crash_reports

On 06/30/2019 at 15:30 hours I was notified by Sgt Lee that a crash involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist had occurred on Wiswall Rd at M Roadway. Upon my arrival at the crash scene I made the following observations, Wiswall Rd is a two lane non divided public way in the city of Newton that runs north to south from a dead end to Dedham St. The posted speed limit on Wiswall Rd is 25 MPH. M Roadway is a two lane non divided public way that runs west to east from Wiswall Rd to a dead end cul-de-sac. The weather conditions at the at of the crash were cloudy, and the roadway surface was wet from rain. I observed MA commercial registration M82794 a gray 2014 Honda Accord stopped in the north bound lane of Wiswall Rd at M Roadway. The Honda is registered to Newton Driving School. I observed two smudge marks approximately four inches in length on the center portion of the front and rear passenger side doors of the Honda. I also observed a 20 inch Kent bike that had be moved from it's final point of rest prior to my arrival. The bike had damage to it's front handle bars, front tire and it's two front forks. The bike's front tire had gray scuff marks on it. At the crash scene I spoke with the operator of the Honda, David Dombrovsky. Dombrovsky stated that he was driving north bound on Wiswall Rd near M Roadway approximately 20 to 25 MPH. Dombrovsky stated that he has had his learner's permit for six months and is a student at the Newton Driving School. Dombrovsky stated that he did not see the bicyclist but heard the impact of the bicyclist stricking the passenger side of the Honda. At the crash scene I spoke with driving school instructor, Igor Drizik. Drizik stated that the Honda was driving north on Wiswall Rd near M Roadway at approximately 20 to 25 MPH . Drizik stated that he did not see the bicyclist until approximately 1 to 2 seconds before impact on the driver's side of the Honda. Drizik stated the Honda is equipped with dual brakes and that he applied the brakes at the same time as Dombrovsky. Drizik stated that he and Dombrovsky got out of the Honda to render aid to the bicyclist. There were three other driving school students in the rear of the Honda at the time of the crash, neither of them stated that they witnessed the crash. None of the occupants of the Honda stated that they were injured and the vehicle did not require a tow. The bicyclist was identified as David Kerwin-Derrick. Kerwin-Derrick was transported via EMS to Boston Children's Hospital form treatment. At the hospital I spoke with one of Kerwin-Derrick's mother's, Patricia Kerwin-Derrick, who stated " We all know that David rode his bike into the car " and that her son had a broken left leg. Kerwin-Derrick is a student at the Memorial Spaulding School. Based upon my observations of the crash scene and statements made to me , I believe that Kerwin-Derrick's unintentionally rode his bike into the passenger side of the Honda. Photos were taken of the Honda, bike and crash scene and the disk was down loaded by the NPD's IT Bureau.

ON 7-11-19 AT APPROX. 1516HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT 304 LOWELL AVE. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING N-BOUND ON LOWELL AVE. WHEN SHE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS APPROACHING 304 LOWELL AVE. TRAVELING N-BOUND ON LOWELL. PREPARING TO STOP FOR THE TRAFFIC. DRIVER STATES HIS SODA BOTTLE DROPPED AND FELL BEHIND THE BRAKE AND AS A RESULT HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. VEHICLE #1 HAD MINOR REAR BUMPER DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD MINOR FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE. ALL 3 OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE #1 WERE TRANSPORTED BY MEDIC2 TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATIONS. VEHICLE #2 REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

On 07/16/19 at approximately 09:38 I responded to a two vehicle crash on Needham St. outside of #141. The Operator of Veh #1 stated she was turning left on Needham St when the South bound traffic stopped to left her turn. As she turned, Veh#2 drove South down the multi-turn lane and they collided nearly head on. Heavy damage and air bag deployment to Veh #1. The operator was checked out by Medics and signed a patient refusal. The Operator of Veh #2 stated she was driving down the multi-turn lane South on Needham St.. She was preparing to take a left onto Jaconnet St when Veh #1 pulled out of parking lot and collided with her vehicle. I observed moderate to heavy damage to Veh #2 and noted that the vehicle didn't have its directional on. The operator of Veh #2 complained to left leg pain and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital By Ambulance #1. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's Towing. At the conclusion of my investigation it appears as if both vehicles were at fault during this crash; Veh#1 for not yielding to right of way and Veh #2 for traveling too soon in a turn lane, no directional and driving too fast for the heavy traffic conditions. Both operators were given verbal warnings and there will be no citations issued at this time.

