crash_reports

On January 1, 2019 at approximately 02:18 hours I, Officer Guarino, responded to 78 Vine St. for a hit and run. I spoke to the operator of MV1, who told me that he was driving Eastbound on Vine St, he turned on his left directional and began to pull into his driveway at 78 Vine St. The operator of MV 2 attempted to pass MV 1 on the left hand side crashing into MV1. MV2 put the vehicle in reverse and left the scene. The operator of MV1 said that the front bumper of MV2 had fallen off in the collision with MA License plate 4KZ917 still attached. The owner of that vehicle lives in Boston, so Boston Police were notified. I attempted to make contact with the owner of MV 2 with negative results. Update January 1, 2019 16:15 hours: I was able to contact the owner of MV2, who admitted that she was the operator of the vehicle and that she was in the vehicle alone. The operator of MV2 said that the operator of MV1 was driving very slow and stopped in the right lane so she attempted to pass the vehicle. MV1 began turning and MV2 struck MV1. The operator of MV 1 said that she was nervous and left the scene because her phone died and attempted to contact the Newton Police in the morning. I am mailing citation T1441275 to Cecelia Spangenberg for MGL90/24C, leaving the scene of property damage. Photographs of the bumper have been submitted to IT to be attached to this report. The license plate was logged into evidence and placed into property and evidence locket #8.

ON 1-26-19 AT APPROX. 1059HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH AND CRAFT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES HE WAS STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT ON NORTH ST HEADING W-BOUND WHEN HE WAS REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS TRAVELING W-BOUND ON NORTH APPROACHING CRAFT ST. DRIVER STATES HE GOT DISTRACTED WHEN HIS GPS SUDDENLY DIED. WHILE TRYING TO GET IT TO WORK HE TOOK HIS FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND HIT VEHICLE #1 IN THE REAR. VEHICLE #1 HAD REAR LEFT SIDE DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD FRONT RIGHT DAMAGE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE STILL OPERATIONAL. ALL PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES.ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

ON 9-28-19 AT APPROX. 1449HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN. UPON ARRIVAL AT MILL AND UPLAND ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON MILL ST. WHEN SHE WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER VEHICLE B VEHICLE #2. DRIVER STATES THE HIT SPUN HER COMPLETELY AROUND. VEHICLE #2 SPED AWAY FROM THE SCENE N-BOUND ON UPLAND RD. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 REPORTS NO INJURIES. WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT HER INSURANCE COMPANY. AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE WAS THE LICENSE PLATE ( MA REG#, 1MB926 ). IT HAD COME OFF VEHICLE #2 DURING THE CRASH. I HAD DISPATCH RUN THE PLATE AND IT CAME BACK TO ( MARTIN EPSTEIN, DOB: 7-31-42, WATERTOWN ,MA. ). PRIOR TO CALLING THE OWNER OF THE PLATE I WAS NOTIFIED BY DISPATCH THAT THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WERE AT THE STATION AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO ME. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE NEWTON POLICE STATION FRONT DESK I MET ( MARTIN EPSTEIN JR). HE STATED THAT HIS MOTHER ( MARSHA EPSTEIN) ALSO PRESENT WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE THIS AFTERNOON WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE STATED SHE WAS ON HER WAY BACK ROM BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY WHERE HER HUSBAND ( MARTIN EPSTEIN ) WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A GLIOBLASTOMA. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS FATAL AND THEY WOULD BE PLACING HIM IN HOSPICE CARE SOON. EPSTEIN JUNIOR STATED HIS MOTHER CALLED HIM BELIEVING SHE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES NOT REMEMBER THE DETAILS. I INFORMED THE PARTIES ABOUT WHAT HAD OCCURRED FROM THE INFORMATION I HAD RECEIVED FROM THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. I INFORMED BOTH PARTIES THAT SINCE THEY CAME IN I WOULD NOT BE SEEKING COMPLAINTS FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. THEY WERE INFORMED THAT THEY WILL BE RECEIVING A CITATION FOR ( 89/9, FAILURE TO STOP FOR STOP SIGN ). I ESCORTED MARTIN EPSTEIN JUNIOR TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WHERE I RETURNED THE FRONT PLATE THAT WAS FOUND AT THE SCENE. HE INFORMED ME THAT SINCE HIS MOTHER DOES NOT RECALL THE ACCIDENT HE HAS TAKEN HER KEYS AWAY AND REVOKED HER DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. HE STATES HE HAS SIBLINGS AS WELL AS FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY WHO LIVE IN THE AREA AND STATED THEY WOULD DRIVE HER WHENEVER NECESSARY. I INFORMED MS EPSTEIN THAT I WOULD MAIL HER A CITATION ( T1445179, 89/9, FAILURE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN ). IN CONSIDERATION OF ALL FACTS INVOLVED AN IMMEDIATE THREAT WAS FILED AND SENT TO THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON 9-29-19.

