crash_reports

Vehicle 1 was travelling southbound on Brookline St, and took a right turn onto Lovett St. The operator of the bicycle crashed into the back right of vehicle 1 as it was taking the turn. There was minor damage to the rear of vehicle 1. I observed a dent with a small amount of blood on it. I observed a laceration on the right arm of the operator of the bicycle. The medics evaluated the operator of the bicycle, and cleared with a patient refusal. Pictures were taken, and placed in the IT bureau's mailbox.

Bike One was travelling Eastbound on Auburndale Ave when it appeared the operators front tire came in contact with a slightly raised manhole cover causing the operator to fall off his bike and impact the roadway. The cyclist was wearing a safety helmet but received a laceration around his eye and several lacerations to his arms and legs. He was transported to Beth Israel Boston. I spoke to the bicyclist who was unsure of how the crash occurred. I contacted his brother, Paul Colangelo (603 434-1251) who was advised of the incident. Photos were taken of the crash scene and emailed to the IT Bureau. I placed his bike into support services for safekeeping.

Bicyclist, Tasker Howell, was traveling SOUTH on Watertown St, entering the lane of traffic when MV1 collided with her handlebars and front tire. MV1 (MA Reg: 8SP529, 2018 Ford SUV) was traveling WEST on Watertown St when she collided with the Tasker on the bicycle. MV1 operator, Maria Forgione, stated that while she was traveling on Watertown St, she had a passed a large landscaping truck parked at 857 Watertown St which hindered her seeing Tasker pulling out into traffic on the bicycle. Tasker stated the same, that she saw traffic clear and believed it would be safe to pull out into traffic but the landscaping truck created a blindspot. Tasker was not wearing a helmet. There was damage to MV1 on the passenger front end. Tasker was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Tasker's bicycle was left in her possession at her residence at 871 Watertown St. Pictures were sumbitted to IT.

Operator of MV#1 stated he was travelling westbound on Wolcott St at approximately 25mph. He saw Bicyclist #1 on the sidewalk to his right. He then saw Bicyclist #1 enter the roadway and swerved out of the way to avoid contact. Bicyclist #1 drove into the right side of MV#1. Minor damage to MV#1. Bicyclist #1 stated he was riding his Trek Multi-sport on the sidewalk on Wolcott St when he "made a mistake" and entered the roadway without seeing MV#1. He stated his handlebars made contact with MV#1 and he fell off his bicycle. Bicyclist#1 suffered minor injuries to his elbows. His mother (Elizabeth Viveiros d.o.b. 10/7/66) responded to the scene and signed a patient refusal with the medics. No defects in the sidewalk or roadway. Pictures submitted to IT.

On Friday, July 19, 2019, while assigned to traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 845 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. It was reported that the bicyclist sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1 while Newton Fire and Medics attended to the injured bicyclist. Andrei Jordao (S09978620) stated he was parked in his 2019 Hyundai Kona (NY: JFP5331) at a metered parking spot in front of 847 Beacon Street, Newton. Jordao stated he opened his driver door to exit his vehicle when a passing bicyclist crashed into the door. Jordao stated he did not look back at traffic prior to opening the door. Jordao stated the bicyclist fell to the roadway. I observed moderate damage to the driver side door and it was unable to close as a result of the collision. I spoke with the injured bicyclist, Leonard Engel (S53573803). Engel stated he was operating his bicycle Westbound on Beacon Street in the travel lane. Engel stated a vehicle to his right opened it's driver door into the roadway and he was unable to avoid hitting it. Engel stated he fell over the top of his handlebars and onto the roadway. Engel stated he injured his right shoulder/arm/neck area and his right ankle. Engel also had a small injury to his left knee. Engel stated he does not believe he hit his head as a result of the accident. Engel was wearing a helmet, I observed some scratch marks on it. Engel signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics. I observed damage to the rear tire area of Engel's black and green Giant bicycle. There was also damage to chain/pedal area. Engel's estimated the value of the bicycle at $4,000.00 USD. Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1271041 was mailed to Jordao for Chapter 90, Section 14 (Open car door into traffic). Tody's responded the removed MV1 from the roadway. Photos were taken of MV1 and the bicycle and submitted to the IT Bureau.

MV1 was turning right from Beacon St into the parking lot of Walgreens when Bike 1 (Tan and black Scottfoil) was attempting to travel straight on Beacon St causing a collision. Bike 1 sustained minor damage and was still operational. MV1 sustained minor front passenger side damage. Bicyclist sustained minor scrapes and bruises, he was evaluated by Medic 1 and signed a patient refusal.

