crash_reports

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that he stopped, prior to proceeding through the Stop Sign Southbound at Lewis St, and Newtonville Ave prior to colliding with the bicyclist. The bicyclist stated that he was travelling Westbound on Newtonville Ave prior to colliding with Vehicle #1. Vehicle #1 was cited for a violation of M.G.L. Ch.89/S.9-Stop Sign. It should be noted that the bicyclist was wearing a helmet, and a rear flasher, however wore no other bright, or reflective clothing. All parties declined medical attention. Pictures of the scene were taken by me, and placed in the IT box.

On Friday March 15th 2019 at approximately 0730 hours I responded to the intersection of Beacon Street and Herrick Road for a report of a hit and run involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time of the accident was cloudy and the road conditions were dry. Both streets are public ways in the City of Newton. Upon arrival I observed the victim identified as Glenn Butcher (MA OLN S36552335), inside the ambulance getting medical attention. Butcher was getting a bandage applied to his left leg and complained of leg, back and neck pain. Butcher appeared visibly shaken and in pain. Butcher stated he had the green traffic light and was travelling eastbound on Beacon Street crossing Centre Street and then continuing straight crossing Herrick Road. Butcher stated MV1 was travelling westbound on Beacon Street and took a left turn onto Herrick Road and collided into his bicycle. Butcher states upon impact he flipped over his bicycle and landed on the hood of MV1, before rolling off and landing on the ground. Butcher states he was wearing his helmet which was present. Butcher states his bicycle ended up partially under MV1. Butcher states the operator of MV1 pulled his vehicle to the side of the road and got out of his vehicle and spoke to several witnesses briefly. Butcher states the operator then left the scene without properly exchanging information and did not wait for the police to arrive. Butcher described the vehicle as a dark gray Honda, and described the operator as an older white male, 5'10 approximately 80 years old with white hair. Butcher was also able to provide an email address for another bicyclist who witnessed the accident. The witness left his information with Butcher prior to my arrival. Fire fighters on scene were able to get the registration number of the vehicle from the witness (MA REG 4CX148) and gave it to Officers on scene. Butcher was transported by Medic 1 to NWH with minor injuries. His bicycle had visible damage to the frame area and skid marks were present on both tires. 19 photographs of the scene and the bicycle were taken and sent to the IT dept. email. Officer Gabriel transported the bicycle to the station where it was logged into Property & Evidence for safekeeping. Dispatch was able to query the registration which came back to a gray, 2010 Honda Accord registered to a Matthew Sugarman (MA OLN S38601397), out of W. Roxbury. Dispatch contacted the Boston Police Dept. and had them send an Officer to the address to try to make contact with Sugarman. Sugarman was advised to contact the Newton Police Dept. and I was able to speak with him on the telephone. Sugarman states he was driving the vehicle today and was involved in an accident with a bicycle. Sugarman states he was travelling westbound on Beacon Street and was taking a left onto Centre Street not Herrick Road. While speaking with Sugarman he seemed confused as to his location during the accident and was adamant that he was turning left onto Centre Street and not Herrick Road. I advised Sugarman that I was on scene with the first responding Officers and the accident clearly occurred at the intersection of Beacon Street and Herrick Road based upon the final resting place of the bicycle. Sugarman went on to state that his vehicle was already turning when the bicycle struck his vehicle and he believed it was the bicyclists fault. I advised Sugarman it appears the bicyclist had the right of way since it was traveling straight and that because his vehicle was taking a left turn, he failed to yield for on coming traffic at an intersection. When asked why he did not stay at the scene of the accident Sugarman stated he got out of his vehicle and spoke to the bicyclist and he "seemed okay". Sugarman states he then left the scene while the victim was still sitting on the ground. I asked Sugarman if he had ever been involved in accident before and he replied "no." I advised Sugarman that I am currently looking at his drivers history and see nine accidents that he was involved in. Sugarman stated "he has never been in accident like this before." I then asked Sugarman what the law states when you are involved in an accident and he was not able to provide me with an answer. I advised him that the law states you must stop and exchange information before leaving the scene of an accident. Again he stated the bicyclist seemed okay and "he had somewhere to be so he left." Sugarman has an extensive drivers history including nine surchargeable accidents, reckless operation, two different charges of leaving the scene property damage and two immediate threat affidavits filed against him. I advised Sugarman that I will be mailing him a citation for Ch89 s8 Fail to yield to oncoming traffic, and Ch90 s24 Leaving the scene of personal injury. I also filed an immediate threat form with the registry. I emailed the witness using the information he provided to the Newton Fire Dept that was on scene and received a phone call back from the witness identified as Bruce Adams. See witness report for his statements. I contacted the Bank of America located at 808 Beacon Street in Newton, as they are the closest business to that intersection with video surveillance. I spoke with George Walsh (781-834-8275) who stated they do not have any working cameras on that side of the building to the bank. For this report the bicyclist is entered as a non-motorist for validation purposes. Witness Bruce Adams (MA OLN S96398108) stated that he was riding his bicycle travelling behind the victim about 100 feet away. Adams states he was watching the victim and had a clear view of him as he travelled behind him, through the green traffic light heading eastbound on Beacon Street. Adams stated he witnessed MV1 travelling westbound on Beacon Street take a sharp left turn onto Herrick Road which turns into Union Street. Adams stated that the vehicle turned left colliding into the bicycle and there was no possible way the bicyclist had time to stop to avoid the collision. Adams stated the victim flew over his handle bars and fell on top of MV1's hood and then landed on the ground. Adams stated the victim's bicycle was stuck under MV1's front bumper. Adams stated the operator of MV1 backed his vehicle up with the bicycle still attached to his vehicle bumper and pulled MV1 over to the side of the road. The operator then got out of his vehicle and walked up to the victim who was laying on the ground visibly in pain. Adams stated the operator asked the victim if he was okay to which the victim did not immediatley reply as he was visibly shaken up. Adams stated the operator then walked back to his vehicle and attempted to leave the scene and that is when Adams stood infront of MV1 to stop him from leaving the scene. Adams stated he then removed the bicycle from underneath the bumper of MV1 and placed it on the side of the road. Adams stated the operator got out of his vehicle again and walked up to the victim and asked him "what do you want to do?". Adams stated the victim did not respond and that is when the operator got back into his vehicle and drove away, leaving the scene before any emergency response arrived. Adams stated he was able to memorize MV1's registration and stayed with the victim until police, fire and medics arrived. He stated he gave the fire dept the registration and his contact information prior to leaving the scene.

