crash_reports

On the above date/time I responded to Washington Street at St. James for a two motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival with the operator of vehicle one stated he was stopped at the red traffic signal and was struck from behind. I spoke with the operator of vehicle two who stated that she was traveling on Washington Street she applied her brakes to slow for the red traffic signal. She stated when she applied her brakes due to the decline icy roadway her vehicle slid into vehicle one. Passenger in vehicle two stated the same as operator two. Due to the damage on vehicle two was towed by Tody's towing of 1354 Washington Street 617-527-0013 to their tow lot. No injuries all parties advised.

The operator of MV1 stated he was traveling Northbound on Centre St. at the intersection of Hyde Ave. when a vehicle in front of him braked. When he stepped on his brakes to slow down, MV1 skidded on ice off to the right into the "Speed Limit 25" sign, knocking it over. Tody's responded and pulled the vehicle off of the sign and the vehicle was able to be driven from the scene safetly. No injuries were reported. Photos of the sign were submitted to the IT bureau to be attatched to this report.

On Tuesday January 22nd 2019 at approximately 1615 hours I responded to a two car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Beacon Street and Crescent Ave, both are public ways in the City of Newton. At the time of the accident the current weather conditions were clear and dry with the road conditions extremely icy and snow covered. Upon arrival the medics were evaluating the operator of MV1 for slight back pain. The operator of MV1 signed a patient refusal and stated she was headed westbound on Beacon Street and stopped at the intersection of Crescent Ave, attempting to turn left. The operator of MV1 stated she came to a complete stop and had her left turn signal on waiting to turn onto Crescent Ave. She states MV2 then rear ended her and she pulled over the side of the road to wait for police assistance. MV1 was completely disabled with major rear end damage. MV1 was towed by Todys. The operator of MV2 stated he was traveling behind MV1 and attempted to stop behind MV1 but due to the icy road conditions, MV2 failed to stop and collided with MV1. The operator of MV2 refused medical attention and was able to drive MV2 from the scene.

Oper of Veh #1 stated he was stopped for stop sign and was struck by vehicle #2. Oper of veh # 2 stated she was traveling SB on Bridge Street and tried to stop but unable to because of the icy conditions. Skidded into a left turn causing her rear end to hit Veh # 1. The road was a sheet of ice and there were multiple accidents in the area. Passenger of veh # 2 was checked by medics and mom signed a refusal.

MV1 was slowing as she approached the stop sign at Christina St. She began sliding due to the icy roads. MV2 began sliding down the road and rear ended MV1. Goddard St was very icy at the time of the MVA.

Operator of MV#1 stated that she was driving west on Tyler Ter, approaching Pleasant St. Operator stated that she lost control of the vehicle when she hit a patch of ice. Operator stated that she then went across Pleasant St and struck the sidewalk, and came to rest in the driveway of 126 Pleasant St. Airbags deployed, medics were called to the scene, and all parties cleared with a patient refusal. MV#1 was towed by Todys.

Oper of vehicle # 1 stated that he was traveling EB on Watertown Street and was going through intersection when MV # 2 came into intersection from Pearl Street. Both streets are public ways maintained by the city of Newton. Unsure if it slid on ice or just went through red light. Oper 1 swerved in an attempt to avoid collision but vehicles still collided. Vehicle # 2 immediately left the area. Bumper was hanging off of vehicle # 1. And Oper # 2 stated he had a witness that I was unable to talk too. MV 2 was described as a gray Nissan Pathfinder with RI reg XS837. Dispatch ran XS837 and it came back registered to a gray 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. Due to amount of damage and description given I mailed the owner of MV 2 a citation for Leaving the Scene of Property Damage. No injuries. No tows.