Operator of vehicle one , Allan Wint stated on 01/27/2019 at 09:40 hours he was driving his employer's pick up truck south bound on Lexington St near number 227. Lexington St is a public way in the city of Newton. Wint is a driver for Auto Zone auto parts located at 140 Lexington St , Waltham, MA ( 781 894-0656 ) . Wint was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado pick up tuck ( MA reg 8CA823 ) that Auto Zone leases from Lease Plan USA Ltd. Wint stated that he was headed to Webster St in Newton to pick up a delivery. Wint stated that as he approached the area of 277 Lexington St he believed that the traffic light that is at the marked crosswalk was green for south and north bound traffic. Wint stated that he did not see any pedestrians in the crosswalk, until he heard the sound of an object impacting into the front driver's side of his vehicle. Wint stated that he stopped his vehicle approximately ten yards past the crosswalk and got out. Wint stated it was then he realized that his vehicle had stuck a female and a dog. Wint stated that he was not operating any electronic devices at the time of the crash, and I observed none in his vehicle. Wint stated he was not injured in crash. Wint's vehicle had damage to the driver's side mirror and lower molding of the driver's side front door. Wint's vehicle did not require a tow. Witness Bessy Shanks stated that she was driving in her vehicle behind Wint's vehicle south bound on Lexington St. Shanks stated that Wint's vehicle was driving slow and swerving approximately two blocks prior to the crash. Shanks stated that she believed that Wint may of been distracted. Shanks stated that south and north bound traffic was stopped because that cross walk light was red and that a female and a dog were crossing from the east to west in the marked crosswalk in font 227 of Lexington St. Shanks stated that the front driver's side of Wint's vehicle srtuck the female and the dog as they were approximately halfway into the crosswalk. Shanks stated that the female and dog both fell to the ground after the crash. Witness Elizabeth Keegan stated that she was driving in her vehicle south bound on Lexington St two vehicle behind Wint's vehicle. Keegan stated that she was not sure what color the traffic light was at the time of the crash, but traffic was stopped both not and south bound traffic was stopped. Keegan also stated that Wint's vehicle " didn't even slow down ". Keegan stated that Wint's vehicle struck the female pedestrian and the dog as they were in the marked crosswalk in front of 277 Lexington St. Witness Henry Taylor stated that his vehicle was the first one stopped at the red crosswalk light at 227 Lexington St in the north bound lane. Taylor stated that north and south bound traffic was stopped and that Wint's vehicle did not stop and stuck a female pedestrian and a dog in the crosswalk. Witness Jacqueline Deos stated that her vehicle was stopped behind Taylor's north bound on Lexington St. Deos stated that north and south bound traffic was stopped for the red light . Deos stated that Wint's vehicle did not stop and that it struck a female pedestrian and a dog in the marked crosswalk. The pedestrian in the crosswalk was identified as Xiaoping Sun. Sun stated that she and her dog stopped on the south bound side of the marked crosswalk across from 227 Lexington St. Sun stated that she activated the crosswalk light and waited until the light was red for north and south bound traffic, and that the walk single was activated. Sun stated that she looked to her left and saw traffic north bound traffic was stopping. Sun stated that she turned to her right and entered the marked crosswalk. Sun stated that she and her dog had crossed over the north bound side of Lexington St and she then looked to her right and saw Wint's vehicle not stopping and " going very fast ". Sun stated that the front driver's side mirror of Wint's vehicle stuck her in the face . Sun stated that as she fell to the ground she was struck on the left leg by Wint's driver's side. Sun stated that she did not lose consciousness after she had fallen to the ground. Sun was transported via EMS to The Brigham and Women's Hospital for treatment for head and neck injuries and abrasions to her legs. Sun's dog died as a result of being struck by Wint's vehicle. Photo's of the crash site and of Wint's vehicle were taken and the disc was downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau. Before leaving the crash site, I tested the crosswalk lights and they were in working order. Based upon my observations of the crash site, Wint's vehicle, and the statements made to me, I concluded that Wint was at fault for this crash. I issued Wint MA Citation T 2013958 and cited him for a violation of MGL 89/11 , failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, I received a call at approximately 2158 hours from Sgt. Devine of the Newton Police Traffic Bureau. Sgt. Devine stated there was a motor vehicle crash with serious injury that had just occurred at the intersection of Crafts Street and Waltham Street in Newton. Sgt. Devine stated that one of the parties involved had suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital. I responded to the scene and conducted an investigation of the crash with the assistance of Sgt. Devine and Captain Boudreau. Upon arrival it was reported to me by officers on scene that a party operating a motorized scooter on Crafts Street (E) had been struck by a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316). The Chrysler was attempting to make a left turn from Crafts Street (W) onto Waltham Street (S). The operator of the motorized scooter, identified as Nadhir Tchikou (DOB: 11/23/1993), had suffered serious injuries to his head and left leg area and was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital. It was reported to me that Officers Conary, Boyle, and Donovan were the first to arrive at the crash and provided life-saving care to Mr. Tchikou prior to being transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital. Officer Donovan responded to Brigham and Women's to keep us updated