Operator of MV#1 stated he was parked in front of Franklin School 125 Derby St. He opened his driver side door and was struck by Bicyclist #1. He said he did not see Bicyclist #1 coming. Minor damage to drivers door. Bicyclist #1 stated he was biking westbound on Derby St when Operator #1 opened his driver side door. He did not have time to stop and struck the door with his bicycle and collarbone, then fell to the ground. Damage to bicycles handlebars. Bicyclist #1 signed a refusal. Bicyclist #1 and his bicycle were transported to his residence. MV#1 was driven away from the scene.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Beacon Street and Roslyn Road, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash. The weather at the time of the crash was overcast. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street and Roslyn Road are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the bicyclist involved in the crash, Steven Greenzang (S96615185). Greenzang stated he was traveling Westbound on Beacon Street in the shoulder lane on his black Specialized bicycle. Greenzang had a yellow reflective vest on and was wearing a helmet at this time. Greenzang stated a vehicle in the travel lane to his left drove by him and hit the mirror located on his left handlebar. I observed damage to the mirror. Greenzang report no injuries. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Sarah Bonfanti (S66811372). Bonfanti stated she was parked in front of 1411 Beacon Street waiting to pick up a co-worker that resides at that address. Bonfanti stated a bicycle traveling on the sidewalk to her right crashed into the passenger side door mirror of her 2008 Toyota Scion (MA: 681YH1). Bonfanti stated the bicyclist was acting "crazy" during her interaction with him and he was trying to take her picture. Bonfanti stated she got back into her vehicle and moved up the roadway to wait for police to arrive on scene. I canvassed the area where the accident occurred with Sgt. Dempsey. There was glass from the passenger side mirror of MV1 and Greenzang's bicycle in the main travel lane of the roadway and the shoulder lane where Greenzang stated he was traveling. We also observed a large tree and a telephone pole on the sidewalk next to the roadway where the accident is alleged to have occurred. After speaking with all parties involved, observing the location of the glass in the roadway from the crash, and the location of the tree and telephone pole on the sidewalk where he accident occurred; Greenzang would not have been able to operate his bicycle on the sidewalk and be close enough to the roadway to make contact with MV1. Prior to clearing the accident, I asked Bonfanti if she had any questions and if she wanted to report any injuries. Bonfanti stated she was hit by the bicyclist during her exchange with him and began grabbing her left leg. I asked Bonfanti why she did not inform the officers on scene that she was assaulted. Bonfanti stated she said something to our Dispatch when she called. I asked Bonfanti if her leg was injured. Bonfanti stated I was putting words in her mouth and that she was just scratching her leg. Bonfanti then stated she was hit in the right shoulder. I asked Bonfanti if she would like an ambulance to respond and evaluate her. Bonfanti declined and stated she was more concerned about her mirror. I advised Bonfanti if she wanted to pursue charges against Greenzang she could do so in Newton District Court. I listened to the 9-1-1 recording Bonfanti made in regards to this incident. Bonfanti stated a pedestrian busted out her window. Bonfanti then stated to our dispatcher that the bicyclist lost control of his bicycle and smashed into her car. During her exchange with the our dispatcher, I did not hear Bonfanti say she was physically assaulted by Greenzang.

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 17:50 hours I, Officer Guarino, responded to the area of 749 Beacon St. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. Upon arrival with other units, we determined that MV 1 was parked in front of 749 Beacon St.The operator of MV1 opened the door to her vehicle to exit and her door struck a passing bicyclist. Traffic on Beacon St. westbound was stopped, the bicyclist fell off of the bicycle and sustained injuries and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further evaluation.As the bicyclist was falling, he struck the rear of MV2, which did not appear to have any damage. The operator of MV1 said she did not see the bicyclist, as she went to exit her vehicle. Witness 1, who was stopped in traffic said that the bicyclist was traveling at a high speed and understood how MV1 did not see the bicycle coming. Officer D. Siegal transported the bicycle to the Newton Police Department and secured it in support services.

OPERATOR OF MV 1 WAS PULLED OVER IN FRONT OF 275 WASHINGTON STREET WITH HIS HAZARD LIGHTS ON. HIS MV WAS PARKED FACING WEST IN A BUS STOP ONLY AREA, AND WAS FAR ENOUGH OFF OF THE CURB THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ALSO SLIGHTLY IMPEDING THE OUTER TRAVEL LANE CLOSEST TO THE SIDEWALK. A BICYCLIST WAS TRAVELING WEST ON WASHINGTON STREET AND JUST AS HE WAS PASSING MV 1, THE OPERATOR OF MV 1 OPENED UP HIS DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR OPENED RIGHT IN THE PATH OF THE BICYCLIST AND A COLLISION OCCURRED, SENDING THE BICYCLIST TO THE GROUND. HE SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. THE OPERATOR OF MV 1 SUSTAINED NO INJURIES AND HIS DOOR SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE.