On 7/20/19 at 23:24 hrs I responded to the area of 552 Commonwealth Avenue for a report of a MVA. Upon arrival it was determined MV#1 had struck two unoccupied parked vehicles in the eastbound parking shoulder. The operator of MV#1 stated he was on his phone while driving and when he picked his head up another vehicle coming westbound was in his lane so he swerved to avoid collision and struck the parked vehicles. The impact caused MV#1 to spin and came to final rest facing Westbound. All vehicles were towed from he scene by Tody's towing. The operator of MV#1 was transported to the hospital for potential injuries. The Operator of MV#1 is being issued MA Citation T1442692 for 90/24 OUI Drugs, 89/4a Marked Lane Violation and 90/13B Impeded Operation/Phone Use and MA Citation T1442693 for 90/24 Operating to Endanger.

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Beacon Street and Washington Street, Newton for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. The weather at the time of the accident was overcast. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street and Washington Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Paige Mahoney (S85200426). Mahoney stated she was stopped in traffic at a red light on Beacon Street (W) at Washington Street in her 2018 black Volkswagon Tiguan (MA: 633MV6). Mahoney stated while her vehicle was at a complete stop, she felt and heard something hit the rear of her vehicle. Mahoney exited her vehicle and saw a bicyclist on the roadway. I observed minor damage to the rear middle bumper area of MV1. There was a small amount of blood present on the damaged area. I observed the roadway where the accident occurred. There was a small pool of blood in the left lane of Beacon Street (W) where the bicyclist fell to the roadway. The area of the roadway where the accident occurred is currently undergoing restoration and the asphalt has been graded down to it's sub base in preparation to be resurfaced. The current road surface condition is bumpy and uneven. The area where the roadway goes from a smooth surface to a bumpy surface is where the accident occurred. The injured bicyclist was identified as Timothy Johnson (S29270605). I spoke with him in the Newton Wellesley Hospital emergency room. Johnson stated he was operating his bicycle Westbound on Beacon Street on the right side of the left lane. Johnson stated he was coming to a stop in traffic at a red light when his wheel abruptly turned to the left and he began to fall over. Johnson stated his head hit the back of a vehicle stopped in front of him and he landed on his right side, with his bicycle landing on top of him. As a result of the accident, Johnson suffered an injury to the right side of his head and had scrapes on his right arm. Johnson stated he did not lose consciousness as a result of the accident and he appeared to be alert and orientated while I was speaking with him. Johnson was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. There were fresh markings on the right side of the helmet with minor black paint transfer. These markings are consistent with Johnson's statement that he fell into the back of MV1 and hit his head. Johnson's bicycle was removed from the roadway prior to my arrival and was being stored in the driveway of 2044 Beacon Street by the resident there. I observed no obvious damage to Johnson's bicycle. After speaking with all parties involved and examining the roadway where the accident occurred, it appears that the condition of the road surface contributed to Johnson losing control of his bicycle and crashing into the rear bumper area of MV1 while it was stopped in traffic. Photos were taken of the road surface, John's bicycle, and MV2 and submitted to the IT Bureau.

ON 7-29-19 AT APPROX. 0812HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WATERTOWN AND ADAMS ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING W-BOUND ON WATERTOWN WAITING TO TURN LEFT ONTO ADAMS WHEN SHE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY VEHICLE #2. DRIVER OF VEHICLE #2 STATES HE WAS STOPPED BEHIND VEHICLE #1 WAITING TO TURN LET ONTO ADAMS ST. DRIVER STATES HE STARTED TO GO ND REALIZED VEHICLE #1 WASN'T MOVING BECAUSE THE LIGHT AT WATERTOWN AND ADAMS HAD CHANGED TO RED. HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE #1. VEHICLE #1 HAD NO REAR END DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD NO FRONT END DAMAGE. PASSENGER OF VEHICLE #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL BY MEDIC2 FOR POSSIBLE BACK INJURY. ALL OTHER PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANIES.