At approximately 0110HRs on Sunday February 17, 2019, I was dispatched to the area of Dedham St. and Spiers Rd. (both public ways in the City of Newton), for a report of a motor vehicle vs pole accident with injury, airbag deployment and entrapment. Upon arrival, I exited my cruiser with my medical bag and AED and went to assist the motorist involved in the crash. MV1 (MA Passenger: 255ZA9) was completely off the roadway and on the shoulder of the road (facing Eastbound) with its nose contacting the light pole ( Verizon Pole #:103/80), which was now broken and listing to the side. Attempts to open the doors were unsuccessful and I attempted to communicate with the operator through a partially broken driver's window frame which was bent. The operator was slumped forward with his hand cradling his head and he was unable to speak, but was breathing. Newton Fire arrived and attempted to gain access to the vehicle via several manual tools with no success and instead deployed the Jaws of Life which was successful. Newton Fire also made entry into the rear passenger compartment because we viewed a child's car seat and checked with negative results for any child in the vehicle. Once the operator was cut out of his seatbelt and safely out of MV1 and on board Newton Medic 1, I entered the ambulance where he was identified as Mark Topham. It should be noted that Topham was having difficulty answering basic questions such as his name, date of birth, today's date, Etc. At one point when he was asked what today's date was, he gave his birth date of February 21, 1983 and it took him several attempts to say his last name, I had to run him over the air with a partial name to ascertain who he is. Also of note, in my presence and that of Sgt. Devine, Topham informed the medics that he had been consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the crash. Upon viewing the scene, I noted that the roadway was lit and I did not observe any skid marks on the dry, ice-free payment, indicating that there was unlikely any braking or swerving to avoid the collision. I spoke to the reporting party, Lindsay Giardina, she stated that she was traveling on Dedham St. when she heard what she believed to be a motor vehicle crash. When she came upon said crash, she attempted to assist the operator, as she was an off duty firefighter. She was unable to gain access to the inside of the vehicle, but communicated to the operator in the same manor as I did. She stated that she was able to smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the operator. Topham was transported to Beth Israel of Boston, where he was assigned patient record number 3109921. I attempted to speak with him at the hospital, but was unable to do so because of his current state; I noted several injuries on Topham, such as a bloody lip, a wound to his lower left side and a wound to his left leg. Due to Topham's statements onboard of Medic 1 and Lindsay Giardina's observations, I will be charging Topham with one count of violating MGL Ch.90 S. 24 K OUI Liquor 2nd Offence, one count of violating MGL Ch.90 S. 24 E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and one count of violating MGL Ch. 89 S. 4A Marked Lanes Violation via MA Criminal Citations which I placed in the mail. Additionally, I will be seeking a subpoena for Topham's blood work from the hospital. Note: The crash occurred on the Newton/Boston line, Newton dispatch's GPS indicated that the crash was in Newton. I took several pictures of the scene and have forwarded them to IT to be attached to this report. I completed and filled an NPD Motor Vehicle Tow Inventory Form and Officer Boudrot stood by for the tow.

Oper of Veh # 1 stated he was going WB on Beacon Street and wasn't able to stop at red light due to the icy roads. He struck Veh # 2 in the middle of the intersection. Oper of Veh 2 stated she had a green light when she was going through intersection and saw veh # 1 go through intersection and hit her. Veh # 1 had a plow equipped was unable to put that in diagram. No Injuries, No Tows

OPERATOR OF MV 1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON NEWTONVILLE AVE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT THE STOP SIGN BY WALNUT ST. MV 1 STATED HE WAS THEN REAR ENDED BY MV 2. OBSERVED NO DAMAGE TO MV 1 AND NO INJURIES REPORTED. OPERATOR OF MV 1 WAS ADAMANT THAT MV 2'S FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS COVERED IN ICE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. OPERATOR OF MV 2 STATED SHE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON NEWTONVILLE AVE AND COULDN'T STOP IN TIME WHEN MV 1 STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF HER. MV 1 STATED SHE BARELY TAPPED MV 1. I OBSERVED NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

Vehicle 1 was traveling northbound on Waverly ave when she was attempting to turn left onto Tremont St. Vehicle 2 was traveling straight on Waverly ave. Vehicle 1 attempted to take a left hand turn and hit vehicle 2 head on. There was no damage or scratches to either vehicle. Operator of vehicle 1 was complaining of arm and shoulder pain, but stated she had privious back pain from an earlier incident. Med 2 arrived on scene and evaluated the operator. At that time operator of vehicle 1 had an ice pack on her sholder and was attempting to rotate her arm to assess the pain. Operator of vehicle 1 requested her vitals to be checked multiple times to make sure she they were stable. Operator of vehicle 1 signed a patient refusal form to not be treated.

Operator of Vehicle # 1 states she was traveling straight ahead at the speed limit (30 mph) (SB) on Grove Street approaching Pierrepont Road when she lost control of the vehicle due to the ice/slush on the roadway. She then veered off to the right side of the road and struck Verizon utility pole number 85/155 with her front end head on at Grove and Pierrepont Rd. I observed heavy front end damage to the front end/passenger side front of the vehicle and it was towed by Tody's. There was no damage to the utility pole. There is a decline in elevation to the roadway in this area and the road conditions were slippery due to the current snowstorm that was producing snow and freezing rain at the time.

MV1 was traveling SOUTH on Lowell Ave when it saw MV2 in the intersection, hit his brakes and slid into the passenger side door of MV2. MV2 had a stop sign, had to inch past the stop sign to see oncoming traffic coming from the North. MV2 believed she was clear to proceed through the intersection (Austin St @ Lowell Ave) when MV1 collided with her vehicle. The conditions were extremely icy on the roads and dark. Traffic was congested and this intersection is dangerous as drivers from the EAST side of Austin St have to proceed past the stop sign to observe traffic coming over the bridge from Lowell Ave. No injuries. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's.

