crash_reports

On 01/04/19 I responded outside of #54 Needham St for a two vehicle crash. Veh #1 was a delivery box van who was driving due North on Needham St. The operator of veh #1 stated he was attempting to take a left into #55 Needham St. when veh #2 came from behind him on his left and he struck veh #2 as he turned. The operator of veh # 1 was taken by Ambulance #1 to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for an evaluation after complaining of pain in his chest area. The passenger of veh #1 stated everything happened "so fast" he didn't see what transpired. Moderate damage to veh #1. The operator of veh #2 stated he was traveling due North on Needham St. and was behind veh #1 for a long stretch of the road. The operator of veh # 2 stated veh #1 put his right directional on three different times but didn't turn. He stated veh #1 had his right directional on and was in the right lane when he went to pass him. Veh #1 then turned into his rear passenger side as he passed. Moderate damage to veh # 2. The operator of veh #2 stated the operator of veh #1 was walking around and yelling about the accident for a period of time and then eventually grabbed his chest and fell to the ground complaining of pain. From the result of my investigation it appears as if veh # 1 attempted to turn from the wrong lane and veh # 2 was passing in the "suicide lane", also wrong lane. There will be no citations issued at this time as both operators were given verbal warnings.

On 1/14/2019 at approx 1406Hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 2150 Washington St for a report of a 2 car collision. Upon arrival I met with the operators of Ma Reg 5NG581 Jeff LONDON and Ma Reg RT35K2 Lori GANS. LONDON was signing a refusal with Cataldo Ambulance and stated he had already exchanged all his information with the other operator. I spoke with GANS who stated LONDON stopped suddenly for a turkey that walked into the roadway, GANS was able to brake but lightly tapped LONDON.

On 01/22/19 I responded to a three vehicle crash on Needham St. in front on #241- Marshalls Plaza. The operator of veh #1 stated she was driving due West on Needham St. when she looked right at a car waiting to pull out of the parking lot. When she looked back to Needham St., the traffic was stopped and she hit her brakes and snow slid covered her windshield. Operator of veh #1 never saw the impact, but veh #1 struck stopped veh #2 which was pushed into stopped veh #3. Moderate damage to veh #1 and 2 but no damage at all to veh #3. Operator of veh #2 said she was going "2-3 MPH " when she was pushed into veh #3. Operator of veh #3 claimed she was dizzy from the accident and signed a patient refusal from Ambulance #1. Engine #7 was also on scene assisting. Operator of veh #1 was cited in hand Mass citation #T1441211 for Ch 90/ Sec 13- failure to remove snow from vehicle . All vehicles were driven away from the scene.

The operator of MV1 (ma con T98504) was traveling WB on Washington Street attempting to take a left into 300 Washington Street when his MV was rear ended. Operator of MV stated he was letting a vehicle exit from 300 Washington Street and had come to a complete stop when his vehicle was struck from behind. The operator of MV2 (ma con T12376) stated he was traveling WB on Washington Street and was unable to come to a complete stop before striking the rear of MV1. Air bags were deployed in MV2. The operator of MV2 stated he felt fine. Ambulance two and Ladder 3 were dispatched to the scene to evaluate the operator. Operator of MV2 signed a refusal. The other parties involved were uninjured. Tody's was also called on scene to tow MV2 as it sustained heavy front end damage and was not drive able. MV1 sustained minor damage to rear door and bumper but was able to operator without any issues.

On 3/4/19 I responded to the area of Hammond St and Chestnut Hill Rd for a report of a two car MVA. Upon arrival it was determined there were no injuries and the two drivers signed patient refusals with the ambulance. I first spoke with the operator of MV#1 who stated he was driving northbound on Hammond St near the Chestnut Hill T station where it bends and MV#2 was coming southbound and skidded on the snow and came into his lane. I then spoke with the operator of MV#2 who stated he was driving southbound on Hammond St when his vehicle lost control around the turn and drifted into the opposite lane and struck MV#1. I issued the operator of MV#2 MA Citation T1268628 for Chapter 89/4A; Marked Lanes Violation. At the time of this accident there were heavy snow conditions. Tody's Towing responded and towed both vehicles from the scene.

Page Davis states that she pulled over to the side of the road on Lowell Ave for an oncoming ambulance. Davis states that she looked in her mirror to enter the traffic lane. Davis saw vehicle #1 a distance back. Davis then went to enter the traffic lane and she was struck in the left rear by vehicle #1. Hanbo Lin was operating vehicle #1. Lin states that he saw vehicle #2 attempt to merge into traffic. Lin went to step on the brake and his vehicle slid into Davis due to the weather/road conditions. No injuries.