on Mr. Tchikou's status. The update provided to me while on scene was that Mr. Tchikou was in critical condition and in surgery. Due to the seriousness of the crash and potential fatal injury, Sgt. Devine contacted the Massachusetts State Police to assist in the investigation. Sgt. Mahoney and Trooper Paul responded as part of the Massachusetts State Police Crash Reconstruction team and conducted a supplemental investigation of the crash (MSP report 2020-CAR-000285). The location where the crash took place is Crafts Street and Waltham Street. Crafts Street and Waltham Street are public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Crafts Street and Waltham Street are municipal roadways that support two way travel for motor vehicles and bicycles with an unprotected median in the middle of both roadways to separate the direction of travel. This intersection was recently re-paved within the last month and has newly painted street markings including crosswalks, dedicated bicycle lanes, and stops lines at the intersections. Crafts Street at this intersection features two travels lanes. I observed the road surface to be dry at the time of my arrival on scene. The north lane in the westbound direction of Crafts Street permits travel straight ahead and also permits motorists/bicyclist to take a right turn onto Harding Street. The south lane in the westbound direction of Crafts Street is a dedicated left turn only lane that coincides with a left turn only arrow on the traffic signal in the middle of the intersection. The opposite side of Crafts Street permits traffic traveling in the eastbound lane to travel straight or take a left turn onto Harding Street from is a single lane travel lane. The area is well lit featuring street lights bright enough to illuminate the intersection for motorist traveling through the area. The weather at the time of the crash appeared to be clear. In the intersection where the crash took place, I observed a large debris field comprised of parts from a 2020 Tao Tao motorized scooter (49CC) and a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316). I observed the motorized scooter (VIN: L9NTCBAG1L1010287) resting on its side facing North in the northbound lane of Crafts Street in the intersection. The motorized scooter has significant damage to its front, right, and left side and was inoperable. The area in the immediate vicinity of the motorized scooter was saturated with gasoline. The rear lights and dash of the motorized scooter were illuminated while I was observing the crash scene. The headlights were not intact due to the impact from the crash and I was unable to determine if they were functioning. The motorized scooter was removed from the roadway by Tody's Towing. The intersection where the crash took place had numerous first responders present immediately after the crash rendering aid to Mr. Tchikou prior to his transport to the hospital. It was reported by officers on scene that some of the items and debris in the intersection had been moved from their initial place of rest after the crash took place. A black MMG helmet was observed resting on the ground outside the debris field from the crash before the westbound left turn only lane of Crafts Street. It is unknown if it was moved from its initial place of rest by a first responder. I observed the strap on the helmet that would be used to secure it to the operator to be in good operable condition. I did not observe it to be defected and the securing feature of the strap was in working order. I did not observe any blood, hair, or other apparent physical evidence inside the helmet that would be consistent with the head injury reported to the operator of the motorized scooter. I observed what appeared to be fresh markings on the front mouth/nose area of the helmet. I observed a white Iphone with a red phone case lying on the roadway a short distance away from the impact area. The Iphone was on and displaying travel directions from the Iphone application Waze. The Iphone and the helmet were seized pending the status of the operator of MV2. A property/evidence form was completed and the Iphone and helmet were secured in property locker number 9. I spoke with the operator of MV1, William Moran (S34946215). Moran stated he was operating his white 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316) on Crafts Street (N) as he approached Waltham Street. Moran stated he had a green light and activated his left blinker as he approached the intersection with the intention of taking a left turn onto Waltham Street. Moran stated as he proceeded to take his left turn he saw "orange" and was unable to avoid hitting the object in front of him. Moran stated the object came out of nowhere and he swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid the crash. Moran stated after the collision he accelerated away from the impact area and came to a controlled stop on Waltham Street (S) just past the intersection. Moran stated he exited his vehicle and looked back at the intersection he had just travelled through. Moran stated as he began walking towards the intersection he observed a party laying on the roadway in the intersection. Moran stated the party was not wearing a helmet at this time. Moran also added that he believes the moped involved in the crash did not have its headlights on prior to impact. Moran stayed on scene and cooperated fully with officers during the investigation. A query of Moran's license and registration status through Newton Police Dispatched showed they are both active. I asked Moran if he was using a cell phone, GPS, or any other type of hand held device prior to the crash. Moran stated he was not. I asked Moran if he was distracted by anything either inside the vehicle or something on the roadway prior to the crash. Moran stated he was not. I asked Moran if he was currently impaired in any way that would impede his ability to operate a vehicle safely. Moran stated he was not. I asked Moran if he takes any medications or has a medical condition that would impede his ability to operate a vehicle safely. Moran stated he does not. Moran