crash_reports

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that as she was travelling Northbound on Pearl St, she collided with Vehicle #2. She stated that she didn't see it, prior to the collision. It should be noted that Vehicle #2 was parked, and unoccupied. Vehicle#1 was towed due to extensive damage. There were no injuries due to this accident.

On 02/08/2019, I, Officer Conary, responded to 309 Tremont Street for a past hit and run involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, I was met by FEBLOWITZ, Colleen, who stated at approximately 1745 hours, she was crossing in the crosswalk at Tremont at Hibbard when her foot was hit by a car. FEBLOWITZ explained to me that she was in the crosswalk and she saw a silver sedan, MV1, traveling Eastbound on Tremont Street approaching her but it was far away where she felt safe to walk across the street. She said she also raised her hand to draw attention to herself. FEBLOWITZ was halfway in the crosswalk when she felt severe pain in her right foot. She looked behind her and saw MV1 was very close to her. MV1 continued to drive down Tremont Street and not stop. There were no witnesses. FEBLOWITZ went to Partner's Urgent Care to be treated for minor injuries. The crosswalk is in a lighted roadway. FEBLOWITZ was unable to gain any other information on MV1. No further incident to report.

On 03/19/19 at 14:57 hours, I responded to 220 Dedham Street for a past motor vehicle hit and run accident involving a parked car that occurred at 12:26 hours on this date. Dedham Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The owner of M/V # 1 states her vehicle was legally parked in front of 220 Dedham Street facing northbound when she came out and found a note from a witness saying it was struck by a gray Honda Accord bearing MA Reg. # 8512HV. It appears that the operator of M/V # 2 side swiped M/V # 1 as it was passing by on Dedham Street. I observed marks to the driver's side rear door area and the side view mirror was broken. On 03/20/19 at 08:47 hours, I spoke to the witness, Kawtar Bhih, on the phone and she stated that she was parked on the opposite side of where the accident took place. Bhih observed a gray Honda Accord with an elderly female operating M/V # 2 on Dedham Street almost side swiped another parked car before side swiping M/V # 1. She says that the vehicle slowed down after and then continued to leave the scene of the accident. She then took a photo of the above listed registration plate. I attempted to contact the owner of M/V # 2 (Jali Medical Inc Waltham, MA) and the receptionist was not able to provide any information at the time. I was told to call back the next day. I gave the vehicle and registration info to the person inquiring if they could find a possible driver and call back. While working on this report, I observed that the owner of M/V # 2 was involved in a past accident in our system and the operator at the time had an address of 66 Country Club Rd. Newton. On 03/20/19 at approx. 09:30 hours, I went over to this address and observed M/V # 2 in the driveway with an operator inside. After inquiring about the accident, she stated she was driving down Dedham Street when she heard a noise coming from her passenger side view mirror as she had struck something. She then left the scene not thinking it was serious. I observed fresh damage to her passenger side mirror along with other marks along the doors which appeared to be older. Operator was issued in hand MA Uniform Citation # T1441710 for Ch. 90/S24 Leaving the scene of property damage.

ON 6-5-19 AT APPROX. 1035HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT TIGER DRIVE I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. SHE STATES SHE WAS WORKING AS A UBER DRIVER AND GIVING A RIDE TO PASSENGER ( ARSEMA KIFLE ). SHE STATES SHE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND PARKED HER VEHICLE TO LET HER PASSENGER EXIT. BEFORE HER PASSENGER COULD GET OUT SHE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY VEHICLE #2 AND PUSHED FORWARD INTO THE EVERSOURCE TELEPHONE POLE ON THE SIDEWALK.OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON WALNUT BEHIND VEHICLE #1. HE STATES VEHICLE #1 STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING HER. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE REAR AND FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND WAS ALSO TOWED BY TODYS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE WRIST INJURY. PASSENGER WAS ALSO TRANSPORTED TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE INJURIES. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VEHICLE #2 WERE EXAMINED BY MEDICS AND BOTH REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. BOTH OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE #2 HAD CUTS ON LEGS AND WRISTS ASSOCIATED WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THEY WERE ESCORTED TO SCHOOL BY NEWTON NORTH STAFF TO BE EVALUATED BY THE SCHOOL NURSE. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Operator of vehicle 3 states he was traveling westbound on Washington St and had stopped to turn left into #1860 when he was struck from behind by vehicle 2. Operator of vehicle 2 stated she saw vehicle 3 waiting to turn left and was slowing down as she approached him when she was struck from behind by vehicle 1 and pushed into vehicle 3. She stated she saw vehicle 1 coming up behind her in rear view mirror and it appeared he attempted to swerve at the last minute to avoid a collision but failed. Operator of vehicle 1 stated he was traveling westbound on Washington St when he suddenly noticed vehicle 2 stop in front of him. He attempted to swerve right to avoid contact but struck the rear of vehicle 2 pushing it in to the rear of vehicle 3. No reported injuries. Vehicle 3 was towed due to extensive damage by Todys.