MV1 had just picked up a student at 56 Crescent Ave(at the intersection of Throwbridge). He made the pick up just west of the stop sign. He turned off his illuminated bus stop sign, paused and then began to pull into traffic. MV2 was stopped at the stop sign on Trowbridge st at Crescent St waiting for the bus to turn off the stop sign. When the bus turned it off, it appeared to him that the bus was not pulling into traffic. MV2 began to turn left "very slowly". As he was driving next to the van, the van pulled into traffic and the 2 MVs touched mirrors. There was no damage to either MV. A BLS ambulance was called to the scene because there were three students on board. All parents showed up and signed refusals for their children. Pictures were taken of the two mirrors that had no damage. The following parents showed up on scene to sign refusals for their children: Gareth Gorman for Sophia 617-515-1576 Lori for Harry Melchionno 617-527-7751 Malagros Falu for Nathalie Cedno The students belong to the Oak Hill Middle school and they were notified.

MV1 was stopped in traffic waiting to turn left into the Cypress St Municipal lot when she was struck from behind by MV2. Operator 2 states she did not see MV1 stopped and bumped her from behind. No injuries to eithier parties, Newton Ambulance 1 obtained medical refusals. MV1 sustained minor rear end damage and was driven from the scene. MV2 sustained minor front end damage and had to be towed due to air bad deployment.

On Tuesday May 7th, 2019 at approximately 13:15 hours I responded to the area of 30 Langley Road for an auto vs. pedestrian accident. At the time of the accident the weather was sunny and the road conditions were dry. Langley Road is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I first spoke to the pedestrian who was inside the ambulance getting medical attention. The pedestrian identified as Donna Kalikow (S24151638) stated she was standing in an open parking space for a few seconds, attempting to walk across the street to enter J.P. Licks. Donna stated she was standing in the marked parking space waiting for traffic to stop to safely cross the street. Donna states the cars stopped to let her cross and she proceeded into the roadway. She states MV1 was attempting to back into the parking space that she was standing in and struck her right side and knocked her to the ground. Donna states the operator of MV1 stopped the vehicle when he realized he had struck her and got out to contact 911. Donna appeared to have minor injuries and complained of head pain. Medics transported Donna to NWH to be further evaluated. The operator of MV1 identified as Christopher Moos (S24090966) stated he was attempting to parallel park into an empty parking space and never saw the pedestrian standing in the space. Christopher stated as he was backing up into the space he was notified by a bystander that he just struck a pedestrian. Christopher stated he immediately stopped the vehicle and got out to assist the pedestrian and contact 911. Christopher stated he was not travelling no more than 5mph at the time of the accident. MV1 did not have any damage to the vehicle and was able to leave the scene. Christopher reported no injuries. Several photographs were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. I mailed the operator a Massachussetts Uniform Citation for a City of Newton Ordinance violation for Section 19-75 Failure to use care when backing.

