crash_reports

The OP. of MV#1 states he was travelling northbound on Concord Street. He is familiar with the road and the medians but due to the rain and the glare it caused with his eye glasses, he miscalculated the curb of the median and struck it.

MV1 was traveling east on Madison Ave from Walnut St approaching #80. There were 2 landscape vehicles parked on left side of the street. The operator, Sarah Ruth Loper-Sengupta, stated that she never saw the pedestrian that was in the roadway (N) due to solar glare. Loper-Sengupta stated she heard a thump coming from the passenger side of her vehicle. Loper-Sengupta stated she looked over to her right and saw a trash barrel in the air. Loper-Sengupta stated she then saw a male party lying on the roadway on her passenger side. Immediately after striking the pedestrian, Loper-Sengupta, stopped to check on him. There was a golden doodle dog in the back seat of the MV at the time of the accident, unrestrained. There were no obstructions hanging from the mirror or windshield area. The front drivers visor was down. There was no airbag deployment. I observed significat damage to the front passenger side windshield area. There was also damage to the front passenger side hood area. See Sgt. Lee update for victim statement Numerous pictures were taken by Ofc. Gaudet of the MV and scene. They were TOT IT. The MV was towed by Tody's due to its shattered windshield. No citation will be issued to Loper-Sengupta. The solar glare caused her to not able to see the pedestrian. The Sgt. and I dont believe the pedestrian looked before crossing with the barell on his left shoulder because he would have been able to see the MV coming as this is straight away section of Madison Ave. It should be noted, that when I arrived on scene I immediately noticed the seolar glare as I walked east on Madison Ave.

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.

Vehicle #1 stated they were attempting to turn around on beacon St. and turned into the driveway at 865 Beacon St. Vehicle #1 stated they were reversing out into the road and was stopped and shifting into drive when they were struck from the rear by Vehicle #2. Vehicle #2 stated she was traveling westbound on Beacon St. when she lost sight in front of her due to the glare from the sun. Vehicle #2 stated she never saw Vehicle #1 until she struck the vehicle. Vehicle #1 had minor damage to the rear and was able to be driven away. Vehicle #2 had moderate damage to the front and was towed by Tody's Towing. Operator of Vehicle #1 stated she was not hurt in the crash and refused any medical treatment. Operator of Vehicle #2 stated she had chest pain and was evaluated by Medic 1. Operator of Vehicle #2 was cleared by the medics and refused any further treatment.

Operator of Vehicle #1 stated that she was driving south on Manamet Rd and struck a parked vehicle #2. Operator #1 stated that glare contributed to the crash. Vehicle #1 sustained front end damage and was towed from the scene by Atlantis Towing of Revere at the owners request. Vehicle #2 was unoccupied and legally parked. Vehicle #2 sustained rear end damage. The owner was notified. No injuries were reported.

Operator of MV1 was travelling eastbound on Derby Street when she collided with the rear of the attached trailer on MV2, which was parked on the side of the road in front of 258 Derby St. Operator of MV1 stated due to the sun glare she did not see the landscaping truck and trailer. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed by Tody's Towing. MV2 had very minor damage to the rear trailer and license plate. Operator of MV1 was evaluated by Cataldo and signed a patient refusal. MV2 was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

Operator of vehicle one, Christopher Sermak, stated that while turning north bound in the parking lot of 175 Boylston St he was blinded by solar glare. Sermak stated that the diver's side visor was down and the he was not wearing sun glasses. Sermak stated that he heard a loud bang coming from the front driver's side of his vehicle and realized that his vehicle had stuck something. Sermak stated that he stopped his vehicle and saw a male identified as John Baker laying on his back on the ground. Baker stated that he had step off the side walk in front of 175 Boylston St and was walking to his car when he saw Sermak's vehicle approaching him and realized it was not slowing, Baker sated that the front driver's side of Sermak's vehicle struck his right arm and shoulder causing him to be knocked to the ground on his back. Baker stated that his head struck the ground but he did not lose consciousness. Baker was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital via EMS for treatment. While on scene I observed that the rear passenger side brake light of Sermak's vehicle was out. I issued Sermak MA Citation T 2012527 and cited him for violations of City of Newton City Ordnance 19-75, failure to use care while tuning , and MGL 90/7 , defective lights.

The operator of MV#1 stated he was parked at the street bend of 64 Homer St when he was struck from behind by MV#2. MV#1 sustained heavy damages to its driver's side rear bumper area. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#1. The operator of MV#2 stated he was travelling eastbound on Homer St when his visibility was obstructed by the solar glare and struck MV#1. MV#2 sustained heavy front end damages with both front airbags deployment. The operator of MV#2 sustained a cut lower lip. He was evaluated by Newton Paramedics and signed a patient refusal of treatment. It should be noted when this accident occurred, there was a solar glare obstruction that faced all oncoming eastbound traffic. Tody's Towing took possession of MV#2.