reported no injuries as a result of the crash. I observed Moran's vehicle at its controlled rest location. The vehicle was parked on Waltham Street (S) in the southbound lane just past the intersection of Crafts Street. The 2007 Chrysler Town and Country (MA: 5EE316) had substantial damage to the front passenger side bumper, hood, fender, windshield, and passenger door area. There was physical evidence of what appeared to be hair, blood, and tissue presumed to be from the operator of MV2 present in the cracked windshield, and on the passenger side door/mirror area. I observed a blue Commonwealth of Massachusetts "R" inspection sticker with a date of 05/28/2020 affixed to the windshield. Moran stated the rejection sticker was a result of an emissions failure. The inspection sticker expires in 2021. I asked Moran if there were any other mechanical issues with the vehicle. Moran stated there were no issues to his knowledge. I observed no objects present inside the vehicle during my investigation that would have potentially impeded the operators ability to see clearly through the windshield. I observed glass debris from the windshield inside the passenger and driver area of the vehicle. There was no air bag deployment inside the vehicle. Subsequent to my investigation, the vehicle was seized pending the status of the operator of MV2. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Tody's towing and secured in the Newton Police Department garage. The vehicle was escorted to the garage by Officer Donovan. A towed motor vehicle form was completed by Officer Donovan and the key for the vehicle was secured in property locker number 9. A property/evidence form was completed. Subsequent to my investigation Moran's black Alcatel cell phone was seized pending the status of the operator of MV2. A property/evidence form was completed and the phone was secured in property locker number 9. Officer Conary stated to me that prior to my arrival on scene she interviewed a witness to the crash and provided me with the following information. Joshua Hamel was operating his vehicle (W) in the right lane of Crafts Street towards Waltham Street. Hamel stated that MV1 (MA: 5EE136) was in the left turn lane on Crafts Street (W) towards Waltham. Hamel stated the scooter was headed eastbound on Crafts Street from Waltham. Hamel stated MV1 began to take a left turn and there was a head on collision with the scooter. Hamel stated he believed the traffic light at the time of the crash was green. On Friday, October 9, 2020, I spoke with Hamel via telephone. Hamel corroberated the statement he gave to Officer Conary. I asked Hamel if he believed the headlights on the motorized scooter were activated at the time of the crash. Hamel stated he believes the headlights on the motorized scooter were on as it approached the intersection but was not postive. On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, I spoke with Mr. Tchikou in his ICU room at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Tchikou's wife, Yami Carrajza, was present in the room while I spoke with him. Tchikou stated he had a significant head injury, injuries to his nasal cavity, his back, and a significant injury to his left leg. I asked Tchikou about his recollection of the crash. Tchikou stated he had just left his friend's home on Hazelhurt Avenue in Newton and was traveling home to Brighton to bring his wife dinner. Tchikou stated he was traveling Eastbound on Crafts Street as he approached the intersection of Crafts Street and Waltham Street. Tchikou stated he had a green light and as he entered the intersection a white vehicle took a turn from the opposite side of the road in front of him. Tchikou stated he does not remember anything after that. I asked Tchikou if he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Tchikou stated he was. I explained to Tchikou that I recovered a white Iphone with a red case at the scene of the crash. Tchikou identified the Iphone as his. I explained that the phone was displaying travel directions when I found it and I asked Tchikou if he was distracted by his phone prior to the crash. Tchikou stated he was not distracted by the phone and the phone was in a holder on the motorized scooter. I asked Tchikou if he remembers if his headlights were activated on his motorized scooter at the time of the crash. Tchikou stated they were on. I asked Tchikou if he could produce paperwork for the motorized scooter to prove he was the owner. Tchikou stated he had recently purchased the scooter and the paperwork for it was at his residence. Tchkou's wife e-mailed me a picture of the Certificate of Origin for the motorized scooter. I asked Tchikou if he could produce a license or permit that would allow him to operate the motorized scooter. Tchikou stated he did not have a Massachusetts license or permit, but had an Algerian license at this residence. I was able to observe a picture of the license on his wife's cell phone. The written text on the license was in Arabic. Tchikou did not have a translation of the license in English and did not possess an International Driver's Permit. As a result of my investigation, Mr. William Moran while operating MV1 (MA: 5EE316) entered the travel lane of MV2 (Tchikou) as he was making a left turn onto Waltham Street from Crafts Street. MV2 had the right of way and MV1 failed to yield to MV2's right of way causing the collision to take place. Moran was advised of my investigation and issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115914 via mail by request for Chapter 90, Section 8 (Fail To Yield To The Right Of Way At An Intersection.) Mr. Nadhir Tchikou operated his motor scooter at the time of the crash without a valid license/permit. Tchikou is also in violation of operation of a motor scooter after dark (prohibited). The crash occurred at 2147 hours. Tchikou will be issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T0115915 in hand at Brigham and Women's Hospital for Chapter 90, Section 1E (Unlicensed Operation Of A Motor Scooter) and Chapter 90, Section 1E (Operation Of A Motor Scooter After Sunset - Hours Restriction.)