ON THIS DATE I RESPONDED TO 5 MEADOWBROOK RD, FOR A REPORT OF AN AUTO ACCIDENT (SEE INCIDENT REPORT #19018289). THE CALL WAS RECEIVED FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE WHO WERE ON-SCENE. ON-SCENE PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL WERE CAPTAIN DOWLING AND TRAFFIC SERGEANT LEE. CATALDO MEDIC 2 AND AMBULANCE 1 ARRIVED ON-SCENE, SHORTLY AFTER I DID. UPON MY ARRIVAL, I OBSERVED A SILVER HONDA CIVIC WITH HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED MASSACHUSETTS REGISTRATION 7ZF784. TWO PEOPLE WERE STANDING BESIDE THE VEHICLE. A MAN AND A WOMEN SAID THEY HAD BEEN IN THE CAR. THE MAN, LATER IDENTIFIED AS BENJAMIN SMALL STATED HE HAD BEEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE WOMAN, LATER IDENTIFIED AS KIMBERLY OAKES, STATED SHE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. I ASKED THEM IF THEY WERE OK OR NEEDED MEDICAL HELP AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT INJURED. THE MEDICS CHECKED OUT MR SMALL ( MEDICS ELISE GADANSKY AND ROBERT ANDERSON) WHICH INCLUDED CHECKING FOR LOW BLOOD SUGAR, DUE TO HIS INABILITY TO SPEAK CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY. HIS BLOOD SUGAR CHECKED OUT FINE. I THEN ASKED MR SMALL WHAT HAD HAPPENED. HE STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON DEDHAM ST WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A WHITE MINI VAN CROSSED OVER THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE AND WAS HEADING TOWARDS HIM. HE STATED THAT IN ORDER TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, HE SWERVED RIGHT, OFF THE ROAD AND STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE (LATER DETERMINED TO BE UTILITY POLE #60 LOCATED IN FRONT OF 556 DEDHAM STREET). HE STATED THAT HE PULLED OVER ONTO MEADOWBROOK RD. BOTH DEDHAM STREET AND MEADOWBROOK RD ARE PUBLIC WAYS IN THE CITY OF NEWTON. AS I WAS TALKING TO MR SMALL HE APPEARED TO SPEAK VERY SLOWLY, HE APPEARED TO BE LETHARGIC, BUT I COULD NOT DETECT ANY ODOR OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ON HIS BREATH. NEXT I SPOKE TO MS OAKES WHO STATED SHE IS MR SMALL'S GIRLFRIEND. SHE STATED SHE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. SHE ALSO STATED THAT MR SMALL WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE WHEN A VEHICLE HAD CUT THEM OFF FORCING THEM OFF THE ROAD INTO THE TELEPHONE POLE. DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE COULD NOT SMELL ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ON HIS BREATH, CAPTAIN DOWLING REQUESTED THAT A DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT (DRE) BE CALLED TO THE SCENE. DISPATCH NOTIFIED SURROUNDING CITIES AND TOWNS OF OUR NEED FOR A DRE. NOBODY WAS ABLE TO RESPOND. TRAFFIC OFFICER WADE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND PERFORMED A ROADSIDE ASSESSMENT ON MR SMALL. SEE HIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. BASED ON OFFICER WADES ROADSIDE ASSESSMENT AND MY ON-SCENE OBSERVATIONS, I PLACED MR SMALL UNDER ARREST FOR OUI DRUGS, MARKED LANES, AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A MV. MR SMALL WAS HANDCUFFED AND SEARCHED BY OFFICER WADE. PRIOR TO TRANSPORT, CRUISER 499 WAS SEARCHED BY OFFICER WADE FOR CONTRABAND WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. OFFICER WADE THEN PLACED MR SMALL INTO CRUISER 499 AND SEAT BELTED HIM. WHILE OFFICER WADE DID THIS, OFFICER WILSON AND I DID AN INVENTORY OF THE VEHICLE. DURING THE INVENTORY, 9 CVS PAPER PRESCRIPTION PRINTOUTS WERE FOUND. THEY WERE ALL IN MR SMALL'S NAME FOR THE DRUG "ADDERALL" (8) OR "KLONOPIN" (1). ALSO FOUND WAS A SMALL YELLOW PLASTIC PRESCRIPTION TYPE BOTTLE CONTAINING AN UNKNOWN LIQUID. OFFICER WILSON PLACED THE BOTTLE OF UNKNOWN LIQUID INTO A BAG AND HAD IT LATER EXAMINED AT THE NPD STATION BY DET. ROBINSON OF THE DRUG UNIT (HE DETERMINED IT TO BE NOT SUSPICIOUS AND IT WAS DISPOSED OF). THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED BY TODY'S TOWING. THE CVS PAPER PRESCRIPTION PRINTOUTS WERE REMOVED AND PLACED INTO PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE. TOWED MV AND PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE FORMS WERE FILLED OUT. PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED TELEPHONE POLE WERE TAKEN BY OFFICER WILSON. OFFICER WILSON TURNED THE DISC OVER TO DIRECTOR SMITH, WHO DOWNLOADED THEM. AFTER THE MV INVENTORY, I TRANSPORTED MR SMALL TO NEWTON POLICE FOR BOOKING. AT THE STATION MR SMALL WAS REMOVED FROM MY CRUISER AND THE CRUISER WAS AGAIN SEARCHED AND I FOUND NO CONTRABAND OR WEAPONS. HE WAS THEN PROCESSED BY OFFICER JASON SCHLEGEL, BOOKED BY SGT O'CONNELL, THEN PLACED INTO CELL #3. MR SMALL WAS ISSUED CITATION NUMBER T0645459, IN HAND FOR 1.) OUI DRUGS CH90 SEC24, 2.) MARKED LANES VIOLATION CH90 SEC4A, 3.) NEGLIGENT OPERATION CH90 SEC24E. AN IMMEDIATE THREAT FORM WAS FILLED OUT BY MYSELF AND A COPY OF THE REPORT ALONG WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE CITATION WERE FAXED OVER TO THE MASSACHUSETTS REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Tipruthai Thangthong stated that on 05/21/2019 at approximately 16:36 hours she was pulling into the driveway of her sisters home at 53 Rangeley Rd while operating her vehicle MA reg 2LVL61 a 2018 Honda Accord. Thangthong stated that her three old son Mighty Mettanant was a passenger in her vehicle. Thangthong stated that she was driving approximately 5 MPH as she drove into the driveway. The driveway runs east to west and Thangthong's vehicle was heading west into the driveway as the sun was in the Western sky creating a glare. Thangthong stated that she did no see anything in the driveway prior to her pulling into it. Thangthong stated that she felt the front of her vehicle strike what she described as " something " and stopped her vehicle. Thangthong stated that she put her vehicle in reverse and then into park and exited her vehicle to see what she had struck. Thangthong stated that she saw her two nieces, Kalla Mongkhonlertsirkul age three and Kelley Mongkhonlertsirkul age seven laying in the driveway in front of her vehicle. Thangthong stated that she then realized that her vehicle had stuck her two nieces as they were in the driveway. Both of the Mongkhonlertsirkul sisters were conscious and alert and were able to walk to an ambulance for transport to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. Thangthong stated that she and her son were not injured in the crash. I observed no damage to Thangthong's vehicle. I responded to the Newton Wellesley Hospital and spoke with the Mongkhonlertsirkul sisters and their mother Piyada Kellum. Kellum stated that her oldest daughter Kelly is a student at the Franklin Elementary School . Kellum stated that her daughters told her that they were playing in their driveway when their aunt's vehicle entered the driveway and did not stop. I spoke with both of the Mongkhonlertsirkul sisters who told me that they tried to get out of the way of their aunt's vehicle but could not in time. The Mongkhonlertsirkul sisters stated that they were both struck in the back and fell to the ground between the two front tires of their aunt's vehicle. Kalla Mongkhonlertsirkul had scrapes to her right knuckles. Kelly Mongkhonlertsirkul had lacerations to her lower left arm and the left side of her face near her eye. I spoke with hospital staff who stated that there did not appear to be any broken bones or other internal injures. I took photos of the crash area and forwarded the disk to the NPD's IT bureau for downloading.