The operator of Vehicle #1 stated that he proceeded through a green light, prior to his vehicle being struck on the passenger side by Vehicle #2. As a result of the collision, his vehicle then struck a traffic light. Operator #1 was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital by Medic-1, and his vehicle was towed by Tody's Towing Co. The operator of Vehicle #2 stated that he wasn't sure if his light was green prior to the collision with Vehicle #1. He declined medical attention, and his vehicle was towed by Tody's Towing Co. It should be noted that Operator #2 was unable to produce a Driver's License, and a routine query showed no status, thus he was issued a criminal app.

Vehicle One stated while travelling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave he was rear ended by Vehicle Two. Vehicle One stated he stopped when an unidentified vehicle was attempting to turn left in front of him when the collision occurred. Vehicle Two stated he was traveling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave when he attempted to reach for a beverage then traffic stopped abruptly in front of him. Vehicle One had two passengers in the rear one of which was transported to NWH along with the operator for their injuries. Vehicle Two's operator was transported to Framingham Union Hospital for his injuries. Vehicle Two was towed by Todys. The operator of Vehicle Two was mailed Mass Uniform Citation T1445183 for Following to Closely and Suspended License.

At approximately 1825HRs on August 06, 2019, I was dispatched to 785 Centre St. (Newton Country Day School) in reference to a motor vehicle vs bicycle crash. Upon arrival, I located both parties on the sidewalk adjacent to the intersection of Centre St. and Colby Rd. The operator of the bicycle was complaining of feeling dizzy, although she stated she did not hit her head, and suffered several abrasions on her left leg and hands; the operator of MV1 stated she was uninjured. The operator of MV1 stated that as she was traveling northbound on Centre St., she attempted to give the operator of the bicycle room, but the bicyclist made an abrupt left hand turn and struck MV1. The operator of the bicycle stated she was traveling northbound on Centre St. in the Bicycle Lane. She then signaled a left hand turn and entered the Motor Vehicle Travel Lane to make a second left hand turn to travel eastbound on Colby Rd. Once she exited the northbound Motor Vehicle Travel Lane on Centre St. and began to cross over the southbound lane, MV 1 crossed over the solid yellow lines onto the southbound side of Centre St. and struck her bicycle. MV1 sustained damage to its right front bumper and I noted red paint transfer of the left side of the front bumper, which the operator of MV1 states was old damage. MV1 also sustained a flat left front tire after contacting the curb. The bicycle sustained damage to both tires and where the rear tire attaches to the frame appeared to be warped. I took several photos of the damage and have submitted them to be attached to this report. The operator of the bicycle was transported to the hospital by Newton Medics and the operator of MV1 signed a patient refusal. Todys Services arrived and took custody of MV1, for which I completed and filled an NPD Towed Motor Vehicle Form. All streets mentioned are public ways in the City of Newton. Due to the potential danger of serious bodily injury caused by the operator of MV1's reckless driving behavior (crossing the solid yellow road divider line and driving on the wrong side of the road against traffic), the actual damage caused (striking and causing the bicycle operator to be transported to the hospital and damage to the bicycle) and that the bicycle operator was clearly visible/in clear contrast with the road (riding a red bicycle and wearing a red shirt) I issued the operator of MV1 MA Criminal citation T1445010, in hand, for violating one count of MGL Ch.90 S. 24 (Operating To Endanger) I cleared without incident. Note: I logged the bicycle into property/evidence for safekeeping, as it could not be taken on the ambulance.