On 09/27/19 at 08:41 hours while assigned to Traffic Unit 523, I responded to a motor vehicle/bicyclist accident at 1330 Centre Street. The weather at the time was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry and Centre Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Traffic conditions were at a heavy volume and Centre Street was congested at the time. There is no dedicated bicycle lane in this area due to the road being too narrow. I spoke to the bicyclist involved (Unit 2), Michael Hnatko (S10432772). Mr. Hnatko stated he was traveling northbound on Centre Street on the right side of the road on his 20 inch gray Trek bicycle. He further says that he was peddling very fast at the time and must have not been paying attention to MV1 turning right in to parking lot of 1330 Centre Street as he was approaching from behind. As MV1 was turning right, he then struck the passenger side rear quarter panel of the vehicle and fell forward off of his bicycle. He sustained minor injuries such as scrapes to his knuckles on both hands and a small cut to the bridge of his nose. He signed a patient refusal with Cataldo Ambulance. It appeared that the front alignment was now off on his Trek bicycle. I then spoke to the operator of MV1, Lonnie McGinnis (S66044083). He states that he was inching along in heavy traffic waiting to turn right in to the lot of 1330 Centre Street with his right turn directional signal on. As he was turning right, the bicyclist struck his vehicle on his passenger side rear quarter panel area. McGinnis thought it was clear to turn right at the time and never saw the bicyclist approaching from behind. No injuries reported by McGinnis and I observed minor dents and scratches to the passenger rear quarter panel area. Digital photos taken by Ofc. Gaudet.

On 11/27/19 at 12:43 hours, I responded to the Petsmart located at 215 Needham Street for a motor vehicle bicyclist accident. The weather at the time was approximately 50 degrees, cloudy and the road conditions were dry. No injuries reported. Operator of MV # 1 (Barbara Cooper) states she was facing eastbound on Needham Street waiting in the center turn lanes to take a left turn in to the garage of 215 Needham Street. Next, she states that a large truck going westbound stopped for her and waved her on to turn. She then proceeded in to the garage and parked and that is when she was confronted by the bicyclist saying that she was struck with her vehicle. The operator was unaware of an accident occurring and was not able to visibly see past the truck while turning. I observed a minor scratch to the passenger rear quarter panel area of the vehicle. Operator of the bicyclist (Merissa Brousseau) states she traveling westbound in the bicycle lane on the right side near 215 Needham Street when she observed the large truck mentioned above suddenly stop. She states that she was also visibly blocked from seeing ahead due to the truck. She then kept peddling straight through and struck MV # 1 in the passenger side rear end as it was making its left turn. The operator was evaluated by Cataldo Ambulance but refused medical attention. I observed no apparent damage to the bicycle. Ms. Brousseau was wearing a bicycle helmet, black and red Boston University bicycle suit, and red BU sock covers over her shoes. Digital photos taken by Ofc. Ferguson.

On June 14, 2020 at approximately 17:13 hours Newton Police responded to Union St at Langley Rd for a report of a motor vehicle crash into bicyclist where the motorist took off. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of Bike1, who informed me that he was traveling eastbound on Union St when he rode his bicycle into the back of MV1. MV1 did not get out of the vehicle and drove away from the scene. Bike1 informed me that he was traveling behind MV1 and observed MV1 traveling slow on Union St at approximately 10-15mph. MV1 stopped at 45 Union St which is when he collided into the rear bumper. Witness 1 said that she saw a white male operator of MV1 and a female passenger. Both the operator and passenger looked behind them and then continued to drive away. it is unknown if the operator was aware that there was a collision. It should be noted that the collision caused a loud yell and bang that multiple people were able to hear. Bike1 did not have any visible damage to his bicycle and declined medical attention. A photograph of MV1 was forwarded to IT to be attached to this report along with a photograph of bike 1.

On Thurs 7/9/20 at approximately 1911 hrs I responded to 111 Dedham St for a report of an accident involving a bicyclist. Upon arrival I observed the MV and the bicycle on the EB travel lane side of Dedham St with the bicycle on the sidewalk/driveway and the MV facing the driveway at 111 Dedham St. I spoke with the operator of MV#1 who stated that he was traveling EB on Dedham St and then turning right into his driveway when he collided with the bicyclist. He stated that he never saw her until the last second as the bike was in his blind spot. When contact was made he immediately got out of his car to see if the bicyclist was okay. The passenger in the vehicle stated that the bicyclist was traveling Eastbound on Dedham St on the sidewalk when MV#1 struck her. The bicyclist was riding a turquoise and black Bianchi Aria racing bike with black leggings and a white and blue tank top. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet which had little to no damage on it. Before being transported to BI by the medics, Ms. Loomis stated she was traveling EB on Dedham St in the shoulder/bike lane when she was struck by MV#1 who was attempting to turn into the driveway. Pictures were taken of the scene and the SIM card was turned over to the IT bureau to be uploaded into this report. The bike was turned over to the bicyclist's friend, Christine Long.