On 6/6/20119 at approx 1228hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 587 Chestnut St for a report of a two car crash upon arrival I met with the operator of Ma. Reg 8187VV Teresa MALLOY who stated she was traveling NB on Chestnut St when the postman ( Musar from Waban Post Office 929-278-0647) stepped out in the street , MALLOY stopped and was hit from behind by Ma. Reg 98FT16 being operated by Mitchell TVERSKOY. I spoke with TVERSKOY who stated MALLOY stopped suddenly and he crashed into her. MALLOY'S passenger, Janet HARRIS was having pain after the crash and was transported to NWH by Cataldo Ambulance. TVERSKOY'S vehicle towed by TODYS.

Operator of vehicle one, Benjamin Beaver stated that while driving south bound near 321 Walnut St his vehicle ( MA reg 551DK8 2014 Lexus ) made contact with a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Beaver stated that he did not see the pedestrian prior to the crash and that his vehicle was travailing approximately 5 to 10 MPH. Beaver stated that the pedestrian was knocked to the ground but got up and walked around. The pedestrian, NNHS student Benjamin Donovan stated that he was crossing east to west in the marked crosswalk in front of 321 Walnut St. Donovan stated that he saw Beaver's vehicle approaching him at approximately 5 to 10 MPH. Believing that Beaver was stopping to let him cross , Donovan stated that he held up his left hand to signal to Beaver that he was going to cross. Donovan stated that Beaver's vehicle struck him on his left side and knocked him to the ground. Donovan stated that he had minor scrapes on his right side as a result of falling to the ground. Donovan stated that he did not lose consciousness and was transported via EMS to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. I took photos of Beaver's vehicle and forward the disk to NPD IT Bureau. I issued Beaver MA Citation T 1269995 and cited him for a violation of MGL Ch 89 C 11, failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. On 06/12/2019 I was forwarded an E-mail from Capt Anastasia of a video of the crash that was taken from a camera that was mounted on the roof of 321 Walnut St. The video shows Donovan walking into the marked crosswalk from the east side of Walnut St and hold up his left had to Beaver's on oncoming vehicle. Beaver vehicle appears to be travailing faster than the 5 to 10 MPH that Beaver believed that he was travailing. The video shows that Beaver did not brake until Donovan was struck and landed on his vehicles hood. Donovan was thrown approximately 10 feet from Beaver's vehicle and landed on his right side on the roadway. The video shows Beaver stopping and pulling to the side of the roadway after the crash.

Operator of MV1 (MA reg 986EW5) stated she was backing out of her parking spot when her vehicle was struck on the rear passenger side bumper. Operator of MV2 (MA reg 9PP698) stated she was traveling straight ahead and did not see MV1 backing out when she struck the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained minor damage and did not require a tow. The operator of MV1 was complaining of some neck pain so I called for an ambulance to evaluate the party. The driver and passenger and MV2 did not state they had any injuries. Engine 10 and ambulance 1 arrived on scene to speak with the injured party. The injured party signed a medical refusal. Both parties were able to drive away from the scene without any incident.

