crash_reports

ON 7-11-19 AT APPROX. 1516HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 304 LOWELL AVE. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING N-BOUND ON LOWELL AVE. WHEN SHE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS APPROACHING 304 LOWELL AVE. TRAVELING N-BOUND ON LOWELL. PREPARING TO STOP FOR THE TRAFFIC. DRIVER STATES HIS SODA BOTTLE DROPPED AND FELL BEHIND THE BRAKE AND AS A RESULT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. VEHICLE #1 HAD MINOR REAR BUMPER DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD MINOR FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE. ALL 3 OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE #1 WERE TRANSPORTED BY MEDIC2 TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATIONS. VEHICLE #2 REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

On 07/16/19 at approximately 09:38 I responded to a two vehicle crash on Needham St. outside of #141. The Operator of Veh #1 stated she was turning left on Needham St when the South bound traffic stopped to left her turn. As she turned, Veh#2 drove South down the multi-turn lane and they collided nearly head on. Heavy damage and air bag deployment to Veh #1. The operator was checked out by Medics and signed a patient refusal. The Operator of Veh #2 stated she was driving down the multi-turn lane South on Needham St.. She was preparing to take a left onto Jaconnet St when Veh #1 pulled out of parking lot and collided with her vehicle. I observed moderate to heavy damage to Veh #2 and noted that the vehicle didn't have its directional on. The operator of Veh #2 complained to left leg pain and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital By Ambulance #1. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's Towing. At the conclusion of my investigation it appears as if both vehicles were at fault during this crash; Veh#1 for not yielding to right of way and Veh #2 for traveling too soon in a turn lane, no directional and driving too fast for the heavy traffic conditions. Both operators were given verbal warnings and there will be no citations issued at this time.

On 7/20/19 at 23:24 hrs I responded to the area of 552 Commonwealth Avenue for a report of a MVA. Upon arrival it was determined MV#1 had struck two unoccupied parked vehicles in the eastbound parking shoulder. The operator of MV#1 stated he was on his phone while driving and when he picked his head up another vehicle coming westbound was in his lane so he swerved to avoid collision and struck the parked vehicles. The impact caused MV#1 to spin and came to final rest facing Westbound. All vehicles were towed from he scene by Tody's towing. The operator of MV#1 was transported to the hospital for potential injuries. The Operator of MV#1 is being issued MA Citation T1442692 for 90/24 OUI Drugs, 89/4a Marked Lane Violation and 90/13B Impeded Operation/Phone Use and MA Citation T1442693 for 90/24 Operating to Endanger.

Vehicle One stated while travelling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave he was rear ended by Vehicle Two. Vehicle One stated he stopped when an unidentified vehicle was attempting to turn left in front of him when the collision occurred. Vehicle Two stated he was traveling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave when he attempted to reach for a beverage then traffic stopped abruptly in front of him. Vehicle One had two passengers in the rear one of which was transported to NWH along with the operator for their injuries. Vehicle Two's operator was transported to Framingham Union Hospital for his injuries. Vehicle Two was towed by Todys. The operator of Vehicle Two was mailed Mass Uniform Citation T1445183 for Following to Closely and Suspended License.