The operator of vehicle 1 stated that with a green left turn arrow showing, and her left directional on she went to turn onto Waltham Street from Crafts Street when all of the sudden she hit a bicyclist. She stated she did not see the bicyclist at all prior to him hitting her car. The bicyclist stated does not remember anything from the accident at this time. The bicyclist was traveling southbound on Crafts Street and appears to have entered the intersection of Crafts and Waltham Street without stopping and while a red light was showing. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, he was not wearing any reflective clothing(dark green jacket), and the bike did not have any lights. The bike was taken to support services for safe keeping by Ofc. J.March. Vehicle#1 was towed away by Tody's towing due to extensive damage. Bicyclist was transported to Beth Israel hospital for several trauma injuries. Pictures of scene was taken by me and sent to IT Bureau. Both witness's statements were the same. They stated that they were behind vehicle 1 in traffic and saw that she had on her left dirrectional signal and had a green left arrow signal when vehicle 1 went to turn left onto Waltham Street.

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Centre Street and Wesley Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle. It was also reported that the parties involved were arguing with each other. The weather at the time of the accident was cloudy and the road surface was dry. Centre Street and Wesley Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Abdulaziz Stewart (S04075169). Stewart stated he was operating his 2017 Toyota Camry (MA: 669FM3) at the time of the accident. Stewart stated he came to a stop on Wesley Street (E) at Centre Street and was attempting to take a left turn onto Centre Street. Stewart stated there were no vehicles in the Southbound lane of Centre Street and there was a vehicle stopped in the Northbound lane of Centre Street motioning to him to take his left turn. Stewart stated as he began to start his left turn, a bicyclist crashed into the front passenger area of his vehicle. Stewart stated the bicycle had been traveling Northbound on Centre Street in the Southbound Lane. Stewart stated after the collision the bicyclist was yelling at him and called him a "Nigger". Stewart and his occupant, Miriam Stewart, reported no injuries. Miriam is a student at Bigelow Middle School. I observed minor damage to the front passenger quarter panel area of MV1. I spoke with the bicyclist involved in the accident, Timothy Murtagh (S49233464). Murtagh stated he was traveling Northbound on Centre Street on his Cannondale bicycle in the Southbound lane. Murtagh was not wearing any safety equipment while operating his bicycle (helmet) and was wearing a dark red jacket. Murtagh stated as he approached Wesley Street, MV1 "jammed on the gas" and hit him in the roadway. Murtagh stated he then fell to the ground and landed in the middle of the street. While speaking with Murtagh I told him it was reported to me by the operator of MV1 that he used a racial slur during their interaction. Murtagh acknowledged that he did and stated, "I called him a nigger". I observed moderate damage to the front wheel/rim of Murtagh's bicycle. Murtagh reported no injuries. Murtagh was advised and issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1443441 for Chapter 85, Section 11B (Fail to ride on the correct side of the roadway). Photos were taken at the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. Due to the language used by Murtagh during his exchange with Stewart, Officer Rosenbaum of the Community Services Bureau was made aware of the incident for follow up.

