crash_reports

On Friday, August 16th 2019, at approximately 6:40pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to Dunstan street at Washington street for a MVA pedestrian. Upon my arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1(294NZ5), who stated she was traveling southbound on Dunstan street and was attempting to pull out onto Washington street, when she made contact with a bicyclist traveling westbound on Washington street. The operator stated she never saw the bicyclist, and that she was traveling less than a mile per hour when she made contact. It should be noted that the sun was setting and the operators vision would have been impaired by the sun at the location of the accident. MV1 had a minor scuff mark on the front bumper. I spoke with the bicyclist who stated he was traveling westbound on Washington street and was crossing over Dunstan street when he was struck by MV1. He stated he was knocked off the bike, scraped his arm, and had minor back pain. The mirror on the right side of his bike was broken. The bicyclist was wearing greenish gray clothing, and was not wearing protective equipment such as a helmet. The bicyclist signed a refusal from Cataldo and was given a copy of the report number. Pictures were taken of the scene and all parties were sent on their way.

The operator of MV#1 stated he was travelling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave making a left turn onto Morton St when he was struck by MV#2. The operator of MV#1 stated he was unsure of where MV#2 came from. There was a strong solar glare facing westbound on Commonwealth Ave during this accident. MV#1 sustained heavy driver's side front end damages. Both front airbags were deployed. The operator of MV#1 stated he was not injured. The front passenger of MV#1 was not injured and had already left the scene to attend school. The driver's side rear passenger sustained a bleeding nose from this accident. She was unsure what caused her injuries because it happened too quickly. She was evluated by Newton Paramedics and signed a patient refusal of treatment. The initial point of impact for both vehicles was in the middle intersection of Commonwealth Ave at Morton St. There were broken vehicle parts and tire skid marks starting from the point of impact and onto the berm on Commonwealth Ave on the carriage lane side. MV#2's final resting spot was directly accross from 808 Commonwealth Ave. MV#2 sustained heavy front end damages to its driver's side wheel (Broken axle) and flat front right side tire. MV#2's driver's side airbag was deployed. The operator of MV#2 was transported by Newton Paramedics to the Boston Medical Center. I spoke to the operator of MV#2 via telephone and she stated she was travelling westbound on Commonwealth Ave when she was struck by MV#1 and caused her swerve onto the carriage lane berm. The operator of MV#1 is 6.5 months into her pregnancy and sustained neck, back, bruises and left hand injuries. She was transported to Boston Medical Center and was later discharged the same day. She was provided with this accident report number and was advised to contact her insurance provider. I spoke to the witness who was at the intersection of Cedar St and Commonwealth Ave. The witness stated MV#1 was travelling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave and had stopped, attempting to make a left turn onto Morton St. The witness stated she then observed MV#2 travelling westbound on Commonwealth Ave and struck MV#1. The witness stated she believed MV#2 was travelling at a high rate of speed because it continued to travel onto the berm after striking MV#1. I took digital photographs of the damaged berm on Commonwealth Ave. Based on the statements made to me, I issued in hand to the operator of MV#1 citation #T1268357 for violation of c89 s8 failure to yield when turning left. Both vehicles were towed by "Tody's Towing".

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 MV1 states he was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Ave when he attempted to take a left turn onto Fuller Street and struck a bicyclist who was traveling eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. Operator of MV1 states he didn't see the bicyclist due to the solar glare from the sun obstructing his view of the roadway. It should be noted the sun was setting in the west at this time. MV1 sustained minor damage to the windshield and front right fender. No injuries reported by the operator of MV1. The bicyclist, Martin Pleynet, states he was riding his bicycle eastbound on Commonwealth Ave traveling towards the Boston College area when he was struck by MV1. Mr. Pleynet states he doesn't have recollection of the accident since he lost consciousness for a brief time after being struck. Mr. Pleynet was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital where he sustained a fractured left shoulder, abrasion on his right shin and abrasion on his forehead. The bicycle sustained damage to the front wheel and was placed into property and evidence for safekeeping. Pictures of the scene were captured and the SIM card was submitted to the IT bureau.

MV1 stated she had a green light when MV2 "ran the red light" subsequently striking MV1 causing front end damage. MV2 stated he was "coming over the hill and the sun made the light look green" subsequently striking MV1 causing minor damage. No tows were required & no injuries were reported.

Operator of MV1 stated he was traveling Eastbound on Commonwealth Ave. when MV2 turned left from College Rd. and collided with his vehicle. Operator of MV1 further stated he attempted to swerve out of the way from impact, however did not have time. Operator of MV2 stated he stopped at the stop sign on College Rd. facing Northbound and attempted to turn left to go Westbound on Commonwealth Ave. Operator of MV2 further stated as he was turning left, the sun was in his eyes which obstructed his view and collided with MV1. No injuries. MV1 sustained heavy drivers side damage including the left front fender. MV2 sustained heavy drivers side door damage and moderate drivers side passenger door damage. MV2 drivers window was broken. Tody's towing responded and towed both vehicles involved. A towed motor vehicle form was filled out for both and placed on file.