MV1 stated he was travelling w/b on Pearl St when he "fell asleep" subsequently making contact with 4 parked cars. Operator was evaluated by Cataldo Ambulance who cleared with a patient refusal. MV1 was removed from the scene by Tody's Towing after sustaining heavy passenger side & front end damage. MV2 sustained minor drivers side damage. A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner. MV3 sustained heavy drivers side damage. A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner. MV4 sustained minor drivers side damage. A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner. MV5 sustained minor drivers side damage.A note was left on the windshield with this report number for the owner.

Operator of vehicle one stated that he lost control of his motorcycle near 549 Crafts St due to wet road surface conditions. Operator of vehicle one stated that his motorcycle hit the cub causing him to be thrown from his bike. Operator of vehicle one was transported via EMS to the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for treatment for a broken leg. Vehicle one was towed by Tody's towing and I filled out a motor vehicle form. Photos of the crash scene and motorcycle were taken and the disk was download by the NPD's It Bureau.

Operator of vehicle one , Allan Wint stated on 01/27/2019 at 09:40 hours he was driving his employer's pick up truck south bound on Lexington St near number 227. Lexington St is a public way in the city of Newton. Wint is a driver for Auto Zone auto parts located at 140 Lexington St , Waltham, MA ( 781 894-0656 ) . Wint was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado pick up tuck ( MA reg 8CA823 ) that Auto Zone leases from Lease Plan USA Ltd. Wint stated that he was headed to Webster St in Newton to pick up a delivery. Wint stated that as he approached the area of 277 Lexington St he believed that the traffic light that is at the marked crosswalk was green for south and north bound traffic. Wint stated that he did not see any pedestrians in the crosswalk, until he heard the sound of an object impacting into the front driver's side of his vehicle. Wint stated that he stopped his vehicle approximately ten yards past the crosswalk and got out. Wint stated it was then he realized that his vehicle had stuck a female and a dog. Wint stated that he was not operating any electronic devices at the time of the crash, and I observed none in his vehicle. Wint stated he was not injured in crash. Wint's vehicle had damage to the driver's side mirror and lower molding of the driver's side front door. Wint's vehicle did not require a tow. Witness Bessy Shanks stated that she was driving in her vehicle behind Wint's vehicle south bound on Lexington St. Shanks stated that Wint's vehicle was driving slow and swerving approximately two blocks prior to the crash. Shanks stated that she believed that Wint may of been distracted. Shanks stated that south and north bound traffic was stopped because that cross walk light was red and that a female and a dog were crossing from the east to west in the marked crosswalk in font 227 of Lexington St. Shanks stated that the front driver's side of Wint's vehicle srtuck the female and the dog as they were approximately halfway into the crosswalk. Shanks stated that the female and dog both fell to the ground after the crash. Witness Elizabeth Keegan stated that she was driving in her vehicle south bound on Lexington St two vehicle behind Wint's vehicle. Keegan stated that she was not sure what color the traffic light was at the time of the crash, but traffic was stopped both not and south bound traffic was stopped. Keegan also stated that Wint's vehicle " didn't even slow down ". Keegan stated that Wint's vehicle struck the female pedestrian and the dog as they were in the marked crosswalk in front of 277 Lexington St. Witness Henry Taylor stated that his vehicle was the first one stopped at the red crosswalk light at 227 Lexington St in the north bound lane. Taylor stated that north and south bound traffic was stopped and that Wint's vehicle did not stop and stuck a female pedestrian and a dog in the crosswalk. Witness Jacqueline Deos stated that her vehicle was stopped behind Taylor's north bound on Lexington St. Deos stated that north and south bound traffic was stopped for the red light . Deos stated that Wint's vehicle did not stop and that it struck a female pedestrian and a dog in the marked crosswalk. The pedestrian in the crosswalk was identified as Xiaoping Sun. Sun stated that she and her dog stopped on the south bound side of the marked crosswalk across from 227 Lexington St. Sun stated that she activated the crosswalk light and waited until the light was red for north and south bound traffic, and that the walk single was activated. Sun stated that she looked to her left and saw traffic north bound traffic was stopping. Sun stated that she turned to her right and entered the marked crosswalk. Sun stated that she and her dog had crossed over the north bound side of Lexington St and she then looked to her right and saw Wint's vehicle not stopping and " going very fast ". Sun stated that the front driver's side mirror of Wint's vehicle stuck her in the face . Sun stated that as she fell to the ground she was struck on the left leg by Wint's driver's side. Sun stated that she did not lose consciousness after she had fallen to the ground. Sun was transported via EMS to The Brigham and Women's Hospital for treatment for head and neck injuries and abrasions to her legs. Sun's dog died as a result of being struck by Wint's vehicle. Photo's of the crash site and of Wint's vehicle were taken and the disc was downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau. Before leaving the crash site, I tested the crosswalk lights and they were in working order. Based upon my observations of the crash site, Wint's vehicle, and the statements made to me, I concluded that Wint was at fault for this crash. I issued Wint MA Citation T 2013958 and cited him for a violation of MGL 89/11 , failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