ON 6-19-20 AT APPROX. 0828HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 216 AUSTIN ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON AUSTIN ST. WHEN HE WAS BLINDED BY THE GLARE OF THE RISING SUN. DRIVER STATES HE CRASHED INTO VEHICLE #2 WHILE BLINDED. VEHICLE #2 WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 216 AUSTIN ST. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD LEFT REAR BUMPER DAMAGE BUT WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. DRIVER OF VEHICLE #1 WAS EXAMINED BY MEDICS AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. VEHICLE #2 IS OWNED BY A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BUT NONE OF THE WORKERS WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT. ALL PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

Operator of Motor Vehicle #1 stated that she was traveling Eastbound on Jackson Street and due to the glare of the sun struck Motor Vehicle #2 which was legally parked and unoccupied. Motor Vehicle # 1 sustained major front end damage and Motor Vehicle # 2 sustained moderate left side damages.

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.

Operator of vehicle one ( 2016 Infinity MA reg 3YD266 ) Miram Qualter, stated on 11/05/2020 at 10:28 hours while driving south bound on Waverley Ave near the intersection of Tremont St " the light was turning " as her vehicle entered the intersection. Both Tremont St and Waverly Ave are public ways in the City of Newton. Qualter stated that she was driving into solar glare and did not see any traffic in the intersection as she proceeded into it. Qualter stated that she believed that she still had the right of way and that traffic on Tremont St had a red light. Qualter stated that she did not see vehicle two until the time of impact . Qualter stated that she was not injured in the crash. Qualter's vehicle had major damage to the front driver's side windshield and front driver's side quarter panel. Operator of vehicle two Keith Ward stated that he was riding his Itraxx Cruze motor scooter west bound on Tremont St near Waverley Ave on 11/05/2020 at 10:28 hours. Ward stated that west bound traffic had a green light and he proceeded into the intersection. Ward stated that as he was approximately halfway into the intersection when vehicle one crashed into the right front of his vehicle. Ward stated that he was ejected from his motorcycle and onto the hood of vehicle one. Ward was wearing a helmet and his head had contact with vehicle one's driver side windshield causing substantial damage. Ward was evaluated by Newton Medic Unit 3 and refused medical treatment. Ward signed a patient refusal form provided by the medics. Ward had visible head lacerations that caused minor blood loss. Witness Jose David stated that he was riding on a motor scooter behind Ward. David stated that west bond traffic on Tremont St had a green light and that vehicle one did not stop at a red light. Based upon statements made to me and my observations of the involved vehicles, I issued Qualter MA Citation T2016100 and cited her for a violation of MGL 89/9 , failure to stop at a red light. I took photos of both vehicles and the disk was downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's Towing, and I filled out towed motor vehicle forms. During my investigation of this crash I discovered that the motor scooter that Ward was operating is classified as a motorcycle, because it's cylinder capacity exceeded 50cc. Ward's vehicle speedometer indicted that it's top speed was 50 MPH, and it's VIN tag stated it was a motorcycle. I observed that there was no license plate on Ward's vehicle and he stated to me that it was unregistered. A check of the MA RMV had no record of Ward's vehicle and also revealed that Ward's driver's license was suspended on 12/04/2018. It was also revealed from a of the MA RMV data base that witness Jose David's driver's license statue is expired non renewable as of 01/23/2017. David stated to me that he did not have a driver's license. I also discovered that David's motor scooter was classified as a motorcycle, because as with Ward's vehicle it also had a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc. David stated to me that his vehicle was unregistered. I issued David MA Criminal Application T2015901 and cited him for violations of MGLs 90/10, operation of a motor vehicle with out a license, 90/34j uninsured motor vehicle and 90/9 , unregistered motor vehicle. I issued Ward MA Criminal Application T2015902 and cited him for violations of MGLs 90/23 , operating a motor vehicle after suspension, 90/34j, uninsured motor vehicle and 90/9 unregistered motor vehicle. I filled out an Operating After Suspension Affidavit and faxed it to the MA RMV Driver Control Unit.

VEHICLE #2 WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF 778 DEDHAM ST, HEADING EASTBOUND. VEHICLE #1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON DEDHAM ST, DID NOT NOTICE VEHICLE #2 STOPPED DUE TO EXTREME SOLAR GLARE WHICH WAS BLINDING. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE #1 REAR ENDED VEHICLE #2. NO INJURIES REPORTED, VEHICLE #1 TOWED BY TODYS TOWING OF NEWTON.