Operator 1 of MV 1 was stopped on Brookline St (E/B) to take a turn onto Ober Rd. A vehicle had let Operator 1 turn onto Ober Rd and while turning a Bicycle struck the passenger side of her vehicle causing minor damage. No injuries to Operator 1 or Passenger of the vehicle. No tow needed and no citation issued. The operator of the bicycle was traveling (w/b) on Brookline st passing the cars on the right side. The bicycle did not see that there was a vehicle stopped in traffic allowing MV 1 to turn onto Ober Rd. Minor injuries to the operator of the bicycle on hands and his right knee. Medics responded and got a signed patient refusal. Pictures were taken of the vehicle, operator of the bicycle and turned into IT for attachment to the report.

The OP. of MV#1 states she was travelling on Beacon Street eastbound with a steady green light and was making a right turn onto Chestnut Street. That's when there was a collision with Bicyclist#1. Bicyclist#1 was travelling eastbound on Beacon Street and approaching the intersection of Chestnut Street. He noticed a non-involved vehicle in the intersection stopped there trying to make a left turn. He observed MV#1 slowly moving around that vehicle and thought MV#1 was going to continue going straight on Beacon Street so he pedaled through. That's when MV#1 was actually making a right turn and they collided together. Bicyclist#1 sustained some mouth injury and unknown bodily injuries. His bicycle sustained some damage to the front wheel and right handle bar. He signed a patient refusal with the medics. The OP. of MV#1 gave Bicyclist#1 a ride and transported his bicycle home. Several pictures were taken of the damaged bicycle. No new damage seen on MV#1 to determine impact location.

Bicyclist was traveling west on Beacon St coming down the hill towards Hobart Rd. He stated that he started braking when his light turned yellow and his brakes malfunctioned and he could not stop before Hobart Rd traffic got a green light. He struck the rear quarter of a red Toyota SUV that came out of Hobart Rd. The MV did stop and check on the bicyclist. The operator took out a video camera and recorded the bicyclist admit that the MVA was his fault. They did not exchange information and the operator stated that he could not wait for police to arrive. The bicyclist signed a medical refusal. Pictures were taken by me of the damaged bicycle. According to the bicyclist, there was no damage to the MV.

Bicyclist was traveling north on Grant Ave with traffic on the right side of the cars. He was intending on traveling straight across Comm Ave. The unknown silver BMW who was traveling next to the bicyclist turned right onto Comm Ave eastbound and struck the bicyclist with rear right part of the car. The BMW continued east on Comm Ave. The bicyclist was knocked from his bike and sustained minor cuts to his legs. His bike was not damaged. He refused medical attention and left the scene prior to amb arrival. No pictures were taken because he left before I could take them.

Vehicle 1 was travelling southbound on Brookline St, and took a right turn onto Lovett St. The operator of the bicycle crashed into the back right of vehicle 1 as it was taking the turn. There was minor damage to the rear of vehicle 1. I observed a dent with a small amount of blood on it. I observed a laceration on the right arm of the operator of the bicycle. The medics evaluated the operator of the bicycle, and cleared with a patient refusal. Pictures were taken, and placed in the IT bureau's mailbox.

Bike One was travelling Eastbound on Auburndale Ave when it appeared the operators front tire came in contact with a slightly raised manhole cover causing the operator to fall off his bike and impact the roadway. The cyclist was wearing a safety helmet but received a laceration around his eye and several lacerations to his arms and legs. He was transported to Beth Israel Boston. I spoke to the bicyclist who was unsure of how the crash occurred. I contacted his brother, Paul Colangelo (603 434-1251) who was advised of the incident. Photos were taken of the crash scene and emailed to the IT Bureau. I placed his bike into support services for safekeeping.

M/V 1 was traveling west on Comm. Ave when his right front bumper came in to contact with the rear tire of a bicycle which was also traveling westbound. There were no injuries or damage.

The operator of MV1 stated he was taking a left onto Waldorf Rd. Westbound from Canterbury Rd. when he saw a child bicyclist traveling Eastbound on Waldorf Rd. in the street. He stated that immediately after, the solar glare from the sun impaired his vision and he could no longer see the child, and at that time the two collided. The left driver's side door area struck the bicyclist, as well as the possible front left tire. The operator and passenger stated they were uninjured. MV1 sustained little to no damage. The bicyclist was identified as CHO, Elena, and she stated she was traveling Eastbound on Waldorf Rd. approaching Canterbury Rd. She stated MV1 took a left onto Waldorf Rd. towards her and at that time she collided with the left side of MV1 and fell off her bike. The rear wheel of the bike was bent due to the collision. Elena stated that she was ok but had right hip pain. She was wearing a helmet, green jacket, blue shirt, black pants, and was riding a pink and white Diamondback bicycle (Serial # A1504026648). Her mother KIM, Kyung arrived on scene and signed a patient refusal with AMB1, and transported her to Harvard Vanguard Wellesley for an evaluation. I took photos of the scene and submitted them to the IT bureau to be attached to this report.

