crash_reports

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.

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

On Friday, December 4, 2020 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 34 Etsy Farm Road, Newton for a report of a crash involving a City of Newton contracted Waste Management truck. Etsy Farm Road 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 met with the operator of MV1, Cameron Jacques (S82958796). Jacques stated he was operating a 2014 Mack 600 (MA CON: R46465) southbound on Etsy Farm Road. Jacques stated there were two vehicles parked on opposite sides of the road as he was attempting to continue straight past both vehicles. The rear passenger side tire area of his vehicle made contact with the rear bumper area of the vehicle to his left (MV2). MV2 is a 2010 Lexus RX450 that was parked unoccupied facing northbound in the southbound lane across from 34 Etsy Farm Road. The rear bumper of MV2 was damaged and removed from the vehicle as a result of the crash. The registered owner of MV2, Pine Cone Construction, was advised. Jacques and his passenger Jose Lux de Leon reported no injuries. Photos were taken of the damage to both vehicles and submitted to the IT Bureau.

On Thursday, December 10, 2020 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area 1185 Walnut Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a City of Newton vehicle. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Walnut Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. The Operator of MV1, Paula Khoury, stated she was parked in front of 1185 Walnut Street, Newton. Ms. Khoury stated while operating a 2018 Kia Sorento (MA: 7HK496), she attempted to leave her parking spot. Ms. Khoury stated she looked back into traffic and did not observe any vehicles. Ms. Khoury stated she attempted to merge into the southbound travel lane of Walnut Street when the front driver side of her vehicle crashed into the middle passenger side of a passing pick up truck. Ms. Khoury reported no injuries. I observed damage to the front driver side of MV1. The operator of MV2, Brian Napolitano, stated he was operating a City of Newton owned 2008 Ford pick up truck (MA MVN: M1653A) southbound on Walnut Street. Mr. Napolitano stated as he was passing the area of 1185 Walnut Street, a black SUV parked to his right attempted to leave it's parking spot and merge into traffic. Mr. Napolitano stated MV1 crashed into the passenger side of his vehicle. I observed minor damage to the middle passenger side of MV2. Mr. Napolitano reported no injuries. Mr. Napolitano worked for the City of Newton DPW. Photos were taken of the damage to both vehicle and submitted to the IT Bureau.

Woinshet Melesse was operating Ma Reg 2AZL35 (vehicle #2) S/B on Needham St. Melesse states that vehicle #1 pulled out of the parking lot striking her vehicle on the right front side. Fouad Moahammed was operating Ma Reg7EA349 (vehicle #1) attempting to take a left turn out of the parking lot onto Needham St. Mohammed could not give me an explanation as to what happened at the accident. She stated that the sun was in her eyes, however, the sun was over her right shoulder and not facing her vehicle. No injures, no tows.

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.