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Case
number:
Date:
2019-07-19
Time:
14:37
Address:
845 BEACON ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
yes
Narrative:
On Friday, July 19, 2019, while assigned to traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 845 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. It was reported that the bicyclist sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1 while Newton Fire and Medics attended to the injured bicyclist. Andrei Jordao (S09978620) stated he was parked in his 2019 Hyundai Kona (NY: JFP5331) at a metered parking spot in front of 847 Beacon Street, Newton. Jordao stated he opened his driver door to exit his vehicle when a passing bicyclist crashed into the door. Jordao stated he did not look back at traffic prior to opening the door. Jordao stated the bicyclist fell to the roadway. I observed moderate damage to the driver side door and it was unable to close as a result of the collision. I spoke with the injured bicyclist, Leonard Engel (S53573803). Engel stated he was operating his bicycle Westbound on Beacon Street in the travel lane. Engel stated a vehicle to his right opened it's driver door into the roadway and he was unable to avoid hitting it. Engel stated he fell over the top of his handlebars and onto the roadway. Engel stated he injured his right shoulder/arm/neck area and his right ankle. Engel also had a small injury to his left knee. Engel stated he does not believe he hit his head as a result of the accident. Engel was wearing a helmet, I observed some scratch marks on it. Engel signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics. I observed damage to the rear tire area of Engel's black and green Giant bicycle. There was also damage to chain/pedal area. Engel's estimated the value of the bicycle at $4,000.00 USD. Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1271041 was mailed to Jordao for Chapter 90, Section 14 (Open car door into traffic). Tody's responded the removed MV1 from the roadway. Photos were taken of MV1 and the bicycle and submitted to the IT Bureau.
Keywords:
Bike, Citation, Crash, Fire, Helmet, Moderate, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
Inattention, Other improper action
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3302762
Longitude:
-71.195615
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-08-22
Time:
16:08
Address:
249 CENTRE ST
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Thursday 8/22/2019 at approx 1608hrs, while assigned to N-494, I responded to 249 Centre St in Newton for a 2 car MVA. Operator of MV1 states he was travelling straight on Centre St SB when MV2, entered his lane of traffic and struck the driver side of his vehicle. Operator of MV2 states that she was taking a left onto Centre St from the Sunoco gas station heading SB. She states that before entering traffic she saw no cars in the SB lane closest to her. She also states the operator of MV1 was distracted while talking to his wife.
Keywords:
Distracted, Solar
Dcc:
Failed to yield
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3592861
Longitude:
-71.1856051
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-08-29
Time:
11:11
Address:
837 BEACON ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Thursday, August 29, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to 837 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton Fire truck. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I met with the operator of MV1, Newton Firefighter Keive Mullings. Mullings stated he was operating Newton Fire Ladder 2(MA MF4951) Eastbound on Beacon Street towards Centre Street. Mullings stated the rear passenger side bumper area of MV1 made contact with a unoccupied motor vehicle parked Eastbound on Beacon Street in a metered spot across from 837 Beacon Street. No injuries were reported by the occupants of Ladder 2, I observed minor damage to the rear passenger bumper area of MV1. I spoke with the owner of MV2, Pakizeh Motiee (2017 BMW X3, MA: 7NCC90). I observed minor damage to the front driver side quarter panel area of MV2. Motiee was advised. Pictures of both vehicles were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.
Keywords:
Crash, Fire, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
Other improper action
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3302796
Longitude:
-71.1954321
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-09-03
Time:
09:08
Address:
2000 COMMONWEALTH AVE
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N25, I responded to the area of 2000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Commonwealth Avenue is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Gabriel Orama (S10894418), stated he was stopped in traffic near 2000 Commonwealth Avenue (W) in his 2013 Toyota Prius (MA: 4MG361). Orama stated the vehicle behind him attempted to pass him on his right and the front passenger side of MV2 crashed into the rear driver side of his vehicle. I observed minor damage to the rear driver side bumper area. Orama reported no injuries. The operator of MV2, Michael Ansel (S11557140), stated he was operating his 20003 Mercury Marquis ( MA: 992SK2) near 2000 Commonwealth Avenue (W). Ansel stated he was having an emergency and was trying to get around traffic to use a restroom at a local business. MV2's front passenger bumper crashed into MV2's rear driver bumper area. Ansel reported no injuries. Ansel stated he was responsible for the accident to me.
