crash_reports

Based on observations and statements made, the following occurred. M/V#1 was parked facing south on Chestnut St. awaiting to pull a M/V from an unrelated accident scene, with his yellow hazard light bar activated. A Verizon truck was parked facing north in the northbound lane of Chestnut St. and through traffic was being routed up the westbound side of Amherst St. M/V#2 approached traveling south on Chestnut St., and stopped approx. 100 feet away from M/V#1. It then began to slowly drive up to M/V#1 and attempt to pass between the two parked trucks, at a slow speed, when the right fender of M/V#2 struck the towing rig of M/V#1. The right fender of M/V#2 had damage along the right front wheel well. I was unable to see the extent of the damage to the tow rig. I went to speak to the operator of the M+#2 (who was standing outside to the right of his car) and as I approached him, I observed that he was swaying while standing. I asked the operator (later identified as David Taube-Perrotta) if he was ok, and he only said yeah. I then asked him what had happened, and he just motioned to his car with his right hand. As I stood next to him, I observed his eyes to be glassy and bloodshot. I asked him for his license and registration, and he kept staring towards the car without saying anything. I had to request his license and registration three times before he produced his license from a hip pocket. I then asked again for his registration, and he took approx. five unsteady steps to his passenger side door, opened the door, and almost fell into his car as he bent from the waist. He then stood up, closed the door, and started to return to me, until I told him I needed his registration again. He returned to his door, and again, almost fell into the car as he bent over to open the glove box. As he returned to me he appeared unsteady on his feet. He handed me the registration in a plastic sleeve, and I asked him to remove it from the sleeve. He appeared to have trouble removing the registration. I asked him where he was coming from, he stated that he was coming from Cambridge. I asked where in Cambridge, and he did not reply. I asked him if he had any alcoholic beverages during the evening, he shook his head in an exaggerated manner and stated that he didn't drink tonight. As I spoke more with him, I observed that his speech was slurred. I held my pen up and asked him if he could focus on the tip of pen. Instead of answering he tried to reach out and touch it. I advised him, I just wanted to know if he could focus on it, he stated yes, then raised his finger in an attempt to touch his nose, but instead, touched between his upper lip and nose, then tried to touch the tip of the pen again. I asked him to keep his down, and without moving his head, follow the tip of the pen. As I moved the pen from left to right, he turned his head to follow the pen. I had to remind him several times, to keep his head still, and follow only with his eyes. I asked him if he would be willing to take a field sobriety test, and he declined. I had also observed a small scratch on his forehead, and requested medics to evaluate him. As I took digital pictures of the accident, Taube-Perrotta was seen in the back of a Cataldo Ambulance, while Sgt. Devine observed. When I entered the ambulance, Sgt. Devine informed me that Taube-Perrotta stated that he was at "The Lizzard Lounge" in Cambridge earlier in the evening, and admitted that he had a few drinks. In my presence Taube-Perotta stated that he had two drinks, much earlier in the evening. While in the ambulance, Taube-Perrotta had trouble answering common questions by the medics, such as what his middle name was and where he lived. The operator of M/V#2 was placed under arrest for OUI. (See NPD Incident Report # 19053361)

On Sunday, December 15th 2019, at approximately 3:35am, Officer Donovan and I, Officer Brooks, responded to Washington street at Saint James street, for a report of a single car MVA. Upon our arrival we observed MV1 (MA REG 1GHG66) facing westbound on the sidewalk of Saint James street. The vehicle had heavy damage to the front drivers side door, broken axles, and all of the vehicles airbags had deployed. The operator of the vehicle was sitting outside of the vehicle speaking with MA State Trooper Newman who was on scene prior to my arrival, and had witnessed the accident. Trooper Newman stated MV1 was traveling westbound on Washington street, drove over a traffic island on Saint James street, hit a light post on the sidewalk, and spun sideways off the fence that separates Saint James street from the MA Turnpike. The vehicle then struck a tree and came to rest facing westbound on Saint James street. The vehicle was only occupied by the operator. Medics were called to evaluate the operator and a patient refusal was signed. After being cleared from the medics, Officer Donovan initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, and subsequently placed the operator under arrest for operating a MV under the influence of alcohol. Tody's towing was notified to remove the vehicle due to its inoperability on the sidewalk. Officer Helms took photos of the accident scene which were submitted to the IT bureau. Officer Howes completed a motor vehicle inventory form which has been filed.

On 10/25/2020 at approximately 0330 hours, I responded to 173 Grant Ave for a report of a vehicle into the residence. Upon arrival, the operator of the vehicle was out of her vehicle and speaking with the medics. She stated is that she was driving southbound on Grant Ave when a car swerved at her causing her to swerve. As I was speaking with her, I smelt a strong odor of alcohol and she was slurring her speech. She was brought into the ambulance due to her possible head injuries. She was transported to Newton Wellesley for an evaluation. The residence had structural damage to front window and the door frame. The vehicle was removed and towed by Todys and a towed motor vehicle form was filled out and filed.

On 09/28/2021 @ approx. 0339 hrs. while on patrolin the area of 1717 Beacon St. I, Officer Sullivan, observed two motor vehicles pulled off to the side of the Beacon St. (public way). The rear vehicle MA Reg. W27879 had its hazard lights on with the operator, in the vehicle, in the driver's seat. The forward vehicle MA Reg. 3FHK99 also with its operator seated in the driver's seat. The vehicle was running and the operator was testing the operation of the vehicle by slowly moving forward by tapping the accelerator. I observed the vehicle to have tire/wheel damage to multiple tires. I activated my blue lights and exited my cruiser. As I approached the two vehicles I instructed the forward operator identified as Jiang, Xuan to stop the vehicle. The operator from the rear vehicle exited his vehicle. He was identified as Tao,Haichun. Mr. Tao stated his friend (Mr. Jiang) called him and stated he had a damaged tire. I later discovered through continued conversation that Tao is his boss. The two men work at IQ kitchen restaurant located at 1158 Beacon St, Newton. The location of the business is approximately 1 mile from the location of this incident. Jiang stated he was coming from work. while speaking with Jiang the odor of Alcoholic beverage was detected. further information in regards to this incident is documented. Reference Newton PD incident report #21041400. The location of a crash is unknown at this time. The vehicle sustained damage along the passenger side of the vehicle, mirror taken off and damage to three tires; two front and rear passenger. The vehicle MA Reg. 3FHK99 was towed from the area of 1717 Beacon St, Newton by Tody's Towing. The Incident/crash to be further investigated with pending MV violations.