crash_reports

Operator of MV#1 stated he was travelling westbound on Commonwealth Ave with his dog in the front seat when he slid on ice and off the roadway. The roadway was wet from previous snow fall but was very well plowed and sanded. MV#1 hit a curb, drove through a snowbank, hit a tree with the left front of his vehicle and then hit a pole with the right front side of his vehicle. The car then came to a rest in the median. The operator appeared confused by the accident and did not realize the extent of the damage to his car.He asked what he had hit. He continuously asked if it was driveable even though the entire front end was totaled. He was able to provide me with his license and all pertinent information but spoke in a slow manner. There was no odor of alcohol. Operator declined medical attention. When asked if he was on any medication he stated he was on heart medication. We were able to contact the operator's son who was transported to the scene and stated the operator had previously suffered a stroke. David Donahue arrived on scene towed the vehicle to Tody's. A licensed driver picked up the operator. A search of the immediate area yielded negative results for ice in the roadway. A request for Immediate Threat License Suspension/Revocation was filed.

I responded to the area 107 Dartmouth St. at approx. 0345 on 04/28/9019 along with N493 Officer Kelly Donahue and N508 Sgt. Devine for a report of an MVA. The MVA was reported to be single vehicle crash. The vehicle left the roadway and was on the front lawn of 107 Dartmouth St. I arrived on location (first on scene ). I observed tire tread marks across the front lawn of 107 Dartmouth St. I then observed a vehicle in the bushes toward the left front side of the house. The vehicle; NY Reg. JHE8252, Porsche color blue. The RMV info on the plate came back registered to Porsche;of ;South. Registration plate type: Dealer Assignment. 185 W Sunrise HWY; Freeport,NY (no further info). The vehicle was unoccupied and secured. I felt the hood of the car which was still warm from the engine. I checked the immediate area surrounding the crash scene for an operator but found no one. I radioed to other responding units to canvas the neighborhood and surrounding area for the operator on foot. I spoke to the homeowners at 107 Dartmouth St., identified as Anthony and June Limberis. Mrs. Limberis stated she heard a load noise and a car engine revving. She stated when she looked out the window she observed a W/M tall, thin, wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt walking across the front lawn. He proceeded up Dartmouth St. (northbound) toward Commonwealth Ave. Newton Fire Dept arrived on location to check the crash scene and vehicle for possible leaking fluids and any other hazards. As I was talking with the firefighters we were approached by two men. One of the men was intoxicated. He was unsteady on his feet, had glassy bloodshot eyes, and was slurring his speech. The man was a W/M tall/thin approx. 6'2" and was wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt. He was identified as Eric Adams DOB 09/18/1969. The second man with him was identified as John Adams DOB 02/07/1936; An elderly W/M approx. 5'6" also wearing tan khakis and a light colored plaid shirt. Eric Adams stated his father John was the operator of the vehicle. Eric Adams had a strong odor of Alcoholic beverage emanating from his person and breath. He continued to slur his speech and was unsteady on his feet as he spoke. He was swaying back and forth and side to side as he spoke to me. Officer K. Donahue and Sgt. Devine were on scene at this time and also made the same observations. Multiple times we had to grab hold of Eric Adams to keep him from losing balance and falling. We spoke with Eric and John Adams for several minutes as their accounts of what took place were not consistent. I asked Eric Adams where the keys to the vehicle were. Eric Adams immediately pulled the starter key to the vehicle from his front right pocket. Eric Adams became defensive and belligerent when questioned about who was operating the vehicle. John Adams appeared tired (as if he just woke up) and confused as to the situation. Sgt Devine and I both spoke with Eric Adams and John Adams. Although both men claim John Adams was the operator of the vehicle, a clear determination was uncertain. A query of both mens driver's license status on NY Licenses came back active. Eric Adams has two prior DUI's on his RMV record. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine escorted the two men to 93 Dartmouth St. Eric Adams stated they were staying at that residence which is his sister's house. I stayed at the crash scene to document information and assist with clearing the MV from the property with Tody's Towing Service. As they were walking away I observed Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine continue to have to assist Eric Adams with staying on his feet. Approximately ten minutes later as I was speaking with the aforementioned homeowners Mr.&Mrs. Limberis. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine returned to the crash scene. As they were updating me we observed Eric Adams returning to the crash scene. He was stumbling and swaying as he walked and repeatedly almost fell. Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine immediately intercepted and assisted him before he fell. As they were assisting him again I continued speaking with the homeowners. Suddenly I heard Officer Donahue and Sgt. Devine struggling with Eric Adams who was now on the ground and resisting being handcuffed. I ran to assist them. Eric Adams continued to resist and be uncooperative until he was appropriately restrained in handcuffs. Eric Adams was placed under arrest by officer Donahue for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Reference Officer Donahues Newton Police Incident Report #19016484. The vehicle NY Reg. JHE8252 was removed from the property of 107 Dartmouth St. and towed from the crash scene by Tody's Towing Service.

