crash_reports

On 1/5/19 at 1210hrs I was dispatched to the Pelham St Municipal Lot (public way inviting access maintained by the City of Newton) behind CVS for a report of an MVA involving several vehicles. On arrival, I observed Mv#1 MA Reg 5TWS10 with heavy front end damage wedged in between two other vehicles parked in marked spaces. #1 operator, in the driver's seat, was being evaluated by Medics. #1 was identified as Mary Jane Hymanwegscheider (10/14/38). I first made contact with a witness identified as Sharon Corliss. Ms Corliss stated she was sitting in her parked vehicle and observed Mv#1 backing out of the end spot next to CVS. She explained once #1 had came to a stop from backing, #1 then pulled forward, drove over a curb island and continued driving straight into the two parked vehicles. Ms Corliss stated it appeared #1 was travelling about 5mph preceeding the crash. After the medics intial evaluation of Ms Hymanwegscheider, I was able to ask her what happened? She stated she backed out of her space, hit the curb going forward and then put her foot on the gas instead of the brake before the collision. She was deliberate when speaking and appeared confused. She reported to medics she had no medical history and was not using any medications including allergy medication as well. She reported she did not hit her head after the collision. She was then transported to NWH for further evaluation after medics discovered her blood/sugar readings were very low. I advised Ms Hymanwegscheider her vehicle had heavy damage and was being towed by Tody's and to expect paperwork at the conclusion of the crash investigation. It appeared #1 struck Mv#2 first on its driver's side rear before striking Mv#3 parked next to it on the passenger side rear. #1 wedged itself between #2 and #3, #3 was then pushed to the left into the passenger side of Mv#4. #2 and #3 sustained heavy rear end damage. #4 sustained light damage. #1 towed by Tody's with heavy front end damage. #2 arranged for her own tow through her insurance company. A note was left on #3, and #4 was able to be driven from the scene. Ms Hymanwegscheider is showing no MV infraction/no accident history. Based on the totality of all information received as a result of this investigation, I will be issuing a citation (#T0340410) to Ms Hymanwegscheider for Ch90/Sec24, Negligent Operation.

MV1 was backing out of her parking spot in the parking lot at 916 Walnut St when she stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross in front of her vehicle. While she was waiting for the pedestrian to cross safely a vehicle backing out of the parking space across from hers backed into her vehicle and left the scene. Operator 1 was able to obtain a photo of the license plate. I then was able to contact operator 2 on the phone who stated she was at 916 Walnut St and "tapped" a vehicle when leaving and then left the scene. No injuries and both vehicle driven from the scene. MV1 sustained minor damage to the passenger side. Operator 2 states there is no damage to MV2. Operator 2 issued and mailed MA Uniform Citation T1442192 for leaving the scene property damage.

The owner of MV1 stated that he was working inside Mr. K's Discount Wine and Spirits when a witness came into the store and asked if he owned a white Toyota Camry parked outside and then explained that another car had backed into it and then left the scene. When he came out he observed a large dent in the passengers side rear bumper that was not there before. Officer Selig tracked down the owner of MA Registration 3EF576 at 20 Hale Street and the operator of MV2 admitted to being in the parking lot but denied striking MV1. It should be noted that while at Mr. Wendt's residence both Officer Selig and I observed MA reg 3EF576 parked in driveway of 20 Hale Street with damage to the left rear bumper consistent with how the witnesses stated MV2 struck MV1. Based on the 2 witness statements that express that the operator of the Nissan Pickup knew he struck another vehicle and still left the scene I issued the operator of MV2, Mr. Spencer Wendt, Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1443928, a criminal application to appear in Newton District Court for 90-24 Leaving the Scene of Property Damage. A copy of this report as a well as the criminal application were placed in the court prosecutors mailbox.

The owner of MV#1 states that he returned to his unoccupied MV to find a note from a witness stating they observed another MV strike his MV while they were attempting to park in the parking spot to the left of MV#1. Witness identified MV#2 as Ma Reg 1705XY, a Honda CRV. Witness states he observed an older W/M operating Ma. Reg. 1705XY (MV#2) attempt to park in a parking spot while striking MV#1 and then quickly exit the spot. Witness feels confident operator of MV#2 knew he struck MV#1. I then spoke with operator/owner of MV#2 who admitted he was operating MV#2 during minor crash, but didn't think it was significant so he left the area. Operator #2 cited for leaving the scene of a MV crash.