Keywords:
Bus, Crash, Solar
Dcc:
Lane departure
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url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3470319
Longitude:
-71.2431985
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-09-04
Time:
10:25
Address:
84 PAUL ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N526, I responded to 84 Paul Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton DPW vehicle. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Paul Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I met with the operator of MV1, Newton Associate Engineer John Daghlian. Daghlian stated he was operating Newton DPW Nissan Leaf (MA M99257) attempting to parallel park on Paul Street in an open space. Daghlian stated as he pulled forward into the space his front end made contact with the bumper of MV2 which was parked info of MV1 unoccupied. Both vehicles sustained very minor damage. No injuries were reported by the occupants of MV1. I spoke with the owner of MV2, Naomi Singer (2019 BMW 330XI, MA: 8SP372). She stated she was inside her dentist appointment when the accident occurred and was notified by Daghlian. Pictures of both vehicles were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.
Keywords:
Crash, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
[]
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3264298
Longitude:
-71.1973785
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-09-27
Time:
08:41
Address:
1330 CENTRE ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On 09/27/19 at 08:41 hours while assigned to Traffic Unit 523, I responded to a motor vehicle/bicyclist accident at 1330 Centre Street. The weather at the time was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry and Centre Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. Traffic conditions were at a heavy volume and Centre Street was congested at the time. There is no dedicated bicycle lane in this area due to the road being too narrow. I spoke to the bicyclist involved (Unit 2), Michael Hnatko (S10432772). Mr. Hnatko stated he was traveling northbound on Centre Street on the right side of the road on his 20 inch gray Trek bicycle. He further says that he was peddling very fast at the time and must have not been paying attention to MV1 turning right in to parking lot of 1330 Centre Street as he was approaching from behind. As MV1 was turning right, he then struck the passenger side rear quarter panel of the vehicle and fell forward off of his bicycle. He sustained minor injuries such as scrapes to his knuckles on both hands and a small cut to the bridge of his nose. He signed a patient refusal with Cataldo Ambulance. It appeared that the front alignment was now off on his Trek bicycle. I then spoke to the operator of MV1, Lonnie McGinnis (S66044083). He states that he was inching along in heavy traffic waiting to turn right in to the lot of 1330 Centre Street with his right turn directional signal on. As he was turning right, the bicyclist struck his vehicle on his passenger side rear quarter panel area. McGinnis thought it was clear to turn right at the time and never saw the bicyclist approaching from behind. No injuries reported by McGinnis and I observed minor dents and scratches to the passenger rear quarter panel area. Digital photos taken by Ofc. Gaudet.
Keywords:
Bike, Crash, Ems, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
[]
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3281325
Longitude:
-71.1961176
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-10-23
Time:
13:06
Address:
41 BEACONWOOD RD
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 at approximately 1306 hours I responded to 40 Beaconwood Road for a motor vehicle accident involving a city vehicle. At the time of the accident the weather conditions were sunny and the road conditions were dry. Beaconwood Road is a public way owned by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of the city vehicle (MV1) identified as Norayr Sargsyan ( S34138376). Norayr stated that he was traveling southbound on Beaconwood Rd operating a yellow 2009 Ford drwsup truck (MA COM REG; M2939A) and as he passed a landscaping truck that was parked, the rear drivers side corner of the city truck made contact with the rear drivers side of the landscaping trailer. Norayr stated there was a car parked facing the wrong direction directly across from the trailer making it hard for him to pass in between both vehicles. No damage to the city truck was visible, minor damage was present on the trailer. Photographs were taken of the damage and submitted to the IT bureau. No injuries were reported. I spoke with the operator of the landscaping truck (MV2) identified as Jose Nunez (S24348117). Jose stated MV2, a red 2008 Ford drwsup dump truck was unoccupied and parked with a red 2012 Brav utility trailer (MV3) attached to it. Jose reiterated the same sequence of events as Norayr. Both vehicles were able to leave the scene without further incident and I advised both parties a report would be submitted.
Keywords:
Crash, Pictures, Solar
Dcc:
[]
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3298273
Longitude:
-71.2101648
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-11-02
Time:
12:10
Address:
719 WASHINGTON ST
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
ON 11-2-19 AT APPROXIMATELY 1210HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 719 WASHINGTON ST I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS DRIVING E-BOUND ON WASHINGTON WHEN HE WAS HIT IN THE SIDE BY VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING W-BOUND ON WASHINGTON AND HAD PASSED HER DESTINATION. SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN AROUND AND SAYS WHILE DOING SO SHE HIT VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE DID NOT SEE VEHICLE #1 BECAUSE SHE WAS BLINDED BY THE SUNLIGHT. VEHICLE #1 HAD LEFT SIDE DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD FRONT END DAMAGE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE OPERATIONAL. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Keywords:
Crash, Solar
Dcc:
Inattention
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3527843
Longitude:
-71.2030088
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-11-14
Time:
12:13
Address:
1697 BEACON ST
Speed
limit:
5
Violation
cited:
yes
Narrative:
On Thursday, November 14, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the rear parking lot of the Angier Elementary School located at 1697 Beacon Street for a motor vehicle crash involved a City of Newton owner vehicle. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Jessica Moore, stated she was backing out of a parking spot in the rear of the Angier Elementary School while operating a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA:395KR9). Moore stated she did not see MV2 passing by as she was backing out and the rear driver side bumper area of her vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of MV2. Moore reported no injuries. I observed moderate damage to the rear driver side bumper area of MV1. The operator of MV2, Patrice Lys, stated he was traveling Westbound in the parking lot of the Angier Elementary school in a 2018 Ford EcoVan (MA MVN: M2546A). Lys stated a vehicle on his driver side backed out of a parking spot and the rear end of MV1 crashed into the rear driver side of MV2. Lys reported no injuries. I observed minor damage to the rear driver side area of MV2. The operator of MV1 was cited with Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2016428 for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail to Use Care, Backing). Photos were submitted to the IT Bureau.