On 12/19/2019 while assigned to WNSQ I took a report at the front desk of NPD HQ for a past single motor vehicle cash. On 12/19/2019 Vehicle 1 was on Exeter St attempting to turn around in the driveway of 1536 Commonwealth Ave. While entering the driveway Vehicle 1 slid on a patch of ice and exited the roadway. The vehicle came to final rest in the front yard of 1526 Commonwealth Ave. No injuries were reported. No vehicles required a tow. Vehicle 1 had no visible damage. It should be noted that at the time of the crash the weather was clear with freezing temperatures. The area had just experienced snow and freezing rain precipitation on 12/17/2019. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that after sliding into the front yard she was able to drive Vehicle 1 back on to Exeter St. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that while she was exiting the front yard her tires were spinning and may have caused minor damage to the lawn. The operator of Vehicle 1 stated that she attempted to notify the homeowner of 1526 Commonwealth Ave but nobody appeared to be home. Officer Claflin N493 responded to 1526 Commonwealth Ave and tried to raise the homeowner with negative results. Officer Claflin observe tire tracks in the front yard but due to the presence of snow and ice it is unknown how much damage had been done. No phone number is listed for the homeowner of 1526 Commonwealth Ave as a result I will mail notification of this crash to the homeowner.

ON 1-19-2020 AT APPROX. 0733HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WALTHAM ST AND CRAFT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING S-BOUND ON WALTHAM HEADING ONTO CRAFT. SHE STATES AT THE INTERSECTION SHE SLID ON THE ICY SURFACE AND WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO A UTILITY POLE ON THE ISLAND AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRAFT AND WALTHAM. I CHECKED THE AREA WHERE SHE STATED SHE BEGAN HER SLIDE AND IT WAS SLIPPERY FROM THE COMBINATION O F FALLING SNOW AND FREEZING TEMPERATURE. VEHICLE #1 HAD EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, A FLAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE, AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE #1 WAS TOWED BY TODYS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 REPORTED NO INJURIES AND SIGNED A PATIENT REFUSAL. DRIVER ADVISED TO CONTACT HER INSURANCE COMPANY. CLEARED AREA WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

Based on observations and statements made, the following occurred. M/V#1 was travelling west on Commonwealth Ave. and attempted to turn left onto Old Colony Rd. Due to the icy conditions of the road, and speed too fast for conditions, M/V#1 only angled slightly to the left, and slid into a snowbank, and the curb on Commonwealth Ave. knocking down a city light pole. The vehicle was towed by Tody's.

MV#1 was traveling north on Woodchester Rd, attempting to make a left turn onto the west bound side of Mandalay Rd. Due to freezing conditions and light rain, both of these roads were covered in a layer of ice. When MV#1 attempted to make the left turn, the vehicle slipped around the corner and struck a fire hydrant at the corner of above mentioned roads. City of Newton water department was called out to inspect the hydrant, and N522 arrived on scene and took pictures. Passenger in MV#1 was transported to NWH for possible neck injury. MV#1 was driven off scene by operator.

MV1 operator states she was stopped at the traffic light on Commonwealth Avenue when MV2 was on Centre Street turning right eastbound slid from the ice roadway into the front end of MV1. MV1 operator had no injuries and the vehicle sustained mild damage to the front of the vehicle. I spoke to Operator 2 on the phone. MV2 operator states he was turning right onto Commonwealth Avenue when his vehicle lost control because of the slick roadway. MV2 operator stated he was at fault. MV2 had very little damage to the front of the vehicle due to it being a larger vehicle. MV2 operator had no injuries. No tow was needed for either vehicles. Operator 2 shared information with operater 1, he left prior to our arrival.

MV1 Operator states she was traveling southbound on Centre Street when an orange Chevrolet Camaro rear ended her vehicle. MV2 did not stop for the accident and continued driving. The road ways were slick from ice. MV1 operator had no injures. I attempted to contact MV2 operator but was unsuccessful. Due to there being minimal to no damage to MV1 we will not be seeking charges for MV2 Operator for leaving the scene of property damage at this time. Traffic has been updated to follow up with this report. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I attempted to make contact with the registered owner of MV2, Mr. Jorge Ramirez S17331100, with a negative result. A "Hit and Run" inquiry was mailed to the address listed for Mr. Ramirez with the registry.

The operator of MV#1 stated he was traveling west on Derby St when MV#2 entered his lane of travel from Noble St and crash occurred. The operator of MV#2 stated he was traveling south on Noble St approaching Derby St and was unable to stop due to the icy conditions. MV#2 then entered Derby St and crash occurred with MV#1. No tows and no injuries.