On Thursday, August 8, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Centre Street and Mt. Ida Street for a report of a 3 car motor vehicle crash with entrapment. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Centre Street and Mt. Ida Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. On arrival, I was updated by Sgt. Chisholm that one of the vehicles (MV3) had a female operator that was entrapped as a result of the collision. She was freed from the vehicle by the Newton Fire Department and transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Another operator (MV2) was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries. A third operator (MV1) remained on scene with no injuries. With the assistance of Officer Wade we conducted a survey of the crash scene. We observed a large debris field at the intersection of Centre Street and Mt. Ida Street with debris from all three vehicles. The point of impact was observed to be on Centre Street (N) before Mt. Ida Street. There were fresh scrapes in the pavement as a result of the colission. We also observed skid marks from MV1 measuring 57 feet 8 inches from the start of it's skid to the vehicles final rest MV1 crashed into the rear of MV2. The impact caused MV2 to enter the Southbound travel lane of Centre Street and crash into MV3 as it was passing by. The impact from MV2's front end crashing into MV3's driver side resulted in the operator of MV3 becoming entrapped. MV2 and MV3 came to final rest on Wesley Street (W) at Centre Street (S). The driver door of MV3 was inaccessible. The collsion resulted in air bag deployment for MV2 and MV3. I observed moderate damage to MV1's front grill/bumper area. I observed substantial damage to the front and rear of MV2 and substantial damage to the front and driver side of MV3. Tody's responded and removed MV2 and MV3 from the roadway. Photos were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. Officer Martin of the Watertown Police Department was requested by Sgt. Lee to respond to the scene and assist with a commercial truck inspection of MV1. Officer Martin contacted Trooper Grey of the Massachusetts State Police Truck Team who also responded to assist with the truck inspection. Sgt. Lee remained with Officer Martin and Trooper Grey during the inspection. MV1 was relocated to Richardson Street for the inspection. Trooper Grey determined the truck was in compliance with all required paperwork and it passed it's mechanical inspection. MV1 was removed from the roadway by a state tow. I spoke with the operator of MV1, William Tisbert (S24792655). Tisbert stated he was operating a 2006 KW W900 Semi Truck (NH SEMI: AP2638) Northbound on Centre Street. Tisbert stated as he was approaching Mt. Ida Street, a vehicle came out of no where and he hit it. Tisbert stated there was no one in front of him and then a vehicle came off of a side street (Mt. Ida Street) and attempted to turn left in front of him to return to the side street. Tisbert stated he could not avoid hitting the vehicle. Tisbert crashed into the rear of MV2. MV2 then crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into another vehicle. Tisbert remained on scene and reported no injuries. Tisbert stated he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and was not distracted. Tisbert later admitted to crashing into the rear of MV2. I spoke with the operator of MV2, Janet Vanbuskirk (S59829146), at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Vanbuskirk stated while operating her 2004 Toyota Highlander (MA: RS 529Y), she was stopped on Centre Street (N) at Mt. Ida Street. Vanbuskirk had her left directional on and was waiting for traffic in the Southbound lane to clear to take a left turn onto Mt. Ida Street. Vanbuskirk stated MV1 crashed into the rear of her vehicle. As a result of the impact, Vanbuskirk's vehicle traveled into the opposite lane and crashed into the driver side of MV3. Vanbuskirk reported minor injuries to her neck, left arm, and right hand. I spoke with the operator of MV3, Madeleine Karolian (S23979811), at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Karolian stated she was operating her 2016 Toyota Prius (MA: EV5746) Southbound on Centre Street. Karolian stated MV1 crashed into MV2, and MV2 crashed into her vehicle. Karolian stated she did not have time to avoid the collision. Karolian stated she had minor injuries to her neck and chest. Karolian's vehicle had a dash cam recording at the time of the accident. I viewed the footage with her through an app on a cell phone. The footage shows MV3 traveling Southbound on Centre Street on August 8, 2019 at 1308 hours. Ahead of MV3 in the Northbound lane, MV2 is seen stopped on Centre Street before Mt. Ida Street with it's left directional activated. I observed MV1 travel Northbound on Centre Street and crash into the rear of MV2. The impact caused MV2 to enter the Southbound travel lane and crashed into the driver side of MV3. The footage then ends. A copy of the footage was emailed to my work email. The footage was then forwarded to IT Director Steve Smith to be added to the media for this report. As a result of my investigation, the operator of MV1, William Tisbert, will be cited for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 71 (Following too closely). Massachusetts Uniform Citation T1270942 was completed and mailed to Tisbert's residence.