Bicyclist, Tasker Howell, was traveling SOUTH on Watertown St, entering the lane of traffic when MV1 collided with her handlebars and front tire. MV1 (MA Reg: 8SP529, 2018 Ford SUV) was traveling WEST on Watertown St when she collided with the Tasker on the bicycle. MV1 operator, Maria Forgione, stated that while she was traveling on Watertown St, she had a passed a large landscaping truck parked at 857 Watertown St which hindered her seeing Tasker pulling out into traffic on the bicycle. Tasker stated the same, that she saw traffic clear and believed it would be safe to pull out into traffic but the landscaping truck created a blindspot. Tasker was not wearing a helmet. There was damage to MV1 on the passenger front end. Tasker was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Tasker's bicycle was left in her possession at her residence at 871 Watertown St. Pictures were sumbitted to IT.

Operator of MV#1 stated he was travelling westbound on Wolcott St at approximately 25mph. He saw Bicyclist #1 on the sidewalk to his right. He then saw Bicyclist #1 enter the roadway and swerved out of the way to avoid contact. Bicyclist #1 drove into the right side of MV#1. Minor damage to MV#1. Bicyclist #1 stated he was riding his Trek Multi-sport on the sidewalk on Wolcott St when he "made a mistake" and entered the roadway without seeing MV#1. He stated his handlebars made contact with MV#1 and he fell off his bicycle. Bicyclist#1 suffered minor injuries to his elbows. His mother (Elizabeth Viveiros d.o.b. 10/7/66) responded to the scene and signed a patient refusal with the medics. No defects in the sidewalk or roadway. Pictures submitted to IT.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was on the eastbound lane of Washington Street, waiting to make a left turn onto Beacon Street. When he saw there was a break in traffic, he made the left turn and did not see Bicycle#1 coming off the sidewalk, thus colliding with it. The OP. of Bicycle#1 states he was travelling westbound on Washington Street on the sidewalk. He states Washington Street westbound is too dangerous for him to ride on the roadway during rush hour traffic. As he was crossing Beacon Street, Washington Street westbound traffic still had a green light and that's when MV#1 collided into him while making a turn. The OP. of Bicycle#1 was wearing a helmet and had front and rear lights. He did not want me to take his bicycle so he brought it with him to the hospital to be picked up by a family member. Pictures were taken of the damage.

On January 16, 2020 Officer Bergdorf, Sergeant M Wade and I, Officer Guarino responded to Union St @ Langley Rd for a report of a motor vehicle crash into a bicyclist. Upon arrival, both the operator of MV1 and the bicyclist were inside of 45 Union St, "Baramor" to get out of the cold. I spoke with the bicyclist who was complaining of left wrist and left hip/ tailbone pain. The bicyclist was driving Southbound on Langley Rd on the sidewalk on his black bicycle with no lights. He said that as he was traveling on the sidewalk on Langley Rd, crossing the intersection of Union St (just outside of the crosswalk), he was struck on his right front of the bicycle causing him to fall on his left side. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and did not have any lights on his bicycle. He was wearing a blue jacket and dark pants on a black bike. The operator of MV1 spoke with Sergeant M. Wade and Officer Bergdorf. MV1 said that he was traveling East on Union St and stopped at the stop sign and did not see any pedestrians or traffic coming. He proceeded across Langley Rd and struck the bicyclist with the front driver's side of his vehicle. Officer Bergdorf took photos at the scene, which were submitted to IT to be attached to this report. The bicyclist was transported to Newton-Wellesley for medical treatment. His bicycle was transported to his house and secured by Officer Larson.

On Sunday, March 1st 2020, at approximately 5:38pm, I, Officer Brooks, was dispatched to the intersection of Linwood avenue and Watertown street for a bicyclist struck by a MV. Upon my arrival I spoke with the bicyclist who stated she was traveling westbound on Watertown street, and was in the crosswalk at the intersection of Linwood avenue, when she was struck by MV1(MA REG67FD40), which had been traveling southbound on Linwood avenue. The bicyclist stated that the operator of MV1 did not come to a stop at the stop sign. The bicyclist was complaining of minor leg pain, but signed a patient refusal with Cataldo. The bicyclist was dressed in black pants, and a gray sweater, and was not wearing a helmet. The bicycle sustained damage to the handlebars. At the time of the accident the sun was setting, however the street lights had not yet come on. I then spoke with the operator of MV1 who stated she was traveling southbound on Linwood avenue, and was attempting to turn right onto Watertown street when she struck the bicyclist. The operator stated she never saw the bicyclist before the collision. The front of MV1 sustained minor damage. I was able to speak with a witness to the accident over the phone after clearing the scene. The witness stated that MV1 failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Linwood and Watertown street, and that the bicyclist was already well into the crosswalk at the time of the collision. Officer Howes took pictures of the accident scene that have been submitted to the IT bureau. Based of the witness statements MA Uniform citation T2080576 has been mailed to the operator of MV1 for MGL C.89 S.11 Failing to yield for a pedestrian in a cross walk.