On Wednesday, 7/1/2020, at 2230hrs, I was dispatched to the area of 856 Watertown St for a report of a possible car crash. Watertown St is a public way as it is owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival, I met with operator, Henok Kiflit, who was out of the vehicle and very disorientated. I observed a gash on his head right above his eye and noticed all airbags had been deployed in his vehicle. I asked him to sit down and I radioed for an ambulance. Kiflit stated that he was driving EAST on Watertown St when he collided with a unoccupied parked car (a red 2015 Jeep Wrangler, MA Con R22519) which was parked on the street outside of 856 Watetown St. Kiflit was driving his girlfriend's car (a gray 2020 Nissan Sentra, MA Reg 1ANN57) and was on his way home in Watertown. When I asked for Kiflit's license, he told me that he only has a permit and has yet to take the test. He apologized repeatedly. Kiflit did not have any passengers in his vehicle. Kiflit said the roadway was so dark and he didn't see the parked Jeep. He claimed he was not speeding. There was minimal damage done to the drivers side rear bumper of the Jeep. The Nissan had extensive front end damage and was subsequently towed by Tody's Towing. Towed motor vehicle form filled out and filed, copy made for police prosecutor. Owner of the Jeep came out and took possession of the vehicle. Kiflit was taken to NWH for evaluation of his injuries. Kiflit's driver history shows that he had an surchargable accident recently 05/30/2020. Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2080927 was filled out and prepared to be mailed to Kiflit at his Watertown address. Henok Kiflit is being cited for: 90/10 - Operating without a License (Learner's Permit violation; Kiflit, operator, was not accompanied by any motorist)