Operator of Motor Vehicle #1 stated that she was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and as she was slowing down for the red light was struck from behind by motor vehicle #2. Motor vehicle #1 sustained moderate rear end damage. Operator of Motor Vehicle #2 stated that he was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and due to the glare of the sun struck motor vehicle #1 from behind. Motor vehicle #2 sustained moderate front end damage. There were no injuries due to this accident and neither vehicle was towed.

The operator of MV#1 stated that she was traveling south on Woodland Rd when she encountered solar glare, lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a telephone pole in front of #41 Woodland Rd. The operator was not injured and refused medical treatment. I inspected the pole, which I belive was sideswiped and it appeared to only have minor damage. MV towed by Tody's and I transported operator to her destination at Lasell College.

Operator of MV1 stated he was sitting in his parked vehicle when MV2 struck the rear driver side of his vehicle. Operator of MV2 stated she was traveling eastbound on Derby St. when she struck the rear of MV1 with the passenger side of her vehicle. Operator of MV2 stated the glare from the sun played a part in the accident. All operators refused medical treatment. MV1 sustained major damage to the rear, driver side bumper. MV2 sustained major damage to the front passenger side bumper. Operator of MV2 stated she will call for a private tow, MV2 was operable and moved to a legal parking spot. MV1 was parked legally on Derby Street.

The operator of MV1 stated she was traveling Westbound on Sargent St. when the glare of the sun temporarily blinded her. As a result, she struck MV2, which was parked unoccupied on the side of the road in front of 187 Sargent St. The operator was evaluated on scene by the medics and signed a patient refusal. MV1 sustained moderate front end damage and was towed from the scene by Tody's. MV2 sustained moderate rear bumper damage and was able to safetly park in the driveway.

MV#1 was stopped and unoccupied in the driveway at #115 Rumford Ave when its passengers side rear quarter was stuck by MV#2. The operator of MV#2 stated that he was traveling east on Rumford Ave and because of solar glare did not see the rear end of MV#1 in the roadway when crash occurred. No injuries and MV#2 arranged for his own tow. Photographs of both MV's taken at the scene.

On 11/08/21 at 14:08 hours while on routine patrol I came across a two car motor vehicle crash in the westbound lane of 667 Commonwealth Avenue. Commonwealth Avenue is a public way owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Both operators were outside of their vehicles at the time and reported no injuries. I observed Vehicle # 1 (Honda Civic MA reg. # 2CWA44) to have heavy front end damage to the bumper and hood area. It was parked back approximately ten feet from Vehicle # 2. Due to the damage and it leaking anti-freeze coolant, Tody's Towing was notified to tow the vehicle away. Vehicle # 2 (Ford EcoSport MA reg. # 2HJV37) was parked in front of Vehicle # 1 and sustained damage to the center and right rear bumper area. It was still driveable. I spoke to the operator of Vehicle # 2 (Maria Bianchi MA D/L # S97972578) and asked her what occurred. She stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue in her Ford EcoSport (MA # 2HJV37) but was stopped at the time waiting for a vehicle in front of her to make a left turn on to Grafton Street. She was then struck in her rear end by Vehicle # 1. After, I spoke to the operator of Vehicle # 1 (Maria Kuznetsova MA D/L # S48191231) and asked her what occurred. She stated that she was traveling westbound on Commonwealth Avenue in her Honda Civic (MA # 2CWA44) and did not see Vehicle # 2 stopped in traffic due to the sun. She then struck Vehicle # 2 in the rear end. At that time, there was noticeable solar glare in that area of Commonwealth Avenue. This part of Commonwealth Avenue also has a slight curve that you come around and ends at the point where the crash occurred. After, I went back to my cruiser and checked the status of the vehicles and operators through the RMV on my laptop. It showed that Maria Kuznetsova had a expired non renewable driver's license which expired on 07/15/21. Kuznetsova's Honda Civic came back with a status of being unregistered due to revoked insurance. It was revoked on 08/29/21 through the MA RMV. I issued MA Uniform Citation # 185998AB in hand to her for Ch. 90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Ch. 90/9/B Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Ch. 90/34J Uninsured Motor Vehicle and explained the process to her. Motor Vehicle Inventory Tow Form submitted.

OPERATOR OF MV 1 STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING EAST ON RIVER ST AND HIS FRONT PASSENGER BUMPER STRUCK A LEGALLY PARKED MV (MV2), WHICH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 330 RIVER ST DUE TO THE GLARE FROM THE SUN. MV 1 SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND WAS TOWED BY TODY'S TO THEIR LOT. OWNER OF MV 2 WAS ON SCENE WHEN I ARRIVED. MV 2 SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE TO ITS REAR LEFT SIDE.