On August 19th, 2020, while working in marked unit N526, I responded to a MVA vs. bicyclist in the area of the intersection of Crafts Street and Watertown Street, Newton. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and cloudy. The road surface was dry. Crafts Street and Watertown Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Cody Hjelm (NHL19517660), stated he was traveling westbound on Watertown Street and had just crossed over Crafts Street when he saw a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on Watertown Street. As MV1 approached the bicyclist he moved over to the left towards the double yellow lines to give the bicyclist room. MV1 states the bicyclist was no longer in front of his vehicle when he heard a thud type noise come from the side of his van. MV1 stated he pulled over and saw the bicyclist on the ground with a head injury. MV1 sustained moderate damage to the right passenger side of the vehicle. The operator of MV1 reported no injuries and signed a patient refusal. MV1 was able to leave the scene of the accident. The bicyclist identified as Harriet Fell (S04980771) was being treated by medics on scene at the time of my arrival. I spoke with her briefly inside the ambulance as she was being treated for a head injury. Harriet stated she has no recollection of the accident and does not remember what happened before or after the crash. Medics advised she was being taken to NWH for treatment. I spoke with Harriet on the telephone around 1630 hours. She stated she still does not remember what happened but stated she was just finishing her forty mile bike ride and was heading home. Harriet stated she has a hematoma on her head and recieved three stiches. Harriet also stated she has small abrasions on both hands. Harriet stated she was being released from the hospital shortly and will pick up her bicycle tomorrow. The bicycle was transported to the police station by Newton DPW and was secured for safekeeping inside Support Services by Officer Manouk. A property form was completed and submitted along with an Incident report # 20039014. I took photographs of the accident scene and submitted them to the IT Bureau. Update by Ofc. Geagan: On 08/20/2020 Ms. Fell came to the Support Serices Bureau to retrive her bicycle. See attached Evidence/ Property Form and Return of Property Sheet

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, while assigned to marked unit N496, I responded to the area of 780 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash, Dina Hudson (S33833807). Ms. Hudson stated she was sitting in her 2015 white Jeep Grand Cherokee (MA: 727SZ7) that was parked (E) in a metered parking spot in front of 780 Beacon Street. Ms. Hudson stated traffic in the Eastbound lane of Beacon Street to her left was stopped. There was a red light ahead at the intersection and traffic had built up past where her vehicle was parked. Ms. Hudson stated she opened her driver side door while she was looking for her debit card to go to the bank. Ms. Hudson stated at this time a bicyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed around the stopped traffic towards the intersection and crashed into her driver side door. Ms. Hudson stated the operator of the bicycle then traveled further up the roadway and crashed behind a vehicle stopped in traffic. Ms. Hudson stated she was unsure if the bicyclist crashed into the stopped vehicle or if it had landed on the roadway just before it. Ms. Hudson stated the bicyclist then got up from the roadway and began yelling at her that the crash was her fault. I observed a few small fresh scrapes on the outside of the driver side door area. When I initially arrived at the crash location, I observed Officer Lazarakis checking on his well-being of the injured bicyclist, Marc Lind. Lind was observed laying on the sidewalk in front of 780 Beacon Street. After being evaluated by Newton Medics, I spoke with Mr. Lind. Mr. Lind stated he was traveling on his Trek bicycle Eastbound on Beacon Street towards Langley Road. Mr. Lind stated while traveling through the area at this time, traffic in the Eastbound Lane was stopped and there was a red light ahead of him at the intersection. Mr. Lind estimated his speed at this time to be 10-12 miles per hour. Mr. Lind stated as he travelled past the Santander Bank at 780 Beacon Street, the operator of a parked white Jeep to his right abruptly opened their door into traffic. Mr. Lind stated he attempted to avoid the vehicles door and veered to the left. Mr. Lind stated the right end of his handlebar made contact with the door and as he traveled forward and applied his brakes his right side crashed into the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic ahead of him. Mr. Lind stated he crashed to the roadway on his right side. Mr. Lind was able to move to the side of the roadway and wait for Newton PD, Fire, and Medics to respond. Mr. Lind reported injuries to his right arm, side, and leg area. Mr. Lind signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics and was transported away from the area by his wife with his bicycle. I observed no substantial damage to his Trek bicycle. At the time of the crash, Mr. Lind was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, black, shoes, and a gray helmet with sunglasses. I spoke with a witness to the crash, Steve Worthington. Mr. Worthington stated he was stopped in traffic on Beacon Street about 4 vehicles back from the red light. Mr. Worthington stated he looked out of his passenger door mirror and observed a bicyclist "whipping" down Beacon Street in between vehicles parked on the side of the road and vehicles stopped in traffic at the red light. Mr. Worthington estimated the speed of the bicycle to be approximately 20 miles per hour. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist had to "lean" by his vehicle to get by. Mr. Worthington stated a vehicle just ahead of him that was parked opened their door and the bicyclist made contact with the door. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist then went down in front of the car that was in front of him. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist was rolling around on the ground and screaming "It's your fault" at the woman that opened her door Photos were taken of the bicycle and the vehicle involved and submitted to the IT Bureau.

