crash_reports

On Wednesday, October 21st 2020 at 0341 hours, Myself N-499 and Ofc Crowe N498 responded to 524 Parker St for a single vehicle accident into a city tree. Upon arrival, I identified Mass Vet #VT36122, 2016 Dodge Sedan, Color Black had crashed into Verizon Pole number 340/50A. The airbags had been deployed. The operator was no longer in the vehicle. The operator was sitting down on the ground nearby . He was identified as Joshua Stomberg. Stomberg admitted he had operated the vehicle. Stomberg stated he was driving south on Parker St toward the VA Hospital for his work shift. Stomberg stated he was tired and did not feel alert. Stomberg also stated there was a heavy fog that made the road difficult to see. Stomberg's vehicle veered off the side of the road and collided with the pole causing heavy front end damage. Stomberg did not show any signs of being impaired by alcohol. An inventory of Stomberg's vehicle showed no discovery of any alcohol. It should be noted that on my way to the accident scene, I observed a very heavy fog on Parker St that made it difficult to see the road in front of me. Stomberg suffered an injury to his back and was transported to the VA Hospital by Cataldo Ambulance. Tody's towed the vehicle. Stomberg was mailed MA Uniform Citation # T2013041 for the amount of $ 105 for M.G.L Ch 89/S4A Marked Lanes Violation. Pictures were taken of the accident and submitted to Newton IT Bureau.

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

I did not speak with the operator because she was immediately put into the ambulance when I arrived. The operator did not appear to have any serious injuries and walked to the ambulance from her MV. Appears that MV#1 was traveling north on Seminary Ave when it veered to the left and struck the curb and then a light pole on the side of the roadway. MV was parked in a safe spot on Lasell property as it had only minor damage.

On Tuesday, December 01, 2020, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the rear parking lot of 200 Boylston Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash. I spoke with the reporting party and operator of MV1, Sungmi Lee (S54407875). Ms. Lee stated she was operating her 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe (MA: 6KR971) Eastbound through the second floor of the Wegmans parking garage, a public right of way. The area she was traveling through is designated for one was travel with a vehicle ramp to her right that allows access for vehicle to go up or come down from the third floor. Ms. Lee stated MV2 (2018 Jeep Compass, CT: AR52330), traveled down the ramp from the third floor and did not stop at the stop sign at the entrance to the second floor. Ms. Lee stated the front end of MV2 crashed into the passenger side of her vehicle. I observed damage to the passenger side area of MV1. Ms. Lee stated her neck was sore from the crash but declined having EMS respond to evaluate her. Ms. Lee stated both vehicles pulled over to exchange information after the crash. Ms. Lee stated the operator of the other vehicle, Avery Adams, stated to her she was at fault for the crash. Ms. Lee stated she noticed the license Ms. Adams showed her was expired. Ms. Adams left the area after they exchanged information and Ms. Lee contacted Newton PD about Ms. Adams' license status. I queried Ms. Adams' license and registration status through Newton PD Dispatch who informed me both were suspended. I spoke with Ms. Adams via telephone. Ms. Adams stated she was traveling down the ramp to the second floor of the parking garage and came to stop at the stop sign. Ms. Adams stated she began making her turn onto the second floor when MV1 sped up to go around her. Ms. Adams stated the front driver side of her vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of MV2. Ms. Adams was advised of her license and registration status and was mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115918 for Chapter 90, Section 23 (Operate MV with a Suspended License) and Chapter 90, Section 23 (Operate MV with a Suspended Registration).

On 12/3/2020 at 1400hrs I investigated a past motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred on 12/03/2020 at approximately 1240hrs. The crash was located in the area of 483 Centre St. Centre St is a public way in the city of Newton. Vehicle 1 was traveling southbound on Centre St near the area of 483 Centre St. Pedestrian 1 was located on the southbound side of Centre St near 483 Centre St. Pedestrian entered the southbound lane of Centre St and was struck by Vehicle 1. As a result of the impact Pedestrian 1 sustained a minor injury to his left leg. Vehicle 1 had no known damage. No parties were transported. No tow was required. It should be noted that the crash was reported by the Operator of Vehicle 1 Daniel Zandman at approximately 1400hrs. Zandman states that he was operating his Vehicle southbound on Centre St just after the intersection at Church St. Zandman states that Pedestrian 1 unexpectedly ran in front of his vehicle. Zandman stated that he did not have enough reaction time to come to a complete stop and his front bumper made contact with Pedestrian 1. Zandman stated that after impact he immediately got out of his vehicle and checked on Pedestrian 1. Zandman described pedestrian on as a 10 year old white male identified as Dexter Jagoditish. Zandman stated that while on scene Dexter called his mother Jess Jagoditish who immediately responded to the scene. Zandman stated that he exchanged information with Jess Jagoditish who then took Dexter home. Zandman states that a witness Mia Martin was also on scene. At approximately 1425hrs I called and spoke to Dexter and his mother Jess Jagoditish. Dexter states that he was walking on the sidewalk near 483 Centre St. Dexter states that he wanted to cross Centre St and thought there were no cars coming. Dexter stated that he entered the southbound lane of Centre St and a car came out of no where and hit him. I then spoke to Jess Jagoditish who is Dexter's mother. Jess stated that she received a call from Dexter around 1240hrs stating he was just hit by a car. Jess stated that when she arrived on scene Dexter was with Zandman and a witness Mia Martin. Jess stated that both Zandman and Martin explained them what had happened. Jess stated that Dexter appeared to be ok so she decided to take him home. Jess states that at this time Dexter has a bruise on his left calf but otherwise appears to be ok. At 1551hrs I spoke with the witness Mia Martin. Martin states that just prior to the crash she was walking her dog behind Dexter. Martin states that "out of nowhere" Dexter sprinted into the southbound lane of Centre St. Mia states that she then observed Vehicle 1 attempt to slow down and swerve to the lest to avoid Dexter. Mia states that the passenger side front bumper then made contact with Dexter. Mia states at impact Vehicle 1 was traveling at a very slow speed. Mia states that Dexter was then knocked on to the ground but then immediately jumped up and started to run away. Mia states that both she and Zandman were able to get Dexter to comeback so that they could check to see if he was ok. Mia states that Dexter was then able to contact his mom who responded on scene. Due to this crash being reported after the fact, Fire, EMS or Police where not initially notified and did not respond to the scene. Pictures were also not taken of the crash scene. At this time this report is for documentation purposes. After speaking with all the parties involved it appears that the crash was caused by Pedestrian 1 entering the roadway in a manner which gave Vehicle 1 little or no time to react.