MV1 jumped a curb and collided with a parked vehicle MV2 (a 2004 GMC Yukon, MA Reg: 8EC792) in front of 185 Waltham St. MV1 operator, Angel Gonzales, was unconscious on scene in the driveway of 185 Waltham St. Waltham St is a public way that is owned and maintained by the City of Newton. A passerby, Joseph Anderson saw the aftermath of the crash and called 911. MV2 had damage to its drivers side door and rear side. MV1 was heavily damaged, on its side, and keys were in the ignition. MV1 was towed by towed by Tody's. Gonzales was transported to Beth Isreal in critical condition. When Gonazales was in the back of the ambulance, myself and medics smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Gonzales. All first responders thoroughly checked the surrounding area for a helmet but one could not be located. Due to Gonzales' critical condition and urgency to get to the hospital, and ID was not thoroughly looked for on his person. Ofc. Guarino, N491, retrieved an ID from Gonzales upon arrival at Beth Isreal Hospital. Ofc. Stake filled out a towed inventory form. Pictures taken and sent to IT. Sgt. Lee was notified and will be following up with this incident. MV1 operator, Angel Gonzales is being charged with the following (MA Uniform Citations T1442823 & T1442824): 90/24J - OUI Liquor (public way) 90/24E - Negligent Operation of a MV (operating recklessly at a high rate of speed) 89/4A - Marked Lanes 90/23 - Attaching Registration Plates (attaching registration plates to motorcycle to conceal the fact that it was unregistered. Registration plate on the motorcycle came back to a 2002 Honda VT750 motorcycle, MA Reg: 1T3988; VIN on the motorcycle came back to a 2005 Suzuki GSXR60, MA Reg: 1L4389) 90/9B - Unregistered MV (motorcycle 2005 Suzuki MA Reg: 1T3988 was confirmed unregistered by RMV) 90/23D - Operating MV with a Suspended License (RMV confirmed that Gonzales' license was suspended S94722414) (see Incident #19039806 for more details). For QED purposes, the charge 266/139 - Stolen Registration was added to this report because 90/23 - Attaching Registration Plates was not an option. Due to Gonzales' hospitalization, the citations will be mailed to his last known address. Officers were able to rise a Harold Curtis, the father of Anthony Curtis (owner of MV2, the GMC Yukon) at 185 Waltham St. He was notified of the incident and advised to call their insurance company. Curtis mentioned that he has cameras facing the street where the incident took place and will see if he can retrieve the footage for us. Police prosecutor to subpoena blood.

On 8/28/2019 at approx 1058hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 2014 Washington St for a report of a 2 car crash w/o injuries. Upon arrival I observed the vehicles on opposite sides of Washington St with NFD Lt Bourgeois standing by with his emergency lights activated, Lt Bourgeois stated both operators were shaken up but not injured. I spoke with the operator of Ma Reg 1XM680 Elizabeth CHISOLM who stated she was attempting to take a left onto Washington St, a vehicle in the right hand eastbound lane was turning right into the parking lot, CHISOLM stated she did not see Ma Reg EV3452 being operated by Julien GRANT in the left eastbound travel lane until it was too late colliding with him. I spoke with GRANT who stated he was traveling EB in the left travel lane of Washington St when struck by CHISOLM exiting the hospital.