Kenneth Morse stated that on 09/13/2020 at 11:35 hours he was riding his bike south bound on Eddy St and then turned eastbound on to Albemarle Rd . Albemarle Rd is a pubic way in the City of Newton that is one way. Morse stated that as he turned onto Abermarle Rd he observed vehicle one parked facing east bound in front of 478 Abermarle Rd. Morse also stated that vehicle two was slowing down in front of 478 Abermarle Rd facing east bound. Morse stated that he had intended to ride his bike in between the vehicles. Morse stated that as he rode his bike pass vehicle one , it's front driver's side door opened. Morse stated that he crashed into the open front driver's side door of vehicle one and the impact caused him to lose control of his bike. Morse stated that after he had lost control of his bike he crashed into the rear quarter panel of vehicle two. Michael Thomas operator of vehicle two stated that he was slowing down in front of 478 Albermarle Rd to look at his childhood home when Morse crashed into the rear quarter panel of his vehicle, causing damage. Operator of vehicle one Larissa Pazmino stated that she opened the front driver side door of her vehicle and did not see Morse prior to opening the door. Morse transported himself to NWH where he was treated for a broken collar bone. Pazmino was cited ( MA T2016094 ) for MGL 90/14 , opening a door near bicyclist.

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the Whole Foods parking lot entrance located at 916 Walnut Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash. Walnut Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Tyrone Powell. Powell stated he was operating his 2016 Toyota Highlander (MA: VTT188) while traveling across Walnut Street (E) from Carthay Circle. Powell stated there was a strong sun glare at this time on his passenger side. Powell stated as he entered the Whole Foods parking lot entrance, the passenger side of his vehicle collided with a passing bicyclist that was traveling northbound on Walnut Street. Powell reported no injuries. I observed damage to the passenger side hood/fender of MV1. I spoke with the bicyclist involved in the crash, Scott Chamberlain. Chamberlain stated he was operating his bicycle on Walnut Street (N) in the marked bicycle lane near the entrance to the Whole Foods located at 916 Walnut Street. Chamberlain stated he had a bicycle helmet on at this time. Chamberlain stated that he observed a vehicle to his left travel across Walnut Street in front of him into the Whole Foods parking lot. Chamberlain stated he was unable to avoid crashing into him. Chamberlain reported minor injuries and signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics. I observed no substantial damage to his red Specialized bicycle. Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau. While on scene, Officers did notice a strong sun glare coming from the Southeast direction of Walnut Street. This glare would have shined on the passenger side area of MV1 as it crossed Walnut Street.

MV1 was traveling northbound on Lowell Ave and was turning right into the rear Newton North parking lot off of Lowell Ave. MV1 used its turn signal and was traveling less than 5mph. The Bicyclist was traveling northbound on Lowell Ave and struck the MV. The Bicyclist suffered minor injuries.

Bicyclist Michael Foley stated that on 05/11/2021 at approximately 22:00 hours he was riding his Blanch mountain bike west bound near 2401 Commonwealth Ave when he was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle. Commonwealth Ave is a public way in the City of Newton. Foley stated that he was thrown from his bike and onto the roadway. It should be noted that the section of Commonwealth Ave were the crash occurred is not lit. At the time of the crash Foley was wearing dark non reflective clothing. Foley was not wearing a helmet or any other safety equipment at the time of the crash. Foley stated that he did not see what type of vehicle struck him from behind and could not offer any other description. Foley was discovered laying in the roadway by a Good Samaritan at 22:08 hours. Upon inspection of Foley's bike I observed that the rear tire and rear fender was bent inward to the left side. I further observed that Foley's bike had no reflective materials affixed to it. Foley stated he did not lose consciousness as a result of the crash. Foley was transported via EMS to the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for treatment. I respond to the Beth Israel Hospital and Foley again reiterated what he had stated at the crash site, about not having any description of the vehicle that struck him. The staff I spoke with at the hospital stated that Foley had a possible broken shoulder and/or collarbone and abrasions to his hands and legs. Foley's bike and a bag of his possessions were secured at Support Services at the station and Ofc Fay filled out a property form. During a canvass of the crash site no physical evidence from a vehicle was observed. I also observed no skid marks on the roadway. There were no cameras in the area. Due to the lack of physical evidence ,and no witness to this crash I believe that the operator of the vehicle that struck Foley may not of even been aware that a crash occurred. It should be noted that over the past 18 years I have had numerous interactions with Foley, and I know that he is homeless and has resisted any aid from social service agencies. Foley is know to camp in the Town of Weston in woods adjacent to the Massachusetts Turnpike. From pass reports Foley has used Harris Cycles at 1351 Washington St Newton, and the law firm of Jason and Fisher at 47 Winter St Boston as contact locations.