Operator of Motor Vehicle #1 stated that he was traveling Eastbound on Jackson Road and preceded straight through the green light at the intersection of Jackson Road and Pearl Street and was struck by motor vehicle #2 that ran the red light. Operator of Motor Vehicle #2 stated that he was traveling Northbound on Pearl Street and the glare of the sun was in is eyes and did not see the red light until it was to late and struck motor vehicle #1 which caused it to roll over. Operator of motor vehicle #2 stated that he helped to operator of motor vehicle #1 get out of the car and stated that he had a few scratches on his knee. Motor vehicle #1 sustained major damage throughout the entire vehicle. Operator of Motor vehicle #1 sustained minor injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Motor vehicle #2 sustained moderate front end damage. Tody's Towing towed motor vehicle #1. A citation was issued to the operator of motor vehicle #2 for failure to stop at red light..

The operator of MV1 stated that he was traveling southbound on Chestnut Street, stopped at the stop sign, and then continued straight on Chestnut Street towards Needham. He then stated that MV2 came off the off ramp of Boylston Street and did not stop completely at the stop sign. MV1 subsequently t boned MV2. The operator of MV2 stated that he was exiting Boylston Street in the Eastbound off ramp. He stated that he came to a complete stop at the stop sign and began inching out when he was struck by MV1. He also stated that he observed MV1 stop at the first stop sign but believed MV1 was going to stop at another stop sign under the bridge which is why he inched out so far. Both operators were uninjured and signed patient refusals but the passenger of MV1 complained of arm and neck pain and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo. Todys arrived on scene and towed MV1 as both headlights were disabled and the operator accompanied his wife to the hospital. Overall, MV1 sustained moderate damage to the front end and was towed while MV2 sustained moderate damage to the left drivers side but was able to be driven from the scene.

MV1 jumped a curb and collided with a parked vehicle MV2 (a 2004 GMC Yukon, MA Reg: 8EC792) in front of 185 Waltham St. MV1 operator, Angel Gonzales, was unconscious on scene in the driveway of 185 Waltham St. Waltham St is a public way that is owned and maintained by the City of Newton. A passerby, Joseph Anderson saw the aftermath of the crash and called 911. MV2 had damage to its drivers side door and rear side. MV1 was heavily damaged, on its side, and keys were in the ignition. MV1 was towed by towed by Tody's. Gonzales was transported to Beth Isreal in critical condition. When Gonazales was in the back of the ambulance, myself and medics smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Gonzales. All first responders thoroughly checked the surrounding area for a helmet but one could not be located. Due to Gonzales' critical condition and urgency to get to the hospital, and ID was not thoroughly looked for on his person. Ofc. Guarino, N491, retrieved an ID from Gonzales upon arrival at Beth Isreal Hospital. Ofc. Stake filled out a towed inventory form. Pictures taken and sent to IT. Sgt. Lee was notified and will be following up with this incident. MV1 operator, Angel Gonzales is being charged with the following (MA Uniform Citations T1442823 & T1442824): 90/24J - OUI Liquor (public way) 90/24E - Negligent Operation of a MV (operating recklessly at a high rate of speed) 89/4A - Marked Lanes 90/23 - Attaching Registration Plates (attaching registration plates to motorcycle to conceal the fact that it was unregistered. Registration plate on the motorcycle came back to a 2002 Honda VT750 motorcycle, MA Reg: 1T3988; VIN on the motorcycle came back to a 2005 Suzuki GSXR60, MA Reg: 1L4389) 90/9B - Unregistered MV (motorcycle 2005 Suzuki MA Reg: 1T3988 was confirmed unregistered by RMV) 90/23D - Operating MV with a Suspended License (RMV confirmed that Gonzales' license was suspended S94722414) (see Incident #19039806 for more details). For QED purposes, the charge 266/139 - Stolen Registration was added to this report because 90/23 - Attaching Registration Plates was not an option. Due to Gonzales' hospitalization, the citations will be mailed to his last known address. Officers were able to rise a Harold Curtis, the father of Anthony Curtis (owner of MV2, the GMC Yukon) at 185 Waltham St. He was notified of the incident and advised to call their insurance company. Curtis mentioned that he has cameras facing the street where the incident took place and will see if he can retrieve the footage for us. Police prosecutor to subpoena blood.