On 5/20/19 at about 1510hrs I was dispatched to 136 Evelyn Rd for an MVA. En route to the location with Ofc Gourdeau, it was determined by first arriving Ofc Gourdeau that a vehicle had crashed through a fence at the end of Troy Lane and came to rest in the backyard of 126 Evelyn Rd. On arrival, I located the vehicle operator, identified as Mr Stuart Phillips who was operating MA Reg 8VVP40, an '03 Jaguar S Type model. Mr Phillips was walking around the backyard after the collision and appeared coherent as to what had transpired. He sustained a laceration to the top of his head and was bleeding heavily. We sat him down in a lawn chair prior to medics arrival to evaluate. When asked what happened, he stated he "hit the gas instead of the brakes". I asked him where did the accident begin? He stated he was turning around at the end of Troy Lane (a dead end cul de sac) and crashed through the fence there. Mr Phillips was alert and speaking clearly. I asked him if he was on any medication? He stated he was taking Plavix only, a blood thinner. I asked about his medical history and he stated he was released from Spalding Rehab today for treatment from a stroke and was receiving occupational therapy. Medics arrived to evaluate and he was transported to NWH for treatment. An investigation of the crash path of the vehicle revealed the following based on tire tracks and damage left behind: The vehicle crashed through the fence at the end of the cul de sac belonging to 41A Helene Rd; Vehicle drove over that back lawn, clipped the back deck attached to the rear of the house; damaging the base of the deck and lattice below; Vehicle travelled over the patio, then crashed through shrubbery down an embankment leading to the backyard of 132 Evelyn Rd; Vehicle drove through backyard of 132 Evelyn, then continued along the side of the house where it drove over damaging three retaining walls and clipped a large tree; After driving over the third retaining wall, vehicle continued through the backyard of 126 Evelyn, causing significant lawn damage; Vehicle continued until it hit the back of the house at 126 Evelyn; there, it drove over the rear patio before it struck a ground level basement window and window well; It came to a rest there where the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Witnesses helped extinguish the fire with a garden house (see incident report #19020129) until NFD arrived to knock it down. Significant front lawn damage to 126 Evelyn occurred as well as NFD was arriving on scene to what was first reported as a structure fire. Several photos of the area were taken by myself. The memory chip was TOT the I.T. bureau to be attached to this report. Tody's towing towed the vehicle out of the backyard by accessing the rear driveway of 132 Evelyn Rd. Mr Phillips cited for Negligent Operation and an Immediate Threat for License Suspension/Revocation faxed to the RMV. Troy Lane is a public way in the City of Newton.

Witness stated he observed Mv#1 attempting to parallel park between two parked cars in the City Hall roundabout 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Witness stated #1 struck both cars during the unsuccessful attempt to park and left to go park in another spot. #1 passenger side front sideswiped Mv#2 driver's side rear; #1 driver's side rear end struck Mv#3 driver's side front end. #1 operator was located at the other parking spot. #1 stated he was unaware he struck both cars. #1 cited for failing to use care stopping starting and turning CO Ch19/Sec75.

On 2/3/2020 at approx 1114hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to 2370 Commonwealth Av, The Speedway Gas Station for a report of a two car crash in the parking lot w/o injuries. Upon arrival I met with the owner of Ma Reg 25WR69, Anthony LUONI who stated he was stopped at the gas pump when the operator of Ma Reg 3672310 , Joshua RICHARDSON who was trailering u-haul trailerTX Reg AO37011 backed into him . RICHARDSON admitted he was attempting to back up and align with the gas pump when he accidently struck LUONIS car. RICHARDSON additionally admitted to having an expired license and registration out of NH and no insurance, RICHARDSON also had a valid rental agreement for the UHAUL trailer TX reg AO37011 with insurance . RICHARDSON was able to re register his van on scene and provided me with an emailed copy of confirmation of registration renewal and his passenger Brendan SEIGAL who had a valid NH license was able to drive . RICHARDSON issued a criminal application on Mass Uniform Citation T2015308 for violation of MGL 90/10 Unlicensed Operation and 90/9 Operating Unregistered MV .

Witness states that he observed MV#2 backing up in the parking area at #277 Auburn St when its rear bumper struck the passengers side rear quarter on MV#1. MV#2 then left the area without providing any information. MV#1 was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash, though we did locate the owner in the area. MV#2 is described by the witness as Ma. Reg. 7JR813, a gold colored sedan. plate given and MV description don't match. No injuries, no tows. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): I attempted to make contact with the registered owner of MV2, Peter Roche (S71322534), with a negative result. A Hit and Run inquiry was mailed to Mr. Roche. On Monday, August 17, 2020, I spoke with Mr. Roche. Roche stated his daughter, Kristin Roach (S17075126), was operating his vehicle and she mentioned to him that she bumped into a car. Mr. Roche's information has been added to this report to reflect him as the registered owner of MV2. I spoke with Kristin via telephone. Kristin stated she was parked in awkward spot in the parking lot of 277 Auburn Street. Kristin stated she reversed out of her parking spot and felt a little bump. Kristin stated she got out of her car and didn't see any damage to either vehicle. I asked Kristin if she made an attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle her vehicle crashed in to. Kristin's information has been added to this report to reflect her as the operator of MV2. I spoke with Officer G. Claflin who stated there was obvious damage to MV1 at the time that he documented this crash. After completing my investigation, Ms. Roche will be cited for Chapter 90, Section 24 (Leaving the Scene of Property Damage). Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115913 will be mailed to Ms. Roche.

At approximately 1735HRs on Saturday, August 29, 2020, I was dispatched to 14 Elliot St. (Sunoco Gas Station) for a report of a two car MVA with one party refusing to exchange RMV information. Upon arrival, I spoke with the operator of MV1 (MA Pass: 6GT965), who stated that he was stationary in his vehicle at pump 3, when the operator of MV2 reversed into his vehicle after refueling at pump 5, which is directly in front of pump 3. The operator of MV2 got out of her vehicle and began to yell at him and refused to give him her RMV information, claiming he hit her. The operator of MV1 stated that he called the police and the operator of MV2 subsequently left the scene prior to my arrival. Officer Keefe (N495) attempted to raise the registered owner of MV2 (MA Pass: 2KWK11) at her residence with negative results and dispatch was unable to find a cell phone for her. I was able to speak with witness 1, who concurred with the operator of MV1's version of events. After speaking with witness 1, the operator of MV1 and viewing his video he recorded on his phone showing a party believed to be the owner/operator of MV2 entering her vehicle (Caucasian Female with the same light/strawberry blonde hair, as seen in her RMV photo), I have issued her MA Criminal Citation T2015042 for violating one count of MGL Ch. 90 S. 24. (Leaving The Scene Of Property Damage) and mailed it to her address. Note: the cameras at the gas station are not operational at this time and a copy of the aforementioned video has been forwarded to IT to be attached to this report.