On 06/02/2021 at 19:19 hours I was dispatched to 21 Hale St for a report of a past MVA involving a bike. Upon my arrival I spoke with Jason Lobell who stated approximately three and a half hours prior at 15:50 hours he was moving his vehicle MA reg 1CTG62 a 2017 Toyota Corolla from where it was parked on Hale St into his driveway at number 21. The Toyota was parked across from number 21 facing north bound. Lobell stated that as he was turning left into his driveway at approximately 5 MPH a male bicyclist that was riding north bound on Hale St attempted to pass his vehicle on the left. Lobell stated that the bicyclist drove into the front drivers side of his vehicle. Lobell stated that the impact of the bicyclist riding into his vehicle caused the driver's side mirror to be damaged. Lobell stated that the bicyclist did not stop and did not exchange any information. The only description that Lobell had of the bicyclist was a male of an unknown race that was approximately 20 years of age. I canvassed the area with negative results. As of the writing of this report at 21:00 hours on 06/02/2021 no bicyclist has reported being involved in a MVA in the area of 21 Hale St.

On 06/14/21 at approximately 12:00 hours, Sgt. Wade received an email from Nina Wang (D.P.W. Transportation Traffic Superintendent) that a city utility trailer with a signboard attached to it was struck by another motor vehicle at 275 Brookline Street sometime over the weekend between 06/11/21 and 06/14/21. A photo was sent over in the email of the utility trailer and signboard knocked over on it's side over the sidewalk. The utility trailer is 2020 Wanco color orange bearing MA Official registration # M9994A. The trailer was parked in the bicycle lane of the northbound travel lane next to 275 Brookline Street. The signboard was there in an attempt to get motorists to drive the speed limit due to the Memorial Spalding School located at 250 Brookline Street. On 06/14/21 at approximately 12:00 hours, I responded to Brookline Street to photograph the trailer and possibly process the scene. The trailer could not be located. I learned later that the trailer had already been towed by Tody's towing and brought to the City D.P.W. yard located at 110 Crafts Street. On 06/15/21 at approximately 09:00 hours, I went over to 110 Crafts Street and was told that the trailer/signboard was in the garage. The trailer was already being repaired to be placed back in to service. It had sustained damage to the two rear brackets where the jacks are located and the license plate bracket and registration plate were bent. The signboard message frame board is no longer aligned properly as a result of the accident but reportedly still functions. After, I then responded back to 275 Brookline Street and took digital photos of the scene. I observed in the bike lane at the accident scene two small pieces of lens covers to a vehicle with no identifying marks. I also did a canvass for possible surveillance cameras in the area. There was no response at number 269 and 275 Brookline Street but I left a note for them to call me. 283 Brookline Street has no surveillance cameras. Memorial Spalding School is across the street from the accident and I observed a camera on the side of the building which faces the staff parking lot on to Brookline Street. I spoke to a staff member Jesse Brackett at the school. He called David Stickney (Superintendent of Schools) and notified him of the accident. Mr. Stickney was provided with my email and will send over any possible footage if he has it. At approximately 12:45 hours, I spoke to Mike Sylvester who resides at 275 Brookline Street. He stated that he had surveillance footage and emailed it over to me. I viewed the footage which is a camera that views his approx. 75 foot driveway leading out to Brookline Street. There is a fence and bushes behind where the signboard is located which limits it's view. The video shows the accident took place on 06/11/21 at 18:48 hours. At this time, you can see the trailer is struck and slowly falls over on it's side. Immediately after a white colored four door sedan continues to slowly drive past the scene northbound on Brookline Street in the bicycle lane without stopping. Two other vehicles behind the white sedan drive around to the left of the white vehicle at this point. In the footage, you can not view the registration number, operator details, or the type of sedan from the footage. On 06/16/21 at 09:40 hours, I spoke to David Stickney who called the Traffic Bureau. He stated that he had footage of the accident but it did not reveal any other details besides the same white sedan striking the trailer.

