she was fine and walked away from him. Operator of MV1 at this time left the scene believing the pedestrian was not injured. No damage to MV1. The pedestrian, Elizabeth Kennedy, states she was walking across Walnut Street (not in the crosswalk) when she entered the left turn only lane on Walnut Street and was struck by MV1. Ms. Kennedy states she hit the ground, but got back up and told the operator of MV1 she was fine and he left the scene. Ms. Kennedy complained of knee and elbow pain. Fallon Medics evaluated Ms. Kennedy and she signed a patient refusal, but stated she will have someone transport her to Tuft's medical center.

Operator of vehicle one , Yuan Chen stated that while turning onto the west bound on ramp of RT 9 from the north bound lane of Center St the front driver's side bumper of his 2013 Land Rover SUV struck pedestrian Anastassia Javortchouk on her right side. Chen stated that the roadway was not well lit and he did not see Javortchouk in the marked crosswalk. Chen stated that he was not injured in the crash and his vehicle had no visitable damage. Javortchouk stated that she looked both ways before crossing over the RT 9 west bound on ramp in the marked crosswalk heading north bound. Javortchouk stated that she did not see any vehicles approaching and entered the marked crosswalk. Javortchouk stated that she was struck on her right side by vehicle one. Javortchouk had a visible minor laceration to her right leg. It should be noted that Javortchouk was wearing a black shirt and black shorts at the time of the crash, and I observed the lighting conditions to be low. Per Javortchouk's request she was transported via EMS to Boston Medical Center for treatment. Chen was issued MA Uniform Citation T 2016706 and cited for a violation of MGL 89/11, failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. All roadways in this report are public ways in the City of Newton.