On April 16, 2020, while assigned to WN, I took a report at the front desk for a past MVA/Bicyclist hit and run. LISTUNOV, Oleg reported that on 4/15/20, at approximately 2000 hrs, he was traveling on his bicycle Northbound on Chestnut St. approaching the intersection of Boylston St. He stated he did not stop at the stop sign due to the hill decent, at which time he was struck by MV1 on the left side and knocked to the ground. MV1 was traveling Eastbound on the Boylston St. off ramp. LISTUNOV stated MV1 stopped at the stop sign, and probably did not see him as they then proceeded straight into the intersection. LISTUNOV stated the female driver asked if he was okay and then left the scene. He wasn't able to remember any description other than a possibly yellow, orange, or light colored car. LISTUNOV then proceeded home before responding to Brigham and Women's Hospital. He sustained the following injuries: abrasion to the left side of forehead with internal bleeding, left black eye, right dislocated pinky, cut under chin, abrasions and swelling on both knees. I took photos of his injuries and submitted them to the IT bureau. LISTUNOV was riding a black bicycle, and was wearing black jeans, blue jacket, blue baseball hat, and no helmet.

Operator of MV1 stated she was traveling Westbound on Tremont Street and could not see well due to a sun glare. Operator of MV1 further stated when she approached the intersection of Tremont Street at Hibbard Road she struck a pedestrian riding a bicycle. I was able to speak with two witnesses on scene who were friends with Ms. Shokri. Both were approximately 10 feet behind her in the crosswalk before she was struck by MV1. Witness statements are documented in this report. Both parents responded on scene and were entered into this report as non-motorists. Both followed medics to Newton Wellesley Hospital. MV1 sustained moderate front end damage. Pedestrian involved suffered minor injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Operator of MV1 was evaluated on scene and signed a patient refusal. Due to the bicycle being moved prior to my arrival, pictures were not taken on scene. The bicycle was left off the roadway for her friends to pick up. Ms. Skokri was wearing a pink shirt, black shorts and was riding a black bicycle. Ms. Shokri was not wearing any protective equipment.

On June 14, 2020 at approximately 17:13 hours Newton Police responded to Union St at Langley Rd for a report of a motor vehicle crash into bicyclist where the motorist took off. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of Bike1, who informed me that he was traveling eastbound on Union St when he rode his bicycle into the back of MV1. MV1 did not get out of the vehicle and drove away from the scene. Bike1 informed me that he was traveling behind MV1 and observed MV1 traveling slow on Union St at approximately 10-15mph. MV1 stopped at 45 Union St which is when he collided into the rear bumper. Witness 1 said that she saw a white male operator of MV1 and a female passenger. Both the operator and passenger looked behind them and then continued to drive away. it is unknown if the operator was aware that there was a collision. It should be noted that the collision caused a loud yell and bang that multiple people were able to hear. Bike1 did not have any visible damage to his bicycle and declined medical attention. A photograph of MV1 was forwarded to IT to be attached to this report along with a photograph of bike 1.

On Wednesday 6/17/2020 at approx 2116hrs, while assigned to N-494, I responded to the intersection of Walnut St and Comm Ave for MVA involving a bicyclist. The bicyclist, Aziz Boltayev, said he was traveling NB on Walnut St and attempted to cross Comm Ave. He stated that he was in the middle of the intersection when Comm Ave' light signal turned green. Contact was made to MV1s driver side front panel. Boltayev was transported to Beth Israel with serious injuries to his legs. Boltayev was not wearing a helmet nor wearing reflective clothing. His bicycle, a blue Schwinn, had no front head lamp attached in violation of MGL c85 s11B. A citation was issued and mailed to Boltayev. He was wearing a light colored shirt and shorts. Operator of MV1 states that he was on Comm Ave heading WB and stopped at a red light at the intersection of Walnut St. He states that he had a green signal when attempting to cross the intersection and did not see the bicyclist prior to the accident. Pictures were taken and submitted to IT. The Schwinn bike was placed in property and evidence for safekeeping.