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 358 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash with injury. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved, Mr. Thomas Mogan (S29907615). Mr. Mogan stated he was operating his 2015 Jeep Wrangler (MA: 6EBH20) on Beacon Street (W) towards his residence of 358 Beacon Street. Mr. Mogan stated he observed a break in the traffic traveling on Beacon Street (E) towards Hammond Street in front of his driveway. Mr. Mogan took a left turn from the Westbound lane of Beacon Street to enter his driveway. While making his turn, his vehicle crashed into a bicyclist traveling on Beacon Street (E) in the marked bicycle lane in front of 358 Beacon Street. Mr. Mogan stated he did not see the bicyclist until the front passenger side fender/door area of his vehicle made contact with her. I observed minor damage to this area on his vehicle. Mr. Mogan reported no injuries. The injured bicyclist was identified as Ms. Louisa Palmer (S67185637). Ms. Palmer was treated on scene by Fallon Medics for injuries to her left wrist and ankle and transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital for further evaluation. Ms. Palmer was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and I observed her blue Bianchi Pista bicycle resting on the sidewalk in front of 358 Beacon Street. The bicycle had minor damage in to it's front wheel area and fresh scrapes near the handlebars. I transported the bicycle to Ms. Palmer's residence. I responded to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and spoke with Ms. Palmer in the Emergency Department. Ms. Palmer stated she was riding her bicycle on Beacon Street (E) towards Boston College. Ms. Palmer stated she was riding in the marked bicycle lane with the motor vehicle traffic to her left. Ms. Palmer stated she observed a break in the traffic on Beacon Street ahead of her, and then a Jeep entered her travel lane after it took a left turn from the Westbound travel lane on Beacon Street right in front of her. Ms. Palmer stated her left side crashed into the front passenger side wheel/hood area. Ms. Palmer stated she then fell to the roadway. Ms. Palmer stated she has injuries to her left wrist/arm area, her left ankle, and her hips. I spoke with a witness to the crash, Ms. Kelli McCusker. Ms. McCusker stated she was traveling on Beacon Street (E) towards Boston College at the time of the crash. Ms. McCusker stated there was heavy traffic in the area as she observed a bicyclist travel by the passenger side of her car. Ms. McCusker stated there was a break in the traffic ahead of her in the Eastbound lane and she observed a Jeep in the Westbound lane of Beacon Street make a left turn in front of the car in front of her. Ms. McCusker stated the Jeep and the bicyclist crashed into each other at this time. After speaking with all parties involved, Mr. Mogan did not yield to the right of way while Ms. Palmer was traveling on Beacon Street (E) on her bicycle. Mr. Mogan will be issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for Chapter 90, Section 14B (Fail To Yield To Bicyclist on Turn). Photos were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau.

Jalynn Hilton states she was traveling northbound on the shoulder of Walnut St on her bicycle when a vehicle was traveling behind her and bumped into her tire causing her to fall off her bike. She described vehicle 1 as a grey four door sedan and stated it was operated by a female. Ms. Hilton states the driver got out of the vehicle and asked if she was ok, then got back into her vehicle and continued northbound onto Walnut St. Ms. Hilton stated she was experiencing arm/shoulder pain and was evaluated by Fallon medics before being transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Ms. Hilton stated she is a student at Lasell University, and at her request, Auxiliary Officer Cash transported her bicycle to Lasell Police Headquarters. There was no damage done to the bicycle.

On 10/21/21 at 15:24 hours, I (Traffic Unit 523) responded to 1479 Washington Street for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time was seventy three degrees with mostly cloudy skies and some sun(weather.com). The road conditions were dry and Washington Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Washington Street is a two way divided roadway with an unprotected median that runs in a easterly and westerly direction. At this location, there is a marked crosswalk with a walk signal along with traffic signals above in both directions. On arrival, the scene was cleared up and both parties were waiting in the parking lot of the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home at 1479 Washington Street. I spoke to the bicyclist involved who was identified as Rajmattie Thakoordeen. I asked her what occurred and she stated that she was attempting to cross Washington Street in a southerly direction on her electric bicycle. She says that she pushed for the crosswalk signal to activate and once it did she began riding her bicycle when she was suddenly struck by a silver Saab 93. She made it out in to the crosswalk approximately four feet when she was struck by the Saab which was travelling westbound in the right lane of Washington Street. She says that she was struck on the left side of her leg area. She complained of her left leg being sore near her knee area but signed a patient refusal with Fallon Ambulance declining transport. At the time, she was riding a Rad Power Bike Roadrunner 1 Plus that is silver and black in color. It is a Class 2 electric bicycle (750W) that can go up to 20 m.p.h. The only damage it sustained was scrapes to the outside left pedal. Ms. Thakoordeen was wearing black/gray/white pants, yellow reflective jacket, and a black bicycle helmet at the time. Next, I spoke to the operator of the Saab 93 bearing RI registration # FN193. He was identified as Nevan Hanumara with Rhode Island Driver's License # 9960501. He stated that he was travelling westbound on Washington Street in the right travel lane when he came around the curve and noticed the red light signal above in the last second. He says by the time he reacted and attempted to stop he went through the red light and made contact with the bicyclist in the crosswalk. He reported no injuries and no damage to his vehicle. Due to his statement and inattention to the traffic signal, I issued him MA Uniform Citation # 168985AB for Chapter 89/9 Fail to Stop/Yield for the red traffic signal. Digital photos were taken of the scene.

