crash_reports

MV Operator states he was traveling straight ahead when his Ford Transit slid out of control because of the severe snow storm. MV Operator slid into a small concrete median/island in the middle of the intersection. The Motor Vehicle's steering wheel air bag deployed when hitting the island. The MV Operator and the passenger did not suffer any injuries and denied medical attention. The Motor Vehicle sustained damage to the front center and was Towed by Tody's Service Inc as it was inoperable.

Operator of MV1 said her vehicle was parked in front of 45 Westbourne Rd since approximately 08:00hrs and she had not moved it. Operator of MV1 said when she attempted to leave at approximately 18:12hrs she observed that there was damage done to her driver side door and driver side quarter panel. Operator of MV1 observed a note on her windshield with a phone number to call regarding the accident. Operator of MV1 said after attempting to call the phone number numerous times she called the Newton Police to assist. I was able to contact the Operator of the second vehicle and speak to him regarding the accident. Operator of MV2 said he was backing out of the driveway of 40 Westbourne rd when he bumped into MV1. Operator of MV2 said he did not know who owned MV1 and left his phone number to speak with the owner of MV1. There was a small amount of damage done to the driver side door along with the driver side quarter panel of MV1 and no damage to MV2. There were no injuries and MV1 was able to drive away from the scene.

Operator of MV1 states she was traveling straight ahead, eastbound on Watertown Street when MV2 attempted to make an illegal U-turn. Operator of MV1 states she then struck the front left of MV2. Operator of MV2 states he made an illegal U-turn on Watertown Street when MV1 struck the front left of his vehicle. MV1 sustained damage to the front right of the vehicle and MV2 sustained damage to the front left of the vehicle. MV1 and MV2 were both towed by Tody's Service Inc. Operator of MV1 had no injuries. Operator of MV2 was checked by medics on scene but denied medical attention. Operator of MV2 was mailed a citation for his illegal U-turn.

On 03/20/222, I responded to Washington Street @ Hovey St for a 2 car MV accident. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of MV 1, who stated that she was on the left lane on Washington St waiting to turn left onto Hovey street. She stated that the oncoming vehicles stopped for her to turn left on Hovey St when MV2 swerved around the vehicles and crashed into her causing major damage to the center front and right side of the MV. The operator of MV1 stated that she had a dash cam that caught the whole accident on video and they she would provide the video so I can view it. I then spoke to the operator of MV2, who stated that he was driving in far right lane Westbound on Washington St when the operator of MV1 turned left and hit him causing major damage to the center front and left side of the vehicle. He stated that he had the right of way and that there were no cars in front him which is why he continued driving straight. He also stated that he did nothing wrong and that he was following the speed limit. The operator of MV1 was able to send the dash cam footage from the accident. Based on my observations the video was consistent with the statement that operator of MV1 gave. In the video it is clear that MV1 had the right of way to make the left turn onto Hovey St. The operator of MV2 was mailed Mass Uniform Citation T1445888 fir M.G.L 89 4A Marked Lanes violation. I am mailing the citation due to the fact the that operator of MV2 had left the scene already. Medics arrived on scene and a patient refusal was signed. Todys arrived on scene and took possession of both motor vehicles.

Operator of MV1 said she was traveling Southbound on Cherry Street and was slowly merging into the left turn lane. Operator of MV1 said MV2 exited the parking lot next to 437 Cherry Street and was attempting to turn Southbound onto Cherry Street and struck MV1. Operator of MV1 said MV2 left prior to my arrival and that they loosely exchanged information. There was minimal damage to the front passenger bumper of MV1. I attempted to contact the owner of MV2 numerous times yielding negative results. There were no injuries and both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene.

Operator #1 stated he took a left on Alban Rd from Mossfield Rd when the top of his cement truck collided with power lines from pole 72 to 79 Alban Rd. The impact caused two poles to break and fall, four poles to lean and all power, cable and other utility wires were pulled down. Residents in the area said the pole had been repaired earlier in the week and the wires had not been mounted high enough. The meter was pulled out of 79 Alban Rd. Eversource and Comcast arrived on scene. Barriers were provided by DPW until a detail officer was assigned to the location. Operator#1 contacted his mechanic who rendered the truck safe to drive. No injuries reported.

On 3/28/22 at approximately 0825 hours I was dispatched to 27 Oak Street for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash that just occurred. The original call for the incident was placed by the operator of motor vehicle #1, LEVIN Nina. LEVIN stated to Dispatcher Ciccone she was just involved in a minor crash with her neighbor at 23 Oak St. NEVIN stated she was leaving to pick up someone that needed a ride but would be right back. She further stated there is a long standing and ongoing neighbor problem with the person in the other vehicle and she did not want to speak with her without an Officer present. Upon arrival at the address LEVIN was already back on scene and began telling me what had occurred when the operator of the other vehicle, DELORIE Diane, came down the driveway and became confrontational with LEVIN and myself. I Instructed her to go back to her vehicle and wait for me to come up to her. LEVIN continued to tell me that she was backing down the driveway toward Oak St. and as she backed onto Oak St. she did not see the other vehicle and struck the front of DELORIE's vehicle with the rear of hers. After speaking with LEVIN I went to speak with DELORIE and stated there was no need to be confrontational as there was no intent and this was simply an accident. I asked DELORIE what happened and she stated she was travelling Southbound on Oak Street and slowed to a stop to take a right into her driveway at 23 Oak Street. DELORIE stated LEVIN was backing down the driveway at a high rate of speed and backed out of the driveway striking the front of her vehicle. Both LEVIN and DELORIE have a shared driveway and DELORIE needed to wait for LEVIN to exit before she could proceed into her driveway. DELORIE stated to me she felt it was done on purpose and wanted LEVIN cited and charged for leaving the scene. I informed DELORIE this did not constitute Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash - Property Damage as LEVIN reported the crash before DELORIE called. DELORIE and her husband disagreed with my assessment of the incident. DELORIE's husband insisted this constituted Leaving the Scene and DELORIE insisted backing out of a driveway was not permitted by State Law. I informed both parties that LEVIN would be given a verbal warning regarding failure to use care in backing but no citations would be issued There was minor damage caused to the passenger side front bumper of DELORIE's vehicle and no damage to the rear of LEVIN's vehicle.

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.