On 9/08/19 Kevin Coston came into NPD Headquarters to report a MV/Ped with Injury that had occurred on 8/23/19 at about 06:15 in the parking lot of Whole Foods (916 Walnut Street). The RP stated that he had left work (Whole Foods) at the back receiving door and was walking to his car, he bent over to take his knee pads off, while he was doing this he was struck by a delivery van that backed into him. The driver took out his headphones and said sorry before driving away. RP stated that he told the driver that he had been hit but the driver just drove away. RP went to hospital (Faulkner) on his own for lower back pain and has not been to work since. RP was able to take picture of the side of the delivery van. The van belonged to Shortstop Distribution Inc (508-655-5948). RP left a message that morning. He was texted by Gedeon (786-352-6695) who stated there was a language barrier and he didn't understand what had happened. RP advised Gedeon to talk to his lawyer or the police. Exact location of accident unknown. Diagram is a estimate. Report printed out and placed in traffic box for follow up. Traffic Bureau Update (Officer Gaudet): On Monday, September 9, 2019 I attempted to make contact with the operator if MV1, Gedeon Duarte, with a negative result. A Hit and Run motor vehicle inquiry was mailed to Duarte. I spoke with the injured party, Kevin Coston, via telephone on September 9, 2019. Coston stated he is an employee at the Whole Foods located at 916 Walnut Street, Newton. Coston stated on August 23, 2019 a black van backed into him as he was kneeling on the ground taking off his knee pads in the loading area of the store. Coston stated he approached the driver who remained in the vehicle to speak with him after he was hit. Coston described the driver as a heavy set Spanish male. Coston stated the operator of the vehicle rolled down his window, took his headphones out of his ear, said sorry, and left the area. Coston stated he contacted the Newton Police to report the accident but was told he needed to come in person to file the report. Coston stated he was unable to come to the station to file the report until September 8, 2019. On Friday, September 13, 2019, I spoke with Gedeon Duarte at the Newton Police Department. Duarte stated he spoke Portuguese and did not speak English. With the assistance of David Sargent from the Language Line (1-800-225-5254) translating, I was to speak with Mr. Duarte in the Traffic Bureau. Duarte stated he was making a delivery at Whole Foods and was waiting for another truck to leave so he could leave the area. Duarte stated a male party (Coston) came up to his driver door and was yelling him. Duarte stated that due to language barrier he was unable to understand what the person was saying to him, but stated the male party was yelling, "Fuck you! Fuck you!" Duarte stated he did not know what was going on and stated he left the area to allow the male party to calm down. Duarte stated he returned a minute later the male party did not want to speak with him. Duarte stated he returned a second time later in the morning and Coston was not there. Duarte stated he received a call from his employer stating Kevin Coston had called for him and he was provided with Coston's phone number. Duarte stated he texted Coston to find out what happened that morning. Duarte showed me a text message exchange from August 23, 2019 at 9:03 A.M. between himself and a party listed as "Kevin Whole". In the text messages, Duarte stated he is the driver of the van and that his supervisor called him. The other party responded and stated "Talk to the police and my lawyer". Duarte stated that he did not understand what happened and that he returned to whole foods. Duarte ended the text exchange with "927535425 my number of policy..." Duarte stated he had no idea he made contact with Coston and stated at the time of the alleged accident he did not hear/see/feel anything otherwise he would have stopped. Duarte's information has been updated in this report to reflect him as the operator/vehicle involved. Duarte also submitted pictures of the rear of his vehicle, a 2008 black Ford E350 (MA: 8NY171), from the day of the accident. Photos were submitted to the IT Bureau. Officer Wade went to the Whole Foods located at 916 Walnut Street, Newton in an attempt to view surveillance footage of the accident. Officer Wade stated the surveillance camera did not capture the incident and the van not viewed at all.

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.

The operator of MV1 states that she was traveling northbound on Needham Street with flow of traffic when she struck a pedestrian with the right front corner of her vehicle. The operator of MV1 stated that she did not see the pedestrian in the cross walk until after she hit her and that there was poor lighting in the area. Through the help of coworker from Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, the victim stated that she was crossing Needham Street in the crosswalk and was almost on the side walk when she was struck by MV1 from behind. MV1 sustained minor front end damage while the victim sustained noticeable injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo. Photographs of the scene were taken and submitted to IT to be attached to the report. The operator of MV1 was issued a Massachusetts Uniform Citation (T2079284) for 89-11, failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was in a parking space and trying to correct his position within the lines. He pulled out and then when he was about to drive forward, MV#2 suddenly reversed into him. The OP. of MV#2 states she was exiting the parking lot due to it being full. As she was driving forward, MV#1 pulled out of a spot and collided into her. There is supposedly a witness by the name of Jean Charles working for VPNE Valet that observed the accident. He has left for the day and does not have a cell phone or a house phone. Manager on duty states only corporate headquarters 617-451-1393 has information on him. I checked with hospital security for surveillance footage and observed MV#2 passing MV#1. MV#1 then started backing out of his space but MV#2 started reversing. Both vehicles ended up colliding with each other at an angle. Director of Public Safety Ashley will make footage available at insurance request. 617-243-6478 (Footage starts around 2:41PM)

MV #1 was traveling southbound on Lexington St. just passing Rumford Ave. when the operator suffered a medical emergency and collided with the curb causing the passenger side tire to rupture. MV #1 then rolled forward slightly colliding into the rear bumper of MV #2 (unknown if it caused new damage). MV #2 was parked, unoccupied facing southbound on Lexington St. MV #1 was towed from the scene and the operator of MV #1 was transported to the hospital. The owner of MV #2 was made aware of the incident.

