crash_reports

Leary was crossing Needham St southbound at the corner of the property between Stop and Shop and Jiffy Lube. She states that she was 1/4 of the way across the street when she was struck by MV1. The left side of her body(arm, hip) struck the right side of the MV. She fell to the ground. MV1 states that he was pulling out of the Stop and Shop driveway to turn right onto Needham St. He saw the pedestrian next to the snow bank on the right side of the driveway as he approached the end of the driveway. When he got to the end he did not see her anymore and assumed she had continued walking west on Needham St. He then turned right and felt the collision and then he saw her. He immediately pulled into the Jiffy Lube lot to check on her. I took pictures of the scene and the MV. They were TOT IT. After further investigation, on 2/7 the operator was cited for 90/14 failure to stop for pedestrian. I spoke with Kenneth via phone and advised him of the update. The citation was mailed to him. I am charging for 90/14 failure to stop for a pedestrian. On Wednesday February 6, the operator information of this report was ammended to show the correct operator information.

MV1 was traveling east on Madison Ave from Walnut St approaching #80. There were 2 landscape vehicles parked on left side of the street. The operator, Sarah Ruth Loper-Sengupta, stated that she never saw the pedestrian that was in the roadway (N) due to solar glare. Loper-Sengupta stated she heard a thump coming from the passenger side of her vehicle. Loper-Sengupta stated she looked over to her right and saw a trash barrel in the air. Loper-Sengupta stated she then saw a male party lying on the roadway on her passenger side. Immediately after striking the pedestrian, Loper-Sengupta, stopped to check on him. There was a golden doodle dog in the back seat of the MV at the time of the accident, unrestrained. There were no obstructions hanging from the mirror or windshield area. The front drivers visor was down. There was no airbag deployment. I observed significat damage to the front passenger side windshield area. There was also damage to the front passenger side hood area. See Sgt. Lee update for victim statement Numerous pictures were taken by Ofc. Gaudet of the MV and scene. They were TOT IT. The MV was towed by Tody's due to its shattered windshield. No citation will be issued to Loper-Sengupta. The solar glare caused her to not able to see the pedestrian. The Sgt. and I dont believe the pedestrian looked before crossing with the barell on his left shoulder because he would have been able to see the MV coming as this is straight away section of Madison Ave. It should be noted, that when I arrived on scene I immediately noticed the seolar glare as I walked east on Madison Ave.

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.

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".

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 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.

On 10/13/2021 at approx 0803Hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 349 Auburn St for a report of a two car crash with injury. Upon arrival I observed Ma Reg 1FLA38 disabled in the middle of the road with heavy front passenger side damage, with both front and passenger side airbags deployed. Fallon ambulance was on scene with the operator , John McHugh on the stretcher with a head injury. The Fallon EMT's Alex Honrado and Steve Hough stated they had been parked on Auburn St when McHugh ran into the back of a parked landscape trailer. I spoke with McHugh who stated he could not see out his windshield as he had just left his home on Bourne St and his windshield was not defrosted yet and ran into the trailer. McHugh and Fallon Ambulance personnel said as there had been no damage to the trailer the landscaper had left and nobody got a plate number or company name. McHugh transported to NWH, Todys towed the vehicle. A routine registry check showed McHugh has a suspended license.Ma Uniform Citation T2015320 for criminal application for violation of MGL Chec90 Sec 23 Operating After Suspension mailed to McHugh.