On 07/28/2020 at 1221hrs I responded to the area of 23 Oak St for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The involved pedestrian had left the area prior to my arrival. The vehicle that was involved in crash was also not on scene. The crash occurred on 07/28/2020 at approximately 0900hrs in the driveway of 27 Oak St. Prior to the crash the involved vehicle described as a 1991 Chrysler TC Convertible color Red bearing MA Antique Reg D2935 ( Active) was located in the driveway of 23 Oak St. The vehicle was facing toward the rear of the driveway. The vehicle then rolled in reverse easterly across the common driveway and struck a pedestrian who was located in the driveway of 27 Oak St. After contact with the pedestrian the vehicle came to final rest in the driveway of 27 Oak St. As a result of the impact the pedestrian sustained a minor injury to her left knee. There were no occupants in the involved vehicle at the time of the crash. It is unknown at this time if the vehicle sustained any damage. The pedestrian left the area prior to this crash being reported to NPD. The vehicle was removed from the area prior to the crash being reported to NPD. I then spoke to the owner of the involved vehicle Marc Dumoulin who was on scene and was the reporting person. Dumoulin stated that the crash occurred today 07/28/2020 at approximately 0900hrs. Dumoulin states that the involved vehicle described as a 1991 Chrysler Convertible was having issues due to a gas tank problem and he believes it wasn't going to pass inspection. Dumoulin stated that he took his vehicle for a final test ride around the block to decide if he wanted to keep it or not. Dumoulin states that after operating the vehicle he decided to salvage the vehicle with CJ Auto in Watertown, MA. Dumoulin states that before going to CJ Auto he decided to stop back at his home first. Dumoulin states he then parked the vehicle at this driveway and got out to go in the house. Dumoulin states that he believes the vehicle was running at this time. Dumoulin states that as he was walking toward his house he observed his vehicle rolling in reverse towards his neighbor's driveway. Dumoulin states that the vehicle then rolled into his neighbor's driveway near his neighbors fence. Dumoulin states that the pedestrian was outside near the fence when his vehicle rolled into his neighbor's driveway.Dumoulin states that he did not initially report the crash because he did not believe that his vehicle had come in contact with the pedestrian. Dumoulin states that he then removed the vehicle from his neighbor's driveway and brought it to CJ Auto for salvage. Dumoulin states that when he returned to his residence he became aware that the pedestrian may have been struck by his vehicle and had a minor injury. Dumoulin states that upon hearing this he called NPD. At this time I was met by Nina Levin who is the homeowner of 27 Oak St. Levin stated that she did not observe the crash but a contractor working on her house did. Levin stated that the pedestrian involved was named Lucero Flores-Roman and that Flores-Roman was outside attending to some potted plants when she was hit by the involved vehicle. Levin stated that Flores-Roman received an injury to her left knee. Levin stated that she took photo's after the crash of the involved vehicle and of Flores-Roman's knee. Levin provided me with these photo's which I then submitted to the IT Bureau. Levin provided me with Flores-Romans contact phone number. Dumoulin also provided his insurance information to Levin so that she could relay the information to Flores-Roman. I then spoke with a witness Gleb Andreev who was a carpenter working at 27 Oak St. Andreev states that he was inside of 27 Oak St working on a first floor window facing the driveway. Andreev state he observed the involved vehicle roll into the driveway and come to rest near the pedestrian. Gleb stated he then went out side to assist the pedestrian. Gleb stated he believed the vehicle hit the pedestrian when it rolled into the driveway. At 0230 hrs I was able to speak with the involved pedestrian Lucero Flores-Roman. Flores-Roman states that around 0900hrs today she was in the driveway of 27 Oak St attending to some plants near a wooden fence. Flores-Roman stated that her back was turned towards the area of 25 Oak St, she then on a hunch turned around and observed the involved vehicle in reverse moving towards her. Flores-Roman stated that she turned her body quickly to avoid the vehicle but the vehicle's rear end passengers side made contact with her left knee. Flores-Roman stated that she sustained a minor injury to her left knee which included some bruising and swelling. Flores-Roman states that after crash she did not think she needed an ambulance but wanted to go home to rest her knee. Flores-Roman was then provided with Dumoulin's insurance information. No other injuries reported on scene. Photo's were taken on scene and were submitted to the IT Bureau. On 07/29/2020 I responded to CJ Auto's Salvage Yard located at 43 White Pond Rd Stow, MA which was the present location of the involved vehicle. Upon arrival I observed the involved vehicle which did not appear to have exterior damage. Photo's were taken of the vehicle and were submitted to the IT Bureau. An RMV check of vehicle revealed that a title was issued to Dumoulin on 03/25/2020. The vehicle has not been inspected by a MA inspection station. The vehicle title has been signed over by Dumoulin to CJ Auto for destruction. At this time it is unknown if the crash was caused by mechanical failure with the vehicle or human error.

I responded to 1641 Beacon St. for a report of an MVA/Hit &Run. I arrived on location and spoke with Alicia Ianiere MA OLN#S84312664. Alicia's vehicle was parked when the car was hit by a passing vehicle. Alicia was inside a restaurant picking up food. The vehicle was occupied by her daughter Katherine Cullen 23 Y.O., who was seated in the front passenger seat, at the time of the collision. Katherine stated she had some stiffness in her neck. EMS responded to the scene to evaluate her. There was no airbag deployment. Katherine was cleared by EMS, she was not transported. The vehicle that was hit was MA Reg. 1JXF31; 2018 Toyt/Camry sedan color brown. The vehicle was hit by an unidentified vehicle. RP Alicia Ianiere stated the vehicle struck the rear of her vehicle as it was parked in front of 1641 Beacon St. The vehicle continued Westbound failing to stop. Ianiere's Vehicle sustained damage to the rear driver's side. There were several people seated at an outside area of a nearby restaurant. Those I spoke with heard the crash but did not actually observe the collision. There was one witness identified who stated he observed the collision. witness was identified as Dylan Shuler 24 Y.O.. Mr. Shuler described the other vehicle as a "silver2 door Honda Civic. He stated the plate was either MA Reg. 6EJZ30 or 6ZJZ30. A query of the possible plates came back not matching the vehicle description. The other witnesses also described a silver 2 door Honda. Nobody else observed a plate number. Alicia Ianiere was advised to notify her Ins. company and that I would document the accident as a MVA Hit&Run.

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 8/25/2020 at approx 1245hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to NWH emergency ambulance entrance for a report of a past hit and run reported by Walpole Fire Dept personnel. Upon arrival I met with Firefighter Albert KING who stated he was travelling E/B on Washington St towards NWH with a patient and 2 other Firefighters on board when a black Toyota Prius being operated by a Asian female bumped into his front passenger side. FF KING stated he tried to communicate with the women to pull into the hospital and meet him at the ER but upon turning she continued straight on Washington St. KING stated he did not get a license plate number. Minor paint transfer to front passenger side as well as damage to front passenger wheel guard. Patient information not included for privacy, see Walpole Fire dept trip sheet if needed.