Katerina Iliades stated that on 10/23/2019 at 11:56 hours she was standing in front of the rear driver's side door of her vehicle MA reg 7BM656 2019 Land Rover while it was parked facing north in front of 316 Walnut St. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Iliades stated that she was placing her daughter Melina Bichelen in her car seat and when she observed MA reg 8EP212 a white Subaru Outback driving north bound on Walnut St near the marked crosswalk at 312 Walnut St. Iliades stated that she observed the Subaru was being operated by an elderly white male. Iliades stated that the she observed the Subaru's front drivers side strike several orange plastic three foot poles that are affixed to the roadway around the crosswalk. Iliades stated that after the Subaru struck the poles at the crosswalk it veered towards her. Iliades stated that she leaned back into the back seat of her vehicle and pulled the door towards herself as the Subaru's passenger side mirror made conact with her vehicle. Iliades stated that the Subaru continued north bound on Walnut St without stopping or slowing. Iliades complained of lower leg pain and refused medical aid or transport to a hospital at the crash scene. I observed no damage or markings on Iliades vehicle. MA reg 8EP212 is registered to Harilaos Papadogiannis ( DOB 01/02/1941 ) of 134 Apt 4 North St , Newton. I went to 134 North St and found MA reg 8EP212 a 2014 Subaru parked in the lot of 134 North St. I observed that the Subaru's passenger side mirror was lose from it's mounting and was turned down and was facing the wrong way. I further observed that the out side casing of the Subaru's mirror had scuff marks consistent with it forcefully making contact with an other object. I spoke with Papadogiannis who stated that he was driving his Subaru north bound on Walnut St at 11:56 hours on 10/23/2019. Papadogiannis stated that he could only recall striking the plastic poles near the crosswalk and nothing else regarding the crash. I as spoke with Papadogiannis he was confused and I had to repeat myself and my questions to him several times. I instructed Papadogiannis what steps he needs to take regarding filing out an operator crash report and contacting his insurance provider , but I believe that he did not fully comprehend what I was conveying to him. Based upon my observations at the crash seen and my conversations with Iliades and Papadogiannis , I believe that Papadogiannis was at fault for the crash. Based upon my observations of Papadogiannis I filed an Immediate Threat Request form and faxed it to the MA RMV Driver Control Unit. Photos of both vehicles were taken and downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau.

I was dispatched to 854 Beacon St, Newton, MA for an overturned motor vehicle accident. I arrived on scene and saw Vehicle #1 (MA reg 9AS213) overturned on its driver's side with the female operator/registered owner trapped inside. Newton Fire arrived on scene and mechanically removed the operator out of the motor vehicle. Prior to where Vehicle #1 was overturned I observed Vehicle #2 (MA reg 615FF6) with rear bumper damage and a snapped rear axle. Vehicle #2 was unoccupied. Operator of Vehicle #1 was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for treatment by Newton Medics. Both motor vehicles were towed by Tody's and inventory sheets were completed and filed. I spoke with the Operator of Vehicle #1 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Operator stated that she does not remember what happened before the crash and that she only remembers waking up in her car. I told her that her car was towed and a report is on file. Ofc Selig spoke with the registered owner of Vehicle #2 and notified her of the incident. Based on my investigation it appears that Vehicle #1 struck the rear of Vehicle #2 and the operator over steered causing the vehicle to overturn onto the driver's side.