The operator of MV1 stated she turned left from Adams St. onto Linwood Ave (SW). She was temporarily blinded by the glare from the sun, and as a result struck MV2, parked on the side of the road at 141 Linwood Ave. She reported no injuries. MV2 sustained minor damage to the drivers side rear end. MV1 sustained moderate damage to the front bumper and was towed from the scene by Todys.

On January 23, 2022 at approximately 1458 hours, I responded to the area of 325 Beacon St for a report of a 4 vehicle MVA with possible injury. Upon arrival with the Fire Department and EMS, I met with all the drivers. No injuries were reported on scene. MV1 operator states she was driving WB on Beacon St when MV2 came to a sudden stop and due to the sun's glare, did not see MV2 very well. MV1 operator then rear-ended MV2. I did not observe any damage to the front of MV1 or the rear of MV2. MV2 operator states she was driving WB on Beacon St when MV1 suddenly collided with her rear end. MV2 subsequently rear-ended MV3. I did observe damage to the front of MV2 and to the rear of MV3. MV3 operator states he was stopped, waiting for the cars to go since the light had just turned green, when he was suddenly rear-ended by MV2. MV3 subsequently rear-ended MV4. I did observe damage to the front of MV3 and the rear of MV4. MV4 operator states she was stopped in traffic when she was suddenly rear-ended by MV3. No vehicles were towed. No citations were issued.

Operator of MV1 (MA reg 2RBG35) was traveling EB on Pearl Street when she stopped for a vehicle pulling out of a driveway. While stopped the Operator of MV2 (MA reg 2YDP98) also traveling EB on Pearl Street rear ended MV1. Operator of MV2 stated the solar glare obstructed her vision and by the time she observed MV1 stopped it was too late. MV1 sustained minor damage to the rear of the vehicle and was able to drive away safely. MV2 sustained heavy front end damage and was leaking fluid. Air bags were also deployed from MV2. Medic 5 arrived on scene for an evaluation. Operator of MV2 was claiming a possible head injury and signed a medical refusal. Tody's arrived on scene and towed the vehicle.

At approximately 0933HRs on Wednesday, March 02, 2022, I was dispatched to 151 Sargent St. for a report of a two car MVA. Upon viewing the vehicles, I observed MV1 (MA Pass: 1HLE75) parked in front of 163 Sargent St. with damage to its passenger's side (fender, wheel/tire, front and rear doors). And I observed MV2 (MA Pass: 6ELY50) in the driveway of 151 Sargent St. with damage to its rear (tow hitch and bumper). Upon speaking with the operators, both of whom reported no injuries, the operator of MV1 stated they were traveling Eastbound on Sargent St., when MV2 attempted to exit the aforementioned driveway and they two vehicles made contact. The operator of MV2 stated that as they exited said driveway, there was solar glare which came from not only the sun in their eyes, but from sun reflected off of an uninvolved vehicle which passed on the opposite side of the road. Being that they were unable to see MV1 approaching, MV2 continued to travel out of the driveway, backing up Southbound, when the two vehicles made contact. Both operators exchanged information prior to my arrival. MV1 and its operator remained in a safe area on scene to await a tow from AAA and MV2 left under its own power. I cleared without further incident.

ON 3-29-22 AT APPROX. 1116HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 22 BURNHAM RD. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER IS A U.S. POSTAL MAIL CARRIER AND STATES SHE WAS BACKING FROM 40 BURNHAM TO DELIVER MAIL TO 22 BURNHAM. SHE STATES WHILE BACKING HER VISIBILITY WAS OBSTRUCTED BY THE GLARE OF THE SUN IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. AS A RESULT OF THE GLARE SHE COULD NOT SEE THE BLACK COLORED UTILITY GAS LIGHT POLE AND CRASHED INTO IT. THE GAS LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO 22 BURNHAM. VEHICLE #1 HAD LEFT REAR DENTS AND SCRAPES. THE GAS LIGHT HAD DAMAGE TO THE TOP CASING AND BULB WHICH HAD SMASHED AND WAS LOCATED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE POLE. CITY OF NEWTON WAS NOTIFIED FOR THE DEBRIS. NATIONAL GRID WAS NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED TO SHUT OFF THE GAS. I TOOK SEVERAL PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE AND GAVE THEM TO THE I.T. DEPARTMENT. DRIVER REPORTED NO INJURIES. SHE WAS ABLE TO LEAVE THE SCENE IN HER VEHICLE WHICH WAS STILL OPERATIONAL. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.