On 1/23/19 while working N493, I responded to 966 Watertown St for an MVA, car into a building. Business name is TIEM. The operator (operator #1) was the sole occupant of the vehicle (MA reg 4PW429, now known as vehicle #1). I was able to obtain a statement from operator #1 while medics and fire were en route. Operator #1 told me that she was driving eastbound on Watertown St when vehicle #2 (MA reg 1BSN69) pulled out to take a left from the Shell Gas Station at 979 Watertown St. Operator #1 had to swerve to the right in order to avoid a collision with vehicle #2. This caused vehicle #1 to crash into the exterior brick wall of 966 Watertown St. There was airbag deployment and visible structural damage to the business, however it did not appear severe. The operator of vehicle #2 was still on scene and confirmed the events that operator #1 spoke of. Operator #2 stated she did not see vehicle #1 as she was pulling out due to heavy traffic flow and parked cars. Vehicle #2 did not make contact with any other car or structure. Vehicle #1 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed by Tody's. Operator #1 was checked out by the medics but declined transport. The owner of the business affected was notified and responded to the scene. He was provided this report number for insurance purposes. No emergency accomodations or notifications needed be made in regards to the damage. It should be noted that a witness remained on scene and verified what operator #1 said transpired. His contact information was provided and is listed in the appropriate field, along with the business owner info for TIEM. Operator #2 was issued in hand MA citation T2079187 and sent on her way.

ON 2-3-2020 AT APPROX. 1200HRS, WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 158 OTIS ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 158 OTIS ST. AND WAS PREPARING TO ENTER THE TRAFFIC LANE E-BOUND ON OTIS. SHE CHECKED HER REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY ONE COMING. DRIVER STATES WHEN SHE SAW IT WAS CLEAR SHE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC LANE. SHE STATES WHEN SHE WAS IN THE LANE VEHICLE #2 HIT HER IN HER LEFT FRONT FENDER. DRIVER OF VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON OTIS ST. WHILE DRIVING HE STATES VEHICLE #1 ENTERED FROM A PARKED POSITION AND HIT HIM IN THE FRONT RIGHT QUARTER PANEL. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY PERFECTION. VEHICLE #2 HAD RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE AND SCRAPES ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS STILL OPERATIONAL AND DID NOT REQUIRE A TOW. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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.

Reportedly STB June 25 at 1500hrs and June 26 at 0700hrs, an unknown Toyota MV struck a large wooden fence structure and struck a large back up generator behind that fence and left the scene at the Adelaide of Newton Centre grounds at 157 Herrick Rd. A broken Toyota "Koito" taillight or headlamp case (part #SAE AIPP2 97 DOT 60-64) was found in front of the damaged area. Appears unknown MV was parked in an angle marked space in front of generator and either backed up into it or collided head on into it. Damage appears extensive with possible underground conduit damage connected to the generator power source. Eversource notified. No outdoor video. Adelaide staff will update NPD if they become aware of any MV involved. Canvass of the grounds was negative results.