On 11/12/2019 at 12:26 hours, I responded to the Star Market parking lot located at 2040 Commonwealth Avenue for a motor vehicle pedestrian accident. The parking lot is a public/thru way that motorists use to access the Star Market along with other businesses. The weather at the time was cloudy and rainy and the parking lot was saturated. Prior to my arrival, the pedestrian involved left the scene and did not want to speak to the officer nor wanted medical attention. Ofc. Claflin then cancelled Cataldo Ambulance. The pedestrian, Mary Alexander, left her information with a store employee prior to leaving. I spoke to the operator of MV # 1 (Joshua Randel MD Lic.# R534440603244) who stated that he was travelling through the third row of the Star Market parking lot at an appropriate speed. He was then attempting to make a left turn near the entrance/exit of the store. He says that there was a large white van parked in the end handicapped spot towards the left of him. He says the van was sticking out in the spot limiting his visibility. As he was half way through his left turn and coming around the corner, he was not able to see a pedestrian pushing a shopping carriage. He then struck the carriage that was being pushed by Mary Alexander. He further says that the cart jolted Ms. Alexander and she fell down to the ground. At the time, Alexander was walking through the lot near the store entrance heading back towards the parked cars. She was not in the crosswalk at the time which was approximately ten feet down from her location. After, I attempted to go to Ms. Alexander's residence to follow up. I spoke to her friend who was bringing up Alexander's groceries and she stated that she decided to go to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. I then spoke to Ms. Alexander in the lobby of the hospital. She stated that she was exiting the store through the lot with her shopping carriage. She believes she was approximately eight feet away from the door when all of a sudden she only saw red coming at her. She believes MV # 1 was speeding at the time. I asked her if she was struck by the vehicle or was the shopping carriage only struck. She replied that she did not know and only remembers falling to the ground after. She sustained a large bruise to the inside palm area of her right hand and her left knee was swollen. Digital photos of the scene were taken and pictures of Ms. Alexander's injuries were taken at the hospital. As far as possible video surveillance, I was told that the Loss Prevention Department has to access the video. On 11/13/19 at approximately 14:20 hours, I went in to the Star Market and spoke to the manager, Nidal Rajeh, inquiring about possible video surveillance. He said there is coverage in the parking lot and he was able to show me the video. A copy of the video would have to be done by Loss Prevention which I requested. I observed at the 12:12pm mark in the video, MV # 1 was parked five spots up from the third row of the lot that he was exiting. I also observed a white transport van parked in the end handicapped spot mentioned by the operator but it was parked correctly and not limiting visibility. Next, MV # 1 backs out of the spot and drives forward going at a reasonable speed. The pedestrian (Alexander) has already exited the store with her carriage and is walking at an angle toward the same third row of parked cars. As the pedestrian is walking towards the direction of MV # 1, it appears that the pedestrian should be visible to him. MV # 1 then starts to take the left turn around the corner without slowing or stopping and strikes the carriage head on. Due to the impact, Alexander then loses grasp of the carriage and it goes past her twisting her body around. She then hits and rolls up on the hood of the vehicle on her left side. MV # 1 then suddenly stops and immediately gets out and provides assistance to the pedestrian. Due to the video surveillance, Mr. Randel will be issued/mailed MA Uniform Citation # T2012347 for Ch. 90/14/A Failure to slow for a pedestrian.

MV#1 was traveling North on Fair Oaks Ave, and attempted to make a right turn onto California St. MV#2 was parked in front of 589 California St facing West. MV#1 appeared to have run over the curb at the intersection, hit a city tree in front of 55 Fair Oaks Ave (California St side), and then crashed into MV#2. When I arrived on scene I observed a male party with blood on his head, and another male party standing next to him, later identified as Elmer Lopez.. I asked Elmer which car he was driving, and he stated that he was in MV#1. I asked Elmer what happened, and he stated that he and the other man with him, identified as Ricardo Deras, were in the rear seat with another male party, and that there were two other parties in the front seat, one of them was driving, he was not able to provide me with a name of who was driving. I asked him where everyone else was, and Elmer stated that after the crash, the got out of the car and ran away. At this point, medics arrived on scene and began to tend to Ricardo. I next spoke with the owner of MV#2, Jim Silva. Jim stated that he was in his home when he heard a loud crash. Jim stated that he came out of the house in time to witness the two males I was speaking with looking at the car, and he also stated that he observed three parties walk away from the scene, two heading east on California St, and one heading north on Fair Oaks Ave. MV#1 and MV#2 were towed off scene by Todys. Due to the scene, and the location of the cars in a busy street, I was not able to do a MV inventory of MV#1 until after it was towed by Todys. The inventory was done at Todys Service station, and a MV inventory sheet was filled out and placed the in appropriate box. I took three pictures of the damaged tree and submitted them to IT to be attached to this report. While I was taking the pictures of the tree, two males were walking past the scene. I stopped both parties and questioned them about the incident. They stated that they had been in the car, but had not been driving. I asked them if the knew who the driver was, and they told me that they did not know the name of the driver. Due to no witnesses observing the driver and all parties stating that it was someone else, I was not able to determine a driver of the vehicle. Units checked the area for the fifth party in the vehicle with negative results. Ricardo was transported to NWH hospital by medics. All other parties were sent on their way. All units cleared without further incident. **UPDATE** On Nov 25, 2019 at approximately 1621 hrs, I contacted Westborough Police Department in an attempt to get a hold of Dora. Westborough informed me that they made an attempt to contact her with negative results. Westborough PD left my contact information for her to call me back.