VEHICLE OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING DOWN SAW MILL BROOK PARKWAY, HE JUST MADE A DELIVERY AT #715, AS HE WAS PULLING AWAY HIS FOOT ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE. OPERATO RSTRUCK TELEPHONE POLE 366/10. OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE 1, VEHICLE TOWED BY TODYS TOWING OF NEWTON. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE UTILITY POLE.

On 9/17/2020 at approx 1500hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of Washington St over Rt 128 for a report of a 2 car crash with possible injuries. Upon arrival I found both cars in the parking lot of 2101 Washington St. I spoke with the operator of Ma reg 3CXA91, Emma Lorden who stated she was taking a left out of 2150 Washington St, thought the way was clear when at what she perceived at a high speed she was struck by the operator of Ma reg 122CF6 Patricia Christina . I spoke with Patricia who stated she was travelling Eastbound on Washington St when the other vehicle pulled out across her traffic lane. Patricia had a passport only and admitted she had no license in the U.S. or in Brazil. Patricia issued criminal application citation for violation of MGL 90/10 Unlicensed Operation , her car was towed by Todys Towing. Emma stated she had struck her head but signed a refusal with Cataldo Ambulance.

On 09/21/20 at 14:46 hours, I (Traffic Unit # 523) responded to the parking lot of 88 Chestnut Street for a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The weather at the time was 60 degrees ( localconditions.com) and the sky was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. The parking lot is a thru way that the public use to enter/exit the lot or park there. On arrival at the same time with the Fire and Medics, I observed a female laying in the middle of the lot facing down on her back. A small red and gray CVS like type shopping carriage was knocked over and resting on it's side in front of the victim's head. The carriage was moved to the side in order to tend to the victim I also observed a black Honda Civic bearing MA reg.# 3741TW that was involved in the accident. The Honda was out of the parking spot resting approximately two feet away from the pedestrian's legs. I then spoke to the pedestrian identified as Darla Gipson in the rear of the ambulance. She sustained an abrasion to her front left shoulder and arm area which I observed. She also complained of left knee and elbow pain. She stated that she walking through the middle of the parking lot pushing the carriage by the door entrance in a westerly direction towards Chestnut Street. She states that she never saw a vehicle backing up and then she was suddenly struck and believes she was pushed underneath the vehicle. She was then transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo Ambulance. I then spoke to the operator of the Honda Civic identified as Linda Burke (MA S70320414). Ms. Burke was parked in the first spot to the right of the walkway that leads to the entrance/exit doorway. I asked her what occurred and she stated that she was backing her vehicle up to exit the parking lot when she looked behind her not seeing anything in sight. She then started backing up and struck the pedestrian without realizing it. She says the driver of a green cab and his female customer who were no longer on scene were yelling at her to stop her vehicle because the pedestrian was underneath it. She then stopped her vehicle. I observed minor scrapes to the entire rear bumper of the vehicle so it is unknown where it actually struck the pedestrian/carriage. I observed no obvious signs of damage to the carriage. It should be noted that Ms. Burke's Honda does not have a back up camera or back up sensors. There are no surveillance cameras to the apartment complex and no witnesses came forward for the accident. As a result of the investigation, Ms. Burke will be issued Uniform Citation # T1271069 for Newton City Ordinance 19-75 Failure To Use Care in Backing. Digital photos were taken by me of the scene.

On Monday September 21st, 2020 while in N526 I responded to Newton Fire Station #2 located at 1750 Commonwealth Ave for a past accident involving Newton Fire Ladder #1 and a Cataldo Ambulance. The accident is reported to have occurred on Thursday September 17th 2020 at 10:00am. At the time of the accident the weather was partly cloudy and the road surface was dry. Captain Roche stated he was working at the station that day when a Cataldo Ambulance truck MA AMR:AMB41 slowly backed up and struck the top of the ladder on the Ladder Truck#1 MA MVN: MF463. Ladder #1 was parked and unoccupied at the time in front of the Fire Station. At the time no damage was reported on either apparatus. Today damage was noticed on the top part of the ladder. Pictures were taken of a crack and some damage to the ladder. I spoke with the operator of the ambulance identified as EMT James Perry (S14785886 ) who stated on Thursday at around 10:00am he was delivering spare parts to another ambulance and was slowly backing up in front of the Fire Station. James stated he was going about 2MPH when he bumped into the front of Ladder #1. James stated there was no damage reported to either apparatus at the time. This minor accident occurred on City of Newton Property in the driveway of Fire Station #2. No injuries were reported. Pictures of Ladder #1 were submitted to the IT Bureau.