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 8-1-20 AT APPROX. 0801HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT OF R MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 20 CHESTERFIELD RD. I NOTICED A MOTOR VEHICLE ( MA REG : 6HY675 ) WAS UP ON THE CURB NEXT TO A CITY TREE. THE MOTOR VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE LEFT QTR. PANEL DAMAGE AND LEFT FRONT AND REAR FLAT TIRES. THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE TREE CONSISTENT WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. PICTURES OF THE TREE DAMAGE WERE TAKEN AND SIM CARD PLACED IN I.T. BOX. A REGISTRY CHECK OF THE VEHICLE IDENTIFIED THE OWNER AS ( RUCHIRA DAS GUPTA , 25 OLDHAM RD. NEWTON, MA. 02465 ). I WENT TO 25 OLDHAM AND SPOKE WITH THE OWNER. SHE STATES ON 7-31-20 AT APPROX. 2200HRS. SHE WAS TRAVELING W-BOUND ON CHESTERFIELD RD. SHE STATES SHE ACCELERATED BECAUSE SHE WAS TRAVELING UPHILL. SHE STATES SHE GOT HER FOOT STUCK ON THE GAS AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL SHE HIT THE TREE IN FRONT OF 20 CHESTERFIELD AND HER TWO LEFT SIDE TIRES WERE FLAT. COMP. STATED SHE LEFT THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT.. SHE STATED SHE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT BECAUSE OF EMBARRASSMENT. COMP. STATES SHE HAD JUST CONTACTED AAA AND THEY GAVE HER AN E.T.A. OF ONE HOUR. COMP REPORTS NO INJURIES. COMP. ADVISED TO CONTACT INSURANCE AGENCY AND THAT I WOULD BE WRITING A REPORT OF THE INCIDENT. ADVISED TO CONTACT THE POLICE IN FUTURE INCIDENTS REGARDLESS OF EMBARRASSMENT. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

ON 8-4-20 AT APPROX. 1307HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON ST AND HARRINGTON ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING W-BOUND ON WASHINGTON ST. HE LOOKED AT HIS G.P.S. AND WHEN HE LOOKED UP HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE #2. DRIVER OF VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AT HARRINGTON AND WASHINGTON. HE STATES WHILE STOPPED HE WAS HIT IN LEFT FRONT SIDE BY VEHICLE #1. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #2 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS ALSO TOWED BY TODYS. DRIVER #1 REPORTS NO INJURIES. DRIVER #2 HAD A BLOODY NOSE. BOTH PARTIES WERE EXAMINED BY MEDICS AND SIGNED PATIENT REFUSAL. WHILE CRASHING THE VEHICLE MOTION TOOK THEM ONTO THE SIDEWALK AT THE CORNER OF HARRINGTON AND WASHINGTON. OWNER OF 45 HARRINGTON REPORTS DAMAGE TO HIS FRONT BUSHES AND A SMALL TREE. THERE WAS A CITY STREET SIGN THAT GOT BENT DURING THE CRASH. PICTURES TAKEN BY N522 ( OFF MCSWEENEY ) AND TURNED OVER TO I.T. BUREAU. BOTH PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE AGENCIES.

Operator of vehicle one, Agustine Velasco stated that on 08/10/2020 at 13:36 hours he was driving a city of Newton contacted Waste Management trash truck ( 2009 Atuo Xpedit ) northbound on Woodbine St. Woodbine St is a pubic way in the city of Newton. Velasco stated that as his vehicle passed a parked unoccupied northbound facing vehicle ( 2017 Rage Rover MA reg 5GD698 ) in front of 19 Woodbine St the mechanical arm that picks ups trash barrels was not stored in the fully closed position. Velasco stated that the mechanical arm's clamp struck the driver's side rear door and lower quarter panel of the Range Rover causing extensive damage. The truck's arm clamp was broken off in the crash. Owner of vehicle two Maura Brown stated her vehicle was parked unoccupied facing north in front of 19 Wood brine St prior to the crash. Neither vehicle was towed . Velasco stated that hen was not injured in the crash. I took photos of both vehicles and forward the disk to the NPD's IT Bureau for downloading. Based upon Velasco's statements to me about his truck's mechanical arm not being in the fully closed position, and my observations of the crash scene, I issued Velasco MA Citation T2015997 and cited him for a violation of city of Newton Ordnance 19/75, failure to use care while starting.

ON 8-24-20 AT APPROX. 0948HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 67 WALNUT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON WALNUT ST. HE WAS GRABBING AN ITEM FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND HIT VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 DRIVER STATES HE WAS NOT IN HIS PARKED VEHICLE BUT IN THE BACK YARD OF 67 WALNUT ST. HE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND WHEN HE CAME OUT HE SAW VEHICLE #1 HAD DRIVEN INTO HIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD MINOR REAR END DAMAGE. VEHICLE #1 HAD AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND A CRACKED WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE #1 WAS TOWED BY TODYS . ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.