On 11/30/2019, while assigned to N494, I, Officer Conary, and other units, responded to Charlesbank Road at Nonantum Road for a single motor vehicle crash into a tree. Upon arrival, I observed a white mini van MA registration 5DV184 with heavy front end damage into a tree on Charlesbank Road, a public way in Newton. The operator of the motor vehicle, CORDERO, Ericka, was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle and was talking on the phone. CORDERO's primary language was Spanish. I asked CORDERO if she was okay and she said yes and I asked CORDERO if she was driving the car and she said yes. CORDERO also told me that she did not have a license. MA State Police were on scene and were able to asist with translating. Medics arrived and CORDERO was transported to Saint Elizabeth's Hospital. CORDERO's son and husband arrived on scene and I was able to confirm her information. Both stated that CORDERO did not have an active license. Newton Dispatch ran all information for CORDERO and confirmed she was unlicensed. CORDERO will be charged with MGL Ch.90/10 Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and 89/4A Marked Lanes Violation, Uniform MA Citation T2079476. Due to CORDERO being transported to the hospital, the citation will be mailed to her active address. Pictures of the incident were taken and uploaded to IT accordingly. No further incident to report.

On 12/19/2019 at 14:43 hours Newton Police dispatch received numerous phone calls about a white male whose face was covered in blood and was riding on an electric motorized scooter south bound on Walnut St near number 100. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Approximately two tenths of a mile south 100 Walnut St, Ofc Garcia stopped the male on the scooter. Ofc Garcia stated that the male on the scooter was evasive when answering his questions and claimed that he did not realize that his face was covered in blood. The male on the scooter was identified as Gregory David Brown. Brown was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. Prior to Brown being transported I was dispatched to the area of 100 Walnut St for a report of a male on an scooter who had crashed into a south bound vehicle in traffic on Walnut St and another vehicle that was parked in front of number 73. Upon my arrival I spoke with Penni Rochwerger and Nikita Espinal. Rochwerger stated that she was driving south bound on Walnut St across from 100 when she activated her vehicle's four way flasher and stopped her vehicle to let Espinal who was the front seat passenger out. Rochwerger stated that south bound traffic stopped behind her vehicle after she came to a stop adjacent to Espinal vehicle that was parked facing south in front of 73 Walnut St. Espinal stated that she checked over her right should to see if it was clear to open her door and it was . Espinal stated that as she opened her door to exit a male on scooter crashed into the door and fell to the ground. Both Rochwerger and Espinal stated that the male on the scooter did not provide his name or address and continued south bound on Walnut St with his face coved in blood. Rochwerger's vehicle sustained damage to the front passenger side door that would not closed all the way. Espinal vehicle also had damage to it, the rear driver's side lower quarter panel was struck. I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital to speak with Brown. When I arrived and spoke with Brown he was evasive with his answers . When I asked Brown what had happened he gave conflicting answers and contradicted himself. Brown stated that he was riding his scooter on the roadway south bound on Walnut St be could not recall any other details. When I asked Brown if he was wearing a helmet as required by MGL 90/1E he stated he couldn't recall. Rochwerger, Espinal and Ofc Garcia all stated to me that they did not see Brown wearing a hamlet. There was an unconfirmed post by a person named Tricia Marucci to the Facebook group Newton Parents stating that at 14:45 hours on 12/19/2019 saw Brown hitting a defect in the roadway in the area of Crafts St by California St that caused him to loses control of his scooter and fall face first onto the pavement. In her post Marucci stated that Brown was cover in blood from facial lacerations, and that he refused medical aid and continued to ride his scooter south bound towards the entrance to Walnut St. I left a message for Marucci to contact me and as of the writing of this report she has yet to do so. While at the hospital I ran Brown's name and date of birth via the MA RMV data base in order to issue him a citation for not wearing a helmet. The query of Brown via the MA RMV data base reviled that Brown's MA driver's license statutes was suspended. On 07/11/2018 admitted to a finding of sufficient facts to one count of MGL 90/24 OUI liquor. Brown received a Continued With Out Finding for 18 months. In addition Brown pleaded guilty to an additional count of MGL 90/24V Child Endangerment While OUI. Brown received a 90 day sentence in the Middlesex House of Correction which was suspended for 18 months. Brown also received a one year loss of his driver's license. Brown is on active probation out of Newton District Court until 07/21/2020. Biased upon the statements made to me I issued Brown MA Criminal Application T 2012526 for violations of MGL 90/24(2) Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Property Damage , MGL 90/1E Operation Of A Motorized Scooter Without A Valid License and MGL 90/1E Operation Of A Motorized Scooter With Out A Helmet. As of 12/20/2019 Brown was discharged from Newton Wellesley Hospital.