Keywords:
Citation, Crash, Moderate, Pictures, School, Solar
Dcc:
Inattention
Report
url:
Image
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Latitude:
42.3265807
Longitude:
-71.232528
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-11-15
Time:
06:55
Address:
258 DERBY ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
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.
Keywords:
Crash, Glare, Solar
Dcc:
Glare
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url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3593744
Longitude:
-71.2344741
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-11-24
Time:
17:30
Address:
225 BOYLSTON ST
Speed
limit:
10
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On Sunday 11/24/19 at approximately 1730 hours while working in marked unit n499 I was dispatched to the parking lot on the rt9 side of 225 Boylston Street (Bloomingdales) for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of motor vehicle 2, GIRARD Kathleen, who states that she was driving from the 2nd aisle of parking spots into the main travel lane to attempt to exit the mall. When she attempted to turn left she didnt see motor vehicle 1 already in the lane of traffic striking the side of the vehicle. After speaking with GIRARD I spoke with the operator of motor vehicle 1, SONG Guang min. SONG did not speak english, but he corroborated what GIRARD had stated by using a translation app on his cell phone. GIRARD had damage to the front of her vehicle and SONG had damage to the drivers side of his vehicle. Both vehicles were still operable and were driven from the scene. Neither party was injured
Keywords:
Crash, Phone, Solar
Dcc:
Failed to yield
Report
url:
Image
url:
Latitude:
42.3213504
Longitude:
-71.177129
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-11-26
Time:
14:11
Address:
140 BRANDEIS RD
Speed
limit:
15
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
On 11/26/19 at 14:11 hours, I responded to Newton South High School located at 140 Brandeis Road for a two car motor vehicle accident involving a school transport van for the City of Newton and another vehicle. No injuries were reported. The road conditions at the time were dry and the weather was a mix of sun and clouds. Traffic conditions were heavy due to the release of school at the time. Operator of MV# 1 states he was operating straight ahead eastbound on Brandeis Road awaiting the backed up traffic in front of him that was entering the right roundabout for the main entrance to the high school. While doing so, he states that MV # 2 came up and passed him on the left to go around the traffic. MV # 2 then clipped his vehicle on the driver's side front quarter panel while passing him. I observed no visible damage to the quarter panel area and scuff marks to the left front rim which possibly were from the accident. Operator of MV # 2 states she was also operating straight ahead eastbound on Brandeis Road awaiting the backed up traffic in front. She states that once there was an opening in the roadway ahead of her, she signaled her left directional and started to pass traffic on the left. While doing so, she says that MV # 1 suddenly pulled out to the left without signaling and struck her vehicle on the front passenger side. I observed minor scuff marks to the front passenger quarter panel area and slight damage to the metal grate footstep on the passenger side. The operator was also transporting two students for the City of Newton through JSC Transportation Services at the time. Both students attend Newton South High School. Digital photos taken of the scene and damage.
Keywords:
Crash, Pictures, School, Solar
Dcc:
Unknown
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url:
Image
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Latitude:
42.3135234
Longitude:
-71.1865424
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-12-20
Time:
12:39
Address:
175 BOYLSTON ST
Speed
limit:
25
Violation
cited:
yes
Narrative:
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.
Keywords:
Citation, Ems, Glare, Hospital, Solar, Walk
Dcc:
Glare
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Latitude:
42.3216347
Longitude:
-71.1749764
Location:
Case
number:
Date:
2019-12-21
Time:
07:57
Address:
64 HOMER ST
Speed
limit:
30
Violation
cited:
no
Narrative:
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.
Keywords:
Airbag, Crash, Glare, Solar
Dcc:
Visibility obstructed
Report
url:
Image
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Latitude:
42.3350688
Longitude:
-71.1962327
Location:
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