Bicycle was traveling either north on Walnut Street or west on Washington Street from the area of Newton Centre. MV1 pulled out from a side street, unknown which side of street, in front of the Bicycle. Causing bicycle and vehicle to collide in an unknown manner. Further causing the bicycle and operator to flip forward in the air. MV1 left the area. MV1 is an unknown description. Operator of bicycle continued on foot on his path home where he was picked up by his father and brought by his father to NWH for cuts on his face and hands. Operator of Bicycle was disoriented and stated he did not know where the accident occurred, manner of collision, MV1's description or if he was wearing a helmet. Operator of bicycle left the bicycle on the sidewalk or in the bushes somewhere on his route home. Bicycle was described as a light blue Trek that was most likely mangled. Bicycle did not have any lights on it. Units canvassed the area and were unable to locate bicycle. Bicyclist was wearing a grey sweatshirt, black jeans and brown shoes. If the Bicyclist and his father find the bicycle later they will call NPD to canvas the area. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On March 1, 2022, I was able to speak with the injured bicyclist, Mr. Yonatan Gershon. Mr. Gershon stated he was traveling on Walnut Street (N) in the right shoulder lane towards the area of Hull Street and Kirkstall Road. Walnut Street, Hull Street, and Kirkstall Roads are all public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Mr. Gershon stated while operating his blue Trek gravel bicycle he continued on Walnut Street when a black vehicle (no further description) appeared out of no where on his left hand side and entered his travel lane. Mr. Gershon stated he did not have time to react and crashed into the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Mr. Gershon stated he does not recall anything between the time he made contact with the vehicle and the time he came to a rest on the roadway. Mr. Gershon stated the vehicle never made an attempt to stop and it left the area. Mr. Gershon stated after the crash he began walking towards the Newtonville Square area until his father picked him up and brought him to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Mr. Gershon stated he suffered injuries to the right side of his face, his right should, right hand, and was diagnosed with a concussion as a result of the crash. Mr. Gershon initially believed the vehicle entered Walnut Street from either Kirkstall Road. Kirkstall Road is on the Eastbound side of Walnut Street and if a vehicle exited the street onto Walnut Street it's driver side would be facing Mr. Gershon's direction of travel. Hull Street is on the Westbound side of Walnut Street. Hull Street supports one-way traffic and traffic can only enter Hull Street from Walnut Street. If the vehicle were to enter Mr. Gershon's travel lane as he described, the vehicle would have to travel Eastbound on Hull Street in violation of the one-way restriction to take a left onto Walnut Street and travel Northbound. Mr. Gershon stated it is possible the vehicle may have exited a driveway from a residence on the Westbound side of Walnut Street, taking a left turn to travel Northbound. After speaking with Mr. Gershon about his injuries and his attempt to avoid crashing into the vehicle, we surmised Mr. Gershon attempted to travel around the vehicle's left side prior to impact, with the right side of his person crashing into the vehicle. Mr. Gershon stated he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and there were not lights or reflective equipment on his bicycle. Mr. Gershon stated he was wearing a gray and white hooded sweatshirt with jeans at the time of the crash. Mr. Gershon stated he returned to the scene after the crash and discovered his bicycle resting near the lawn of a residence on Walnut Street in the area of the crash on the Westbound side of the street. Mr. Gershon stated there was extensive damage to the front wheel and the frame of the bicycle was bent in half. I canvassed the area for black vehicles with fresh damage to their rear passenger side with a negative result. I also canavassed the area for cameras with a negative result. To be further investigated.

OP1 of MV 1 was traveling n/b on Wells ave when he was taking a right into 70 Wells ave. The Street was made a one way due to the bike race detail going on. OP1 had to cross over a set of cones to take a right into the parking lot and did not see the bicycle traveling. The bicycle his the passenger side of MV1. Minor damage to MV1. OP1 was not injured. Bicycle operator was traveling around Wells ave N/B when he saw the vehicle turn right, he was unable to stop in time and hit the side of MV1. Bicycle operator had a slight injury to his hand but refused medical treatment. At this time no citations issued at this time.