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.

On 12/23/19, at 1919 hours, I responded to the area of 807 Washington St. for pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival with Cataldo Medics and Newton Fire, I observed Catherine Chapman being treated in the westbound lane a few feet in front of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra (MA Reg. 4KH 743). The vehicle had a shattered windshield. Ms. Chapman appeared to be wearing a dark colored jacket and dark pants. The operator of the motor vehicle, Emily Shuman, stated she was traveling westbound in the outside lane when Ms. Chapman stepped in front of her car from the eastbound lane. I also spoke with a witness, Malcolm Robinson, who stated Ms. Chapman was crossing the street from the eastbound lanes with two other people. The other two people stopped in the middle of the street but Ms. Chapman kept walking and was struck. The other two people were Victor Polk and Halimah Polk, both of which confirmed the witness statement. Ms. Chapman was transported by Cataldo to Brigham & Womens Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Todys towed the vehicle and pictures of the scene were submitted to IT.

The operator of MV1, Nicole Laurin, sates that she was driving southbound on Sheridan Street when she lost control of her vehicle causing her to crash into MV2 which was parked in front of 107 Sheridan Street. Both vehicles sustained major damage and airbag deployment and were towed from the scene by Tody's. Due to the high rate of speed of the crash and air bag deployment, the operator of MV1 was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital to be evaluated. It should be noted that prior to the reported crash there was a 911 call regarding a white sedan traveling at a high rate of speed going through numerous traffic signals and signs in a densely populated neighborhood with narrow streets. After the crash several more 911 calls were received stating that a vehicle traveling at an excessive rate of speed just crashed into a parked vehicle. Based on these calls and the nature of the crash, Ms. Nicole Laurin was issued in hand Massachusetts Unifrom Citation T2013231 for 90-24, Operating to Endanger, and 90-17, Speeding over the reasonable and proper rate. Sheridan Street is a public way in the city of Newton.

