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.

A witness reported MV1 was struck by MV2 who then parked in the back of the lot and ran into Whole Foods. MV1 sustained minor driver's side damage. MV2 stated he "pulled back into whole foods, maybe hit that car but it didn't feel like I hit it hard and I knew I was late returning to work so I just ran back inside." MV2 sustained minor front passenger side damage. Operator of MV2 was cited with the following M.G.L. 90/10 Unlicensed Operation M.G.L. 90/24 Leaving the Scene of Property Damage See Incident Report # 19029490 for additional information

RP David Alessi who is an employee for the chestnut hill mall stated he was alerted to a light post down outside of the mall in the parking lot. David stated he met with operator of MV#1 that stated he was backing up did not see the light poll behind him. He struck the light poll causing it to uprooted and fall over. MV#1 was not on scene I gathered the information from RP David. MV#1 was operating a garbage truck for company JRM whom is subcontracted out with the mall. I was not able to reach the drive, he will not be issued a citation. I then cleared with no further incident.

On Monday, November 4th, 2019 at approximately 1557 hours I, Officer Newton and Officer Healy responded to the municipal parking lot at 121 Adams St for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival I spoke to the operator of vehicle 1. She stated she was sitting in her parked car when vehicle 2 backed out of his spot and struck the front of her car. I observed fresh damage to the driver's side bumper. The operator of vehicle 2 told the operator of vehicle 1 he would be right back. Vehicle 2 then left the parking lot and never returned. It should be noted that this vehicle was involved in another collision after this one. The operator of vehicle 2 stated he did not remember this accident when we asked him. As a result of my investigation, Mr Usher was issued Citation#T2079940 for a violation of M.G.L.Ch.90/24-Leaving the Scene Property Damage. Based on the totality of the circumstances, an Immediate Threat Request was faxed to the RMV, see Incident number 19047444.

On Thursday, November 14, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the rear parking lot of the Angier Elementary School located at 1697 Beacon Street for a motor vehicle crash involved a City of Newton owner vehicle. 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. The operator of MV1, Jessica Moore, stated she was backing out of a parking spot in the rear of the Angier Elementary School while operating a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA:395KR9). Moore stated she did not see MV2 passing by as she was backing out and the rear driver side bumper area of her vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of MV2. Moore reported no injuries. I observed moderate damage to the rear driver side bumper area of MV1. The operator of MV2, Patrice Lys, stated he was traveling Westbound in the parking lot of the Angier Elementary school in a 2018 Ford EcoVan (MA MVN: M2546A). Lys stated a vehicle on his driver side backed out of a parking spot and the rear end of MV1 crashed into the rear driver side of MV2. Lys reported no injuries. I observed minor damage to the rear driver side area of MV2. The operator of MV1 was cited with Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2016428 for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail to Use Care, Backing). Photos were submitted to the IT Bureau.

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.

On Monday 2/22/2021 at approx 0849hrs, while assigned to N491, I responded to 33 Austin St in Newton for a MVA hit and run. There I was met by the owner of MV1 who states that his car was parked in the Austin St lot while getting coffee at Starbucks. He states that a witness to the accident gave him their information. Witness statement: Schreiner states that she had just left Starbucks and heard a crash. When she looked into the Austin St parking lot she could see MV2 make contact with MV1. She said that MV2 then scrapped the side of MV1 with the front passenger side of the vehicle. When MV2 left the parking lot she said that she was able to read the MA plate of 1NTE29. Schreiner said that MV2 was white and looked like a Toyota Highlander operated by a white female w/ blonde hair in her 40's. It is unclear at this time who was operating MV2(MA# 1NTE29). Dracut PD was contacted about the registered owner and I was able to get a phone number. However, the number was to a business she hasn't worked at in five years. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On Monday, February 22, 2021 I was able to make contact with the registered owner of MV2, Ms. Melinda Russo (S29162725). Ms. Russo stated that she was operating her white 2019 Toyota Highlander (MA: 1NTE29) in the Austin Street municipal parking lot this morning. Ms. Russo stated she was backing out of a parking spot when she observed her passenger side mirror collapse in. Ms. Russo stated after she exited the parking spot she pulled her vehicle over and observed no damage to the passenger door mirror area. Ms. Russo stated she fixed her mirror and then left the area. Ms. Russo stated she did not think there would be damage to any other vehicle because she did not have damage on her vehicle. Ms. Russo was advised that if she believes she was involved in a crash, she should make every effort to contact the owner of the other vehicle. Ms. Russo was also advised she can contact the police department for assistance. Ms. Russo will be mailled Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1446762 for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail to Use Care). Austin Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.

MV#1 was parked and unoccupied at the rear of the Franklin School, #125 Derby St on 10/18/21. According to school staff, sometime around 12:30PM another MV that was parked in the rear lot attempted to back out of their parking spot and struck MV#1. School staff states the crash is on video and they are trying to determine the identity of the operator. The operator of MV#2 is believed to be a visiting nurse. Request this hit & run to be followed up by the Traffic Bureau. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 I made contact with the Franklin School to follow up with this crash. The staff there stated they have surmised the operator that left the scene with out exchanging information was a Covid tester that has been assisting with elementary schools in the city. The only information they had was that his name was Alan. The staff stated they were in the process of figuring out what school Alan was going to be at today and they would provide him with my contact information. A short time later, I received a phone call from a party named Alan Chua. Mr. Chua stated he was the operator involved in the crash on 10/22/21 at the Franklin Elementary School. Mr. Chua stated he was backing out of a spot in the parking lot behind the school when the rear of his vehicle crashed into MV1, which was parked and unoccupied in the lot. Mr. Chua stated he had an engagement he had to go to so he left the area and did not stop to exchange information or attempt to find the owner of MV1. Mr. Chua stated he is not sure if there is any damage to his vehicle as a result of the crash. Mr. Chua reported no injuries as a result of the crash. Mr. Chua was advised and will be mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation 173173AB for Chapter 90, Section 24 (Leaving the Scene of Property Damage) and Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Failure to Use Care).

On Tuesday 6/14/2022, at approx 1311hrs, while assigned to N496, I responded to the parking lot of 1280 Centre St in Newton for a MVA hit&run with a parked vehicle. There I observed fresh damage to the rear bumper of MV1. The owner of MV1 was notified of the accident and was given a report number. I was unable to locate the owner of MV2, Song Mai. Mai was cited for leaving the scene of property damage. MA citation number T2015014 was mailed to the address listed on Mai's registration. It should be noted that Mai has an extensive drivers history including leaving the scene of property damage.