OPMV#1 Was traveling Southbound on Chestnut St when she saw an object in the middle of the road and swerved into the Northbound lane of Chestnut St. OPMV#1 Drove up over the curb and onto the sidewalk colliding with a stone wall at 542 Chestnut St and a Utility pole. The vehicle then traveled Southbound on the sidewalk and stopped at the intersection of Chestnut St and Roslyn Rd. I observed major damage to front of the vehicle along with left and right side damage. Airbags were deployed on all sides. OPMV#1 Was evaluated by EMS and she signed a medical refusal. Vehicle was towed by Tody's Towing. OPMV#1 is charged with the following: M.G.L. C.89 S.4A Marked Lanes, M.G.L. C.90 S.24 Negligent Operation, M.G.L. C.90 S.24 OUI Alcohol. Refer to incident #19029056.

Vehicle #1 was traveling south on Crafts St. Vehicle #1 came to a stop to take a left turn into the operators driveway in front of 297 Crafts St. when it was struck in its rear end by Vehicle #2. Vehicle #2 was traveling south on Crafts St. and failed to slow for the Vehicle #1 that was stopped in traffic. Vehicle #2 crashed into vehicle #1 then continued south on Crafts St. before turning left onto Linwood Ave and leaving the scene. While on a routine traffic stop at California and Bridge St. Officer Spinney and Sergeant Mcneil heard me give out the description of vehicle #2. Officer Spinney and Sgt. Mcneil saw a damaged vehicle matching the description pass them going east on California St. Sgt. Macneil stated the truck said "Franchi" on the side. When Officer Spinney cleared the MV stop he was able to locate vehicle #2 located behind 37 Riverdale Ave. The Trucks hood and engine was still warm to the touch and had corresponding damage that matched witness statements. I was able to match pieces of the truck left at the scene of the accident to the vehicle Officer Spinney located. Pictures of the scene and both vehicles were taken and turned into the IT bureau. The co-owner of Vehicle #2 Robert Franchi could not tell us who was operating the vehicle. The co-owner of Vehicle #2 Robert appeared to be intoxicated and admitted to drinking. The owner of vehicle #2 has video footage of the vehicle being parked but could not provide us with a copy of it. Vehicle #1 suffered minor damage to its rear but was disabled and needed to be towed from the scene. Todys towed the vehicle. A towed MV report was completed and filed. Vehicle #2 suffered heavy front end damage primarily to its driver side. No injuries were reported.

MV1 was travelling North bound on Parker St. while waiting in traffic MV2 had rear ended MV1. Operator of MV2 exited vehicle to assess damage, then proceeded to get back in his vehicle and leave. Owner and passenger of MV1 proceeded to step in front of MV2 to obtain his information, but MV2 proceeded to drive towards the operator of MV1. Passenger of MV2 stated he placed his hands on the hood of MV2's vehicle to block him from leaving. MV2 proceeded to drive around MV1 passenger and left the scene. The driver and passenger of MV1 described the operator of MV2 as an older black male, in his 70's, with a salt and pepper beard and short black hair and wearing a white t-shirt. Driver and passenger of MV1 are unsure if the operator of MV2 is under the influence, due to the operator appearing "dirty" and having "eyes really wide open." It was asked if they could smell alcohol on the man or if he walked unsteadily, which the reporting party stated "no." Driver and passenger of MV1 stated they were okay and did not sustain any injuries and declining medical attention. MV1 had minimal damage to the rear bumper consisting of scratches. A description of MV2 was given as a gray Honda Civic with a Connecticut license plate. Upon clearing the scene, I canvassed the area yielding negative results. State Police was also notified, due to the accidents close proximity to Route 9.