The operator of the MV stated she was traveling westbound on Watertown St, and approaching the intersection of Watertown and Craft St. As she approached the intersection, the traffic light turned green and did not see a bicyclist in the crosswalk. Operator of MV1 struck the bicyclist on the front driver side of her vehicle. MV1 had a minor scratch on the driver side front bumper. The bicyclist stated he was in the crosswalk, crossing Watertown Street, heading toward Craft Street, northbound and the walking light was flashing as he was approaching the sidewalk. The bicyclist stated as he was approaching the sidewalk, while still in the crosswalk, MV1 struck the right side of his bike, knocking he and the bike over. The operator of the bike and the bike were then under the front driver side of the vehicle. The bicyclist stated the operator of the MV was not traveling fast but the impact still knocked him and the bike over. The bike was then stuck under the vehicle. Once he was off the ground, the operator of MV1 backed up her vehicle to get the bike out from under the vehicle. The bicyclist stated he had knee pain but the medics checked him out and he stated he was okay. The bicyclist was able to ride away on his bike after all proper paperwork and statements were gathered.

On Thurs 7/9/20 at approximately 1911 hrs I responded to 111 Dedham St for a report of an accident involving a bicyclist. Upon arrival I observed the MV and the bicycle on the EB travel lane side of Dedham St with the bicycle on the sidewalk/driveway and the MV facing the driveway at 111 Dedham St. I spoke with the operator of MV#1 who stated that he was traveling EB on Dedham St and then turning right into his driveway when he collided with the bicyclist. He stated that he never saw her until the last second as the bike was in his blind spot. When contact was made he immediately got out of his car to see if the bicyclist was okay. The passenger in the vehicle stated that the bicyclist was traveling Eastbound on Dedham St on the sidewalk when MV#1 struck her. The bicyclist was riding a turquoise and black Bianchi Aria racing bike with black leggings and a white and blue tank top. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet which had little to no damage on it. Before being transported to BI by the medics, Ms. Loomis stated she was traveling EB on Dedham St in the shoulder/bike lane when she was struck by MV#1 who was attempting to turn into the driveway. Pictures were taken of the scene and the SIM card was turned over to the IT bureau to be uploaded into this report. The bike was turned over to the bicyclist's friend, Christine Long.

On Wednesday, July 21, 2020, while assigned to WN, I took a report at the front desk for a past MVA/Bicyclist. The operator of MV1 (CANAS, Marco) stated he was traveling Westbound on Dedham St., crossing over Winchester St., when he was struck by a bicyclist (ENELAMAH, Jojo) on the driver's side bumper. He stated that he had a green light, and the bicyclist abruptly came out of Winchester St. Northbound into the intersection, striking the truck. CANAS stated he and ENELAMAH exchanged information and both went on their way, at which time he decided to report the accident at the police station. ENELAMAH had two scrapes on her right wrist, but she stated to him that she was uninjured. CANAS stated he was uninjured. He could not remember a description of the bicycle involved, but stated ENELAMAH was wearing red shorts, a blue shirt, backpack, and no helmet. I left a message on the phone number provided for ENELAMAH, and will update further upon making contact with her.

On 08/03/2020, while assigned to West Newton Square, I, Officer Conary, took a report of a past mva, car vs bicycle. No police officer was on scene at the time of the accident. Both parties wanted the incident documented. The operator of the bicycle, JIANG, explained to me that he was pedaling Eastbound on Washington Street, crossing over Adam Street, in the crosswalk, when he was struck by MV1. JIANG stated he tried to move out of the way but didn't have time. The bicycle went under the car. Operator of MV1 explained to me that he was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and signaled to take a right turn going Northbound on Adam Street. He said he had a green light and proceeded to take the right turn when he hit the cyclist. There is a regular green signal, no right turn green signal. There was minor damage to the front of MV1 (seen from pictures). JIANG stated that his bike is damaged. All parties did not receive medical attention at this time. JIANG stated that his right shoulder is sore.

On August 19th, 2020, while working in marked unit N526, I responded to a MVA vs. bicyclist in the area of the intersection of Crafts Street and Watertown Street, Newton. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and cloudy. The road surface was dry. Crafts Street and Watertown Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. The operator of MV1, Cody Hjelm (NHL19517660), stated he was traveling westbound on Watertown Street and had just crossed over Crafts Street when he saw a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on Watertown Street. As MV1 approached the bicyclist he moved over to the left towards the double yellow lines to give the bicyclist room. MV1 states the bicyclist was no longer in front of his vehicle when he heard a thud type noise come from the side of his van. MV1 stated he pulled over and saw the bicyclist on the ground with a head injury. MV1 sustained moderate damage to the right passenger side of the vehicle. The operator of MV1 reported no injuries and signed a patient refusal. MV1 was able to leave the scene of the accident. The bicyclist identified as Harriet Fell (S04980771) was being treated by medics on scene at the time of my arrival. I spoke with her briefly inside the ambulance as she was being treated for a head injury. Harriet stated she has no recollection of the accident and does not remember what happened before or after the crash. Medics advised she was being taken to NWH for treatment. I spoke with Harriet on the telephone around 1630 hours. She stated she still does not remember what happened but stated she was just finishing her forty mile bike ride and was heading home. Harriet stated she has a hematoma on her head and recieved three stiches. Harriet also stated she has small abrasions on both hands. Harriet stated she was being released from the hospital shortly and will pick up her bicycle tomorrow. The bicycle was transported to the police station by Newton DPW and was secured for safekeeping inside Support Services by Officer Manouk. A property form was completed and submitted along with an Incident report # 20039014. I took photographs of the accident scene and submitted them to the IT Bureau. Update by Ofc. Geagan: On 08/20/2020 Ms. Fell came to the Support Serices Bureau to retrive her bicycle. See attached Evidence/ Property Form and Return of Property Sheet