On 8/28/2019 at approx 1058hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the area of 2014 Washington St for a report of a 2 car crash w/o injuries. Upon arrival I observed the vehicles on opposite sides of Washington St with NFD Lt Bourgeois standing by with his emergency lights activated, Lt Bourgeois stated both operators were shaken up but not injured. I spoke with the operator of Ma Reg 1XM680 Elizabeth CHISOLM who stated she was attempting to take a left onto Washington St, a vehicle in the right hand eastbound lane was turning right into the parking lot, CHISOLM stated she did not see Ma Reg EV3452 being operated by Julien GRANT in the left eastbound travel lane until it was too late colliding with him. I spoke with GRANT who stated he was traveling EB in the left travel lane of Washington St when struck by CHISOLM exiting the hospital.

On 9/08/19 Kevin Coston came into NPD Headquarters to report a MV/Ped with Injury that had occurred on 8/23/19 at about 06:15 in the parking lot of Whole Foods (916 Walnut Street). The RP stated that he had left work (Whole Foods) at the back receiving door and was walking to his car, he bent over to take his knee pads off, while he was doing this he was struck by a delivery van that backed into him. The driver took out his headphones and said sorry before driving away. RP stated that he told the driver that he had been hit but the driver just drove away. RP went to hospital (Faulkner) on his own for lower back pain and has not been to work since. RP was able to take picture of the side of the delivery van. The van belonged to Shortstop Distribution Inc (508-655-5948). RP left a message that morning. He was texted by Gedeon (786-352-6695) who stated there was a language barrier and he didn't understand what had happened. RP advised Gedeon to talk to his lawyer or the police. Exact location of accident unknown. Diagram is a estimate. Report printed out and placed in traffic box for follow up. Traffic Bureau Update (Officer Gaudet): On Monday, September 9, 2019 I attempted to make contact with the operator if MV1, Gedeon Duarte, with a negative result. A Hit and Run motor vehicle inquiry was mailed to Duarte. I spoke with the injured party, Kevin Coston, via telephone on September 9, 2019. Coston stated he is an employee at the Whole Foods located at 916 Walnut Street, Newton. Coston stated on August 23, 2019 a black van backed into him as he was kneeling on the ground taking off his knee pads in the loading area of the store. Coston stated he approached the driver who remained in the vehicle to speak with him after he was hit. Coston described the driver as a heavy set Spanish male. Coston stated the operator of the vehicle rolled down his window, took his headphones out of his ear, said sorry, and left the area. Coston stated he contacted the Newton Police to report the accident but was told he needed to come in person to file the report. Coston stated he was unable to come to the station to file the report until September 8, 2019. On Friday, September 13, 2019, I spoke with Gedeon Duarte at the Newton Police Department. Duarte stated he spoke Portuguese and did not speak English. With the assistance of David Sargent from the Language Line (1-800-225-5254) translating, I was to speak with Mr. Duarte in the Traffic Bureau. Duarte stated he was making a delivery at Whole Foods and was waiting for another truck to leave so he could leave the area. Duarte stated a male party (Coston) came up to his driver door and was yelling him. Duarte stated that due to language barrier he was unable to understand what the person was saying to him, but stated the male party was yelling, "Fuck you! Fuck you!" Duarte stated he did not know what was going on and stated he left the area to allow the male party to calm down. Duarte stated he returned a minute later the male party did not want to speak with him. Duarte stated he returned a second time later in the morning and Coston was not there. Duarte stated he received a call from his employer stating Kevin Coston had called for him and he was provided with Coston's phone number. Duarte stated he texted Coston to find out what happened that morning. Duarte showed me a text message exchange from August 23, 2019 at 9:03 A.M. between himself and a party listed as "Kevin Whole". In the text messages, Duarte stated he is the driver of the van and that his supervisor called him. The other party responded and stated "Talk to the police and my lawyer". Duarte stated that he did not understand what happened and that he returned to whole foods. Duarte ended the text exchange with "927535425 my number of policy..." Duarte stated he had no idea he made contact with Coston and stated at the time of the alleged accident he did not hear/see/feel anything otherwise he would have stopped. Duarte's information has been updated in this report to reflect him as the operator/vehicle involved. Duarte also submitted pictures of the rear of his vehicle, a 2008 black Ford E350 (MA: 8NY171), from the day of the accident. Photos were submitted to the IT Bureau. Officer Wade went to the Whole Foods located at 916 Walnut Street, Newton in an attempt to view surveillance footage of the accident. Officer Wade stated the surveillance camera did not capture the incident and the van not viewed at all.