On Friday December 27th, 2019, at approximately 1348hrs, while assigned to N508 to assist with a funeral escort, I was notified by Dispatch that "MC1" was involved in a crash at the Whole Foods parking lot on Washington Street. Upon arrival I found that Newton Police Motorcycle #1 was involved in a crash while helping to assist a funeral that had just left the Our Lady Church property. Police MC #1 is MA MMC7219, a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle was operated by Officer Rocco Marini. MV #2 was also located on scene and parked in the Whole Food parking lot. This vehicle is MA Reg. 7VN155 a 2017 Lexus ES350. This vehicle was operated by Diana Simkin. Officer Marini reported that he was traveling westbound on Washington Street when he was hit by MV #2 that was making a left (opposite direction) into the Whole Foods parking lot. Officer Marini was in the right hand lane escorting the long line of cars that was part of a funeral procession. These vehicles were in left westbound lane. Officer Marini reported he was in the right hand lane and had his emergency lights on when the collision occurred. Officer Marini did not see MV #2 prior to collision. Officer Marini reported that the front of his motorcycle hit the rear passenger side tire of MV #2. Officer Marini was taken from the scene by Ambulance to Newton Wellesley Hospital. I spoke to the operator of MV #2 Diana Simkin. Simkin reported she was traveling east on Washington Street and wanted to make a left into Whole Foods parking lot when the crash occurred. Simkin reported she was waved into the lot by an unknown motor vehicle headed in the opposite direction. Simkin was not sure which lane this person waved from. Simkin made the left into the lot and was not aware of the crash or did she see MC 1 until she was stuck in traffic in the parking lot and some woman knocked on her window. Simkin reported that she never saw an police emergency flashing lights either. There was minimal damage to Simkin's vehicle. There was scuff marks on the passenger rear tire. Simkin also did not report any injuries. MC #1 sustained some front damage to the wheel fender fairing. The motorcycle was taken from the scene by Tody's. Pictures were taken on scene by Officer McSweeney and given to IT for downloading purposes. While on scene Officer McSweeney and myself went to New England Diamond and Jewelry at 660 Washington Street. We met the owners Dave and Robert Alpert (617-243-0099) who reported that they have video of the collision. In the video I observed at 1346hrs the funeral begin to pass the Whole Foods entrance. At 1348hrs the video shows MV #2 come up in the easttbound lane and stop. The vehicle stops and waits until an unknown white SUV stops to allow MV #2 to make a left turn into the lot. Once this unknown SUV stops, the video shows that MV #2 makes the left and hits MC #1 as he is traveling straight ahead with his emergency lights on. It appears from the video that MC #1 had no warning and could not brake his motorcycle. The video shows a long line of cars in this funeral procession with their emergency flashing lights on. Due to the angle of the video and vehicles I am unable to tell if this SUV had their flashing lights on. The video was sent to Director Smith in IT for downloading purposes. I went to Newton Wellesley Hospital and spoke with Officer Marini. He was reporting soreness to his left elbow. Officer Marini was released from the Hospital and taken back to the station at about 1500hrs. Based on the facts of the investigation, I have issued MA Uniform Citation T0340444 to Diana Simkin for violating 89/8: failure to yield the right of way and for violating 89/7A: interference with an emergency vehicle. Simkin was notified of this citation via telephone at 1730hrs on this day and this citation was mailed to her address. Washington Street is a public way in the City of Newton.

Sgt. McNeil, N495, and I responded to 474 Wodward St. for an auto pedestrian accident. Upon arrival the victim, Elizabeth Cantwell was laying in the street and receiving treatment from NFD and Cataldo. The operator of Ma Reg. 192HV0 was Margaret Meehan. Meehan was visibly upset and was hearing impaired, as a result Meehan was unable to communicate what happened in the accident. At this time we were able to contact Meehans daughter, Bernadette Conley 781-248-6222. Cantwell was transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Traffic Bureau was notified. I went to the BI hospital to get a statement from Cantwell. Cantwell states that her husband parked their vehicle across the street from Starbucks. Cantwell states that she stood next to her car to cross the street. Vehicle 1 came to a stop and Cantwell believed that the vehicle was going to let her cross the street (not in crosswalk). Cantwell states that when she went to cross the street vehicle 1 hit her, causing her to land on the hood and then rolled off onto the street. At this time Cantwell has a dislocated hip and head injury. I took photos of the scene. Meehans vehicle was parked in a legal spot and I transported her to NHQ where she was picked up by her daughter Bernadette Conley. I filled and immediate threat with the RMV and a copy of the report was attached with the form.