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, while assigned to marked unit N496, I responded to the area of 780 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. 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. I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash, Dina Hudson (S33833807). Ms. Hudson stated she was sitting in her 2015 white Jeep Grand Cherokee (MA: 727SZ7) that was parked (E) in a metered parking spot in front of 780 Beacon Street. Ms. Hudson stated traffic in the Eastbound lane of Beacon Street to her left was stopped. There was a red light ahead at the intersection and traffic had built up past where her vehicle was parked. Ms. Hudson stated she opened her driver side door while she was looking for her debit card to go to the bank. Ms. Hudson stated at this time a bicyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed around the stopped traffic towards the intersection and crashed into her driver side door. Ms. Hudson stated the operator of the bicycle then traveled further up the roadway and crashed behind a vehicle stopped in traffic. Ms. Hudson stated she was unsure if the bicyclist crashed into the stopped vehicle or if it had landed on the roadway just before it. Ms. Hudson stated the bicyclist then got up from the roadway and began yelling at her that the crash was her fault. I observed a few small fresh scrapes on the outside of the driver side door area. When I initially arrived at the crash location, I observed Officer Lazarakis checking on his well-being of the injured bicyclist, Marc Lind. Lind was observed laying on the sidewalk in front of 780 Beacon Street. After being evaluated by Newton Medics, I spoke with Mr. Lind. Mr. Lind stated he was traveling on his Trek bicycle Eastbound on Beacon Street towards Langley Road. Mr. Lind stated while traveling through the area at this time, traffic in the Eastbound Lane was stopped and there was a red light ahead of him at the intersection. Mr. Lind estimated his speed at this time to be 10-12 miles per hour. Mr. Lind stated as he travelled past the Santander Bank at 780 Beacon Street, the operator of a parked white Jeep to his right abruptly opened their door into traffic. Mr. Lind stated he attempted to avoid the vehicles door and veered to the left. Mr. Lind stated the right end of his handlebar made contact with the door and as he traveled forward and applied his brakes his right side crashed into the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic ahead of him. Mr. Lind stated he crashed to the roadway on his right side. Mr. Lind was able to move to the side of the roadway and wait for Newton PD, Fire, and Medics to respond. Mr. Lind reported injuries to his right arm, side, and leg area. Mr. Lind signed a patient refusal with Newton Medics and was transported away from the area by his wife with his bicycle. I observed no substantial damage to his Trek bicycle. At the time of the crash, Mr. Lind was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, black, shoes, and a gray helmet with sunglasses. I spoke with a witness to the crash, Steve Worthington. Mr. Worthington stated he was stopped in traffic on Beacon Street about 4 vehicles back from the red light. Mr. Worthington stated he looked out of his passenger door mirror and observed a bicyclist "whipping" down Beacon Street in between vehicles parked on the side of the road and vehicles stopped in traffic at the red light. Mr. Worthington estimated the speed of the bicycle to be approximately 20 miles per hour. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist had to "lean" by his vehicle to get by. Mr. Worthington stated a vehicle just ahead of him that was parked opened their door and the bicyclist made contact with the door. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist then went down in front of the car that was in front of him. Mr. Worthington stated the bicyclist was rolling around on the ground and screaming "It's your fault" at the woman that opened her door Photos were taken of the bicycle and the vehicle involved and submitted to the IT Bureau.

On Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 I responded to 341 Lexington Street for a report of a past motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian that reportedly occurred around 12:25pm at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Lexington St. At the time of the reported incident the weather was cloudy/rainy and the road surface was wet. Both Commonwealth Ave and Lexington St are owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the parent of the pedestrian identified as Tamika Olszewski. Tamika stated her daughter, Morgan Olszewsk, her twin brother Dean Olszewski and several friends took their bikes and went to Dunkin Donuts in Auburndale. Tamika stated when the group returned from Dunkin Donuts her daughter Morgan told her that she was hit by a car while crossing Commonwealth Ave. I spoke with Morgan and she stated she was in front of Dunkin Donuts and pressed the crosswalk button on the traffic light to cross over Commonwealth Ave. Morgan stated she crossed the street inside the crosswalk and noticed the crosswalk light signal was counting down. Morgan stated she heard a shrieking noise from a car slamming on the brakes and stuck hand out and touched a white car to keep her balance. Morgan stated she did not fall down or sustain any injuries. Morgan stated she continued across the street towards the picnic benches that are located in front of Starbucks. Morgan stated she then walked home and told her mother what happened. Morgan's only description of the vehicle involved was white car. Dean Olszewski and Ryan Poras stated they were at the picnic benches and left their bikes there and walked in the crosswalk to Dunkin Donuts to get some food. Dean and Ryan stated they then left the store and crossed back to the picnic benches where Deans sister Morgan was waiting. Dean gave Morgan some money so she could go to Dunkin Donuts and Morgan went and crossed the street alone and the next thing they saw was Morgan in front of Dunkin Donuts with an unknown woman with her arms around Morgan. Dean and Ryan stated Morgan crossed back to the picnic benches and when they asked Morgan what had happened she stated "nothing". Later Morgan then told Dean she was hit by a car. I spoke with an employee of Dunkin Donuts who stated he witnessed the entire incident. Kelvin Matovu stated he had groups of kids coming inside to get donuts around 12:25pm. Kelvin stated he witnessed Morgan with other children at the picnic benches in front of Starbucks. Kelvin stated he saw Morgan attempting to cross Commonwealth Ave with her helmet on and no bicycle with her. Kelvin stated Morgan pressed the crosswalk button on the traffic light at the intersection but stated she did not cross in the crosswalk and crossed directly in front of the stores windows which are not in line with the crosswalk. Kelvin stated he did not notice if she had the walk sign or not. Kelving stated as Morgan crossed into traffic she was rushing and stopped in the middle of the road where the two yellow medium stripes are and looked confused. Kelvin stated it seemed she was confused because cars were going past her in both directions and so she stopped in the middle of the road. Kelvin stated a female customer who was inside the store went out and made contact with Morgan when she finally crossed the street and made it to the front door of Dunkin Donuts. Kelvin stated he did not see a car make contact with Morgan or hear anything related to a crash. Kelving stated Morgan seemed confused and did not appear injured. Kelvin stated the female customer put her arms around Morgan to make sure she was okay. After the incident, Kelvin stated Morgan did not enter the store and went back to the picnic benches where the other children were located and they left northbound on Lexington Street. Kelvin stated the female customer came into the store and Kelvin gave the woman a free coffee for assisting Morgan. The unidentified female customer then left the area. Dunkin Donuts has no cameras that face the street. Officer G. Claflin spoke with the employees at Keys Drugstore and they stated they did have cameras facing the street and will contact the store manager who will contact the Traffic Bureau if the incident was caught on the camera. I advised Tamika that a report will be filed and if there is any development regarding the possible car involved I will contact her. Medic 2 was on scene and Tamika signed a patient refusal for Morgan. Morgan is a student at Burr Elementary School. While writing this report Tamika called and stated that Morgan remembered that the woman who assisted her after the collision walked her inside Dunkin Donuts.

The operator of Vehicle #1, identified as Mr. Stephen McCarthy, stated that he heard a noise beside his vehicle, which startled him. He then stopped his vehicle immediately to discover that a bicycle had fallen next to his vehicle. Mr. McCarthy stated that he is unsure if his vehicle was struck by the bicycle. He initially believed that contact was made, but he could not find any damage to the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle myself, I did not find any damage. Mr. Richard Hohmann stated that he rode his bicycle out of the driveway at 276 Church St, and turned left onto Church St. He stated that the rear of his bicycle was struck by Vehicle #1 as it turned right from Richardson St. onto Church St. Mr. Hohmann was seen by the medics, but declined service. His bicycle, a grey Trek, appeared to have damage to the rear frame. As I was clearing the scene, Dispatch received a call from a Mr. James Gauthier. I spoke to Mr. Gauthier, and he stated that Mr. Hohmann's bicycle appeared to be broken when he observed him ride out of the YMCA driveway. He further stated that he was approximately 50 feet away from the scene, and did not see the accident occur, but that his attention was drawn to it when he heard the vehicle stop short. He stated that he does not believe that Mr. Hohmann struck the vehicle, because he didn't hear anything consistent with a bicycle making contact with a vehicle.

On 9/20/20, I received a phone call from Dezhen Zhang in regards to an auto pedestrian accident this morning. Zhang stated that at 0630hrs, he was bicycling to work northbound on Centre St just before Cabot St. Zhang stated that an unidentified vehicle struck him with the passengers side mirror and continued driving northbound on Centre St. Zhang stated that he was very confused because he did not feel the vehicle hit him or his bicycle, but observed the mirror fall off. Zhang stated he was not injured and his bicycle was not damaged. The only description of the vehicle is a black small car. Zhang could not give any information on the driver.