Valentine Baron stated on she was bicycling in the marked crosswalk at Center Ave at Center St from the north side walk to the south side walk. Baron stated that she activated the crosswalk light and had entered the crosswalk when the light was activated. Baron stated that while she was in the marked crosswalk vehicle one began to make a right turn on red . Baron stated that vehicle one struck her on her left side , knocking her off her bike . Baron stated that she had a helmutt but was not wearing it the time of the crash. Baron stated that she did not lose consciousness as result of the crash. Baron was transported via EMS to Mt Auburn Hospital for treatment for possible internal injuries. Operator of vehicle one Sara Ross stated that she was stopped at a red light on Center Ave at Center St. Ross stated that she was waiting to turn right on a red light and look to her left and then her right and drove forward. Ross stated that she did not see Baron in the marked crosswalk. Charles Hannum was a front seat passenger in vehicle one and stated that he did not see Baron in front of the vehicle until the crash occurred. I took photos of vehicle one and forwarded to the NPD IT bureau. I issued Ross M Citation T21065501 and cited her for a violation of CO 19/74 , failure to use care while turning.

M.V. #1 was merging onto Rt. East when they were bumped from behind by veh #2. There was a newborn in veh #1 so as a precaution, the baby and its mother was transported by Medics to Newton-Wellesley Hospital to get checked out. Passenger #1 complained of headache after Medics left but didn't want me to call for a transport. She stated she would take some Tylenol and see how she felt later on. Very minor damage to veh #1. The operator of veh#2 stated she was merging onto Rt. 9 East when she didn't realize veh #1 in front of her didn't proceed and that's when she struck the rear of the car. Operator handed Mass Citation #T1445110 for N.C.O. -Failure to Use Care in Starting. Very minor damage to veh #2.

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 17:50 hours I, Officer Guarino, responded to the area of 749 Beacon St. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle. Upon arrival with other units, we determined that MV 1 was parked in front of 749 Beacon St.The operator of MV1 opened the door to her vehicle to exit and her door struck a passing bicyclist. Traffic on Beacon St. westbound was stopped, the bicyclist fell off of the bicycle and sustained injuries and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further evaluation.As the bicyclist was falling, he struck the rear of MV2, which did not appear to have any damage. The operator of MV1 said she did not see the bicyclist, as she went to exit her vehicle. Witness 1, who was stopped in traffic said that the bicyclist was traveling at a high speed and understood how MV1 did not see the bicycle coming. Officer D. Siegal transported the bicycle to the Newton Police Department and secured it in support services.

MV3 operator states he was travelling southbound on Chestnut St in traffic when it suddenly came to a stop. MV3 operator then tried to brake but did not have enough time. MV3 then collided with MV2 who was stopped in traffic. MV2 then collided with MV1 who was stopped in traffic. MV2's driver side airbag deployed. Medics arrived on scene and the operator signed a refusal. MV1's operator stated she was pregnant, was checked out by the medics, and signed a refusal. She did call her doctor who advised her to see him at St. Elizabeths hospital. MV2 was towed by tody's. Towed MV form was filled out and filed.

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.