On 11/08/21 at 14:08 hours while on routine patrol I came across a two car motor vehicle crash in the westbound lane of 667 Commonwealth Avenue. Commonwealth Avenue is a public way owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Both operators were outside of their vehicles at the time and reported no injuries. I observed Vehicle # 1 (Honda Civic MA reg. # 2CWA44) to have heavy front end damage to the bumper and hood area. It was parked back approximately ten feet from Vehicle # 2. Due to the damage and it leaking anti-freeze coolant, Tody's Towing was notified to tow the vehicle away. Vehicle # 2 (Ford EcoSport MA reg. # 2HJV37) was parked in front of Vehicle # 1 and sustained damage to the center and right rear bumper area. It was still driveable. I spoke to the operator of Vehicle # 2 (Maria Bianchi MA D/L # S97972578) and asked her what occurred. She stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue in her Ford EcoSport (MA # 2HJV37) but was stopped at the time waiting for a vehicle in front of her to make a left turn on to Grafton Street. She was then struck in her rear end by Vehicle # 1. After, I spoke to the operator of Vehicle # 1 (Maria Kuznetsova MA D/L # S48191231) and asked her what occurred. She stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue in her Honda Civic (MA # 2CWA44) and did not see Vehicle # 2 stopped in traffic due to the sun. She then struck Vehicle # 2 in the rear end. At that time, there was noticeable solar glare in that area of Commonwealth Avenue. This part of Commonwealth Avenue also has a slight curve that you come around and ends at the point where the crash occurred. After, I went back to my cruiser and checked the status of the vehicles and operators through the RMV on my laptop. It showed that Maria Kuznetsova had a expired non renewable driver's license which expired on 07/15/21. Kuznetsova's Honda Civic came back with a status of being unregistered due to revoked insurance. It was revoked on 08/29/21 through the MA RMV. I issued MA Uniform Citation # 185998AB in hand to her for Ch. 90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Ch. 90/9/B Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Ch. 90/34J Uninsured Motor Vehicle and explained the process to her. Motor Vehicle Inventory Tow Form submitted.

Operator of vehicle one ( 2019 Honda CRV MA reg 2SAH91 ) Elizabeth Sylvia stated that on 11/16/2021 at 16:56 hours she was driving south bound on Needham St near Charlemont St. Needham St is a public way in the City of Newton. Sylvia stated that as her vehicle slowed to turn left onto Charlemont St it's front driver's side struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Sylvia stated that she did not see the pedestrian prior to the crash due to the area not being lit. It should be noted that the over head street light was inoperable, and the cross walk was not illuminated or reflective. The crosswalk sign that was posted before the crosswalk was not reflective. Sylvia stated that she was unaware that a crosswalk was at the crash location. Sylvia was not injured in the crash , and her vehicle had no damage to it. The pedestrian Nivicha Morpeau stated that she was in the crosswalk in front of 241 Needham St when she was stuck by the front driver's side of vehicle one. It should be noted that Morpeau was wearing dark clothing at the time of the crash. Morpeau complained of back pain, but refused medical treatment and transportation to the hospital. Morpeau singed a patient refusal form provide to her by Medics. Based upon statements made to me by Sylvia and Morpeau I issued Sylvia MA Uniform Citation T 2016746 and cited her for a violation of Newton City ordnance 19/116 failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. I took photos of vehicle one and the disk was forward to the NPD's IT Bureau for downloading.

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.

OPERATOR 1 OF MV1 WAS TURNING FROM NAHANTON ST ONTO DEDHAM ST (S/B) AND PULLED INTO THE LEFT (INSIDE ) LANE AND WENT TO SWITCH LANES INTO THE RIGHT (OUTSIDE) LANE AND COLLIDED WITH MOTORCYCLE1. MINOR DAMAGE TO MV1. MC1 WAS TURNING ONTO DEDHAM ST (S/B) FROM NAHANTON ST AND WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE. MV1 DID NOT SEE MC1 AND SIDESWIPED MC1. MC1 SLID THE MC TO THE GROUND. MINOR INJURIES TO OPERATOR2 OF MC1. OPERATOR2 WAS EVALUATED BY THE MEDICS AND REFUSED TRANSPORTATION. MINOR DAMAGE TO MC1. NO TOWS NEEDED. NO CITATIONS ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MV 1 was traveling westbound on Watertown St and attempting to make a right turn on Wildwood Ave. The operator of MV 1 stated a vehicle traveling in the opposite directions high beams obstructed his visibility and caused him to make the turn too sharply. MV 1 struck the curb at the intersection of Watertown St and Wildwood Ave with his right front tire. MV 1 sustained significant damage to the right front wheel and tire rendering the vehicle disabled. Tody's responded on scene and towed the vehicle away. The operator of MV 1 was not injured in the accident. The operator, Mr. Manuel Rodrigues, was issued citation T1448398 for MGL ch 90-9 unregistered motor vehicle because the vehicle he was driving did not have an active registration.