On 02/05/22, while assigned to N496 I was dispatched to Comm Ave. @ Old Colony Rd for a two MV accident. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1 who stated he was driving Westbound on Comm Ave. He stated that MV2 which was driving Eastbound on Comm Ave lost control due to the icy road conditions. MV1 stated that MV2 lost control, hit a snow bank and swerved into his lane causing the accident. The operator of MV2 stated that he was driving eastbound on Comm ave when he lost control of the MV due to the icy conditions of the road. The operator of MV2 stated that he lost control and hit a snow bank which caused him to swerve into the westbound lane. Todys's arrived on scene and took possession of MV2. EMS arrived on scene and both parties refused medical attention.

MV1 was traveling eastbound on Mill St when bearing to the left to continue straight on Mill St. MV1 Operator lost control of the vehicle due to black ice on the road way. MV1 came to a stop in a snowbank at Mill St and Morton St. Todys came and removed the vehicle.

On Sunday 2/13/22 at approximately 1746 hours while assigned to marked unit n501 patrolling division n495, I was dispatched to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Homer St. for a report of a single car MVA into a traffic signal. Upon arrival I observed Ma Reg 9LL519 on the island facing eastbound in the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Homer St. The vehicle hit and knocked the traffic signal off its base and landed in the eastbound lane of Homer Street. Operator, O'CONNOR James, states he was travelling Eastbound on Commonwealth Ave and attempted to turn right onto Homer Street. He was unable to pull out of the turn due to the snowy and icy conditions and slid into and knocked over the traffic signal. I was able to move the signal out of the lane of traffic and onto the center island and Dagle Electric was notified. Two pictures were taken and attached to this report. O'CONNOR's vehicle was inoperable and was towed by Tody's. At the time of the accident it was difficult to determine what the damage was. Most serious damage appears to be to the under carriage, rendering the vehicle inoperable.

On Sunday February 13, 2022 at approx. 1751 hours I responded to Beacon Street at Washington Street for a report of a two motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival on scene I observed the roadway to be very icy and snow. Another Officer was at the same intersection from another crash that happened just prior to this one. I spoke with the operator and passenger of vehicle one. They both stated they were stopped at the red traffic signal on Beacon Street at Washington Street when they felt impact in the rear of their vehicle from vehicle two. I spoke with operator of vehicle two who stated she was traveling north on Beacon Street observed the red traffic signal and the vehicle one stopped. She stated he applied the vehicles brakes and the vehicle started to slide uncontrollable down hill. She tried to turn to avoid vehicle one and her vehicle lost control and spun around and had impact with vehicle one. There were no reported injuries at this time and all parties advised of the process. This crash was unavoidable due to weather conditions, Beacon Street was a sheet of ice and the roadway was not treated. A notification was made to have a sander to arrive on scene to treat the roadway before we could even move the impacted vehicles and prevent further crashes.

On Sunday February 13, 2022 at approx. 1856 hours I was traveling north on Walnut Street approaching the intersection of Prospect Ave when I observed a two motor vehicle crash with City property damage. Upon arrival on scene I activated my emergency lights and exited my cruiser to check on all parties and notified dispatch of the crash. I observed both vehicles had airbag deployment and notified for medics to respond. The operator of vehicle one stated he was traveling north on Walnut Street when vehicle two traveled through Prospect Ave onto Walnut Street into his path of travel causing impact. The operator of vehicle two stated he was traveling east, down hill on Prospect Ave, he applied his brakes and his vehicle slide uncontrollable downhill through the intersection onto Walnut Street where vehicle one had impact with his vehicle, which caused him to spin around onto the curb striking a City tree and sidewalk. The vehicle was close to a retaining wall belonging to 580 Walnut Street but did not appear to have had contact. Fire and medics arrive on scene, to check on both parties due to both vehicles having airbag deployment. Both parties declined medical treatment and stated they did not have any injuries. Prospect Ave and Walnut Street were both covered with ice/snow and untreated. I notified for a sander to treat the roadways which was a contributing factor of the crash. Todys towing arrived on scene and towed both vehicles to their tow lot. All parties advised of the process. I took pictures of the City property damage that I will download at the I.T. Bureau.

The Operator of MV1(Ma Reg 4DKA19) was traveling SB on Bridge St approaching the stop sign at Watertown Street when his vehicle was struck head on. Operator of MV1 stated the operator of MV2 came into his lane of traffic when he turned onto Bridge Street. The Operator of MV2 (Ma reg 1CV892) stated he was traveling WB on Watertown Street when he turned right onto Bridge Street. Operator of MV2 stated he lost control of his vehicle do to ice on the roadway. This caused his vehicle to swerve into the oncoming lane striking MV1 head on. Both vehicle sustained minor damage and did not require a tow. Medic 2 arrived on scene to evaluate the operator of MV1 for possible minor injuries. Operator of MV1 signed a refusal and both parties drove away from the scene safely.