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, I responded to the intersection of Crafts Street and Albemarle Road, Newton with Sgt. Lee for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle with serious injury to it's operator. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Crafts Street and Albemarle Road are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Jussara Pontes (S92930243). Pontes stated she was operating a 2017 Toyota Sienna (MA: 4GX777) at the time of the crash. Pontes stated she was traveling North on Albemarle Road and came to a stop at the stop sign located at the Crafts Street intersection. Pontes stated she looked both ways and began to inch out into the roadway. Pontes stated she stopped the vehicle again and was assisting a child sitting in the 2nd row of the vehicle. Pontes stated she then turned her attention back to the roadway. Pontes stated she looked to her right and left again and did not see any vehicles in either direction. Pontes stated she proceeded to cross the intersection to continue North on Albemarle Road. Pontes stated the front bumper area of MV1 crashed into the left side of a passing motorcycle. Pontes stated the motorcycle and it's operator fell to the roadway and slid across the street to the side of the road. Pontes stated she pulled her vehicle over onto Albemarle Road. Pontes stated she did not see the motorcycle prior to the crash and was not distracted. The operator of the motorcycle (MV2), Irene Pistoftzian (S06099449) was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital with a serious left leg injury prior to my arrival. I observed a red 1990 Kawasaki ZR550 (MA MCN: 1V1063) resting on it's right side on the NE sidewalk area of Albemarle Road at Crafts Street with it's front wheel/handlebar facing Crafts Street. The motorcycle had moderate damage to it's left side from the impact of MV1 crashing into it. The right side of the motorcycle had damage from sliding on the roadway and the crashing into a fence on the sidewalk on Crafts Street (W) at Albemarle Road. There was also damamge to the front headlight/right handlebar area. The motorcycle and Toyota Sienna were towed from the scene by Tody's towing at Sgt. Lee's request. Pictures were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau. I spoke with Pistoftzian at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on Monday, September 30, 2019. Pistoftzian stated she was operating her motorcycle on Crafts Street (W). Pistoftzian stated as she approached the intersection of Crafts Street and Albemarle Road, she observed a mini van to her left out of her peripheral. Pistoftzian stated she remembers being hit on her left side and then laying on the roadway looking up at the sky on the sidewalk with her head facing Albemarle Field. Pistoftzian stated as a result of the crash she has a significant injury to her left leg and also has an injury to her left wrist/arm. Pistoftzian stated she was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. I spoke with Kymberley Mitchell via telephone who stated she witnessed the crash. Mitchell stated she was traveling behind the motorcycle involved in the crash on Craft Street (W) at North Street. Mitchell stated they were stopped at a red light at this time. Mitchell stated there were no vehicles in front of the motorcycle at the light. Mitchell stated the light turned green and they continued on Crafts Street at a low rate of speed. Mitchell stated she could see ahead at the intersection of Albemarle Street and Crafts Street, traffic was stopped on Crafts Street (E) letting traffic exit Albemarle Road (N). Mitchell stated vehicles were taking left and right turns out of Albemarle Road before the motorcycle reached the intersection. Mitchell stated a mini van was crossing past the double yellow line of Crafts Street to continue straight when it crashed into the left side of the motorcycle. I spoke with Cheryl Wermer via telephone who stated she witnessed the crash. Wermer stated she was traveling on Crafts Street (E) towards Albemarle Road. Wermer stated traffic ahead of her was stopped to allow vehicles to turn off of Albemarle Road. Wermer stated she observed a motorcycle traveling towards her on Crafts Street (W). Wermer stated she then saw a vehicle travel straight from Albemarle Road across Crafts Street and crash into the motorcycle. Wermer stated the operator of the motorcycle flew off the bike. Wermer stated the car then came to a stop and the driver got out and stated "Oh my god! I didn't see you!" Wermer stated both vehicles were traveling at a low rate of speed prior to the crash. I spoke with Bill Frabizio via telephone who stated he witnessed the crash. Frabizio stated he was behind the mini van (MV1) on Albemarle Road prior to the crash. Frabizio stated the vehicle in front of him began to cross the intersection as he was monitoring the traffic on to take a right turn onto Crafts Street. Frabizio stated he heard a loud "Boom" and saw a motorcycle slide across the street with its operator. Frabizio stated the motorcycle crashed into a fence