On Thursday 11/12/20 at approximately 1745 hours while working marked unit n499 I was dispatched to the area of 210 Nahanton Street for a report of a vehicle striking a deer. Upon arrival I observed a deceased deer in the breakdown lane of the westbound side of Nahanton Street diagonally across from 210 Nahanton Street. Parked in the entrance to 210 Nahanton Street was a Hyundai Sante Fe bearing Mass registration 7HZ286 operated by NATHANSON Lucas. Lucas stated to me he was travelling eastbound on Nahanton Street when a deer came on to the road from the woods on the westbound side of the road. he states the deer ran in front of his vehicle causing him to strike the deer. The collision caused damage to the front drivers side of the vehicle as well as to the hood. Lucas was uninjured, however the deer was deceased. The deer was removed from the road by a good Samaritan.

On 01/03/22 at approximately 1617 hours Officer Robert March and I, Officer Whitney Hyde, were assigned to N499 when we were dispatched to a 2 car MVA at 160 Needham St with no injuries. Both vehicles were waiting in the parking lot. On location I made contact with the operator of Vehicle 1, identified as Samantha LERNER. LERNER stated that the had been travelling southbound on Needham St and stopped in the center left turn lane to turn into the Farm Grill. When it was clear to turn, LERNER began to turn left when Vehicle 2 passed her on the left and made contact with the driver side front quarter panel of Vehicle 1. I observed scrapes and minor damage to Vehicle 1's front bumper and driver side front wheel rim. LERNER stated that the operator of Vehicle 2, later identified as Leanna LANDE, exited her vehicle at the time of the accident and exclaimed that her dog was dying and she was headed to the animal hospital down the road and they could exchange information there. LERNER proceeded to the animal hospital and was waiting for LANDE to come back out. I then entered the animal hospital and made contact with LANDE. LANDE was extremely upset as her 7 week old puppy had just died. LANDE stated that she had been in a panic because of her dying dog and passed LERNER when she shouldn't have, stating it was "stupid." Outside of the animal hospital I observed Vehicle 2 had minor damage along the length of the passenger side, including scrapes with white paint transfer. I issued LANDE MA Uniform Citation #T1448086 in hand for 89/4A Marked Lanes violation and explained the payment and appeal process. LANDE stated she understood. I provided LANDE and LERNER with the accident number and facilitated their exchange of information before clearing without further incident.

MV1 was taking a left on Watertown St on to Walnut St, both public ways in the City of Newton when MV2 ran a red light and collided with the back passenger side of MV1. Driver of MV1 stated she had green left arrow and MV2 drove through a red light. No statement from operator of MV2 at this time. Operator of MV2 was transported to Mass General Hospital with non fatal injury. Attempted to get MV2'S address through the RMV but was unsuccessful. Dispatch also attempted to obtain the address or any info on operator of MV2 but were unsuccessful.

On Tuesday 5/24/22 at approximately 0839 hours while assigned to marked unit n498 I was dispatched to the area of 455 Nahanton Street for a car that struck a deer. Upon arrival I spoke with the operator, PAUL Gelny, of motor vehicle #1 (1YJV68), who states he was travelling eastbound on Nahanton Street. PAUL further states while travelling eastbound a deer ran in front of his vehicle from the woods on the westbound side of Nahanton Street near the entrance to 455 causing him to strike the deer. Deer was deceased and laying in the shoulder of the road. Newton Dispatch notified the city to pick up the deceased deer. Deer strike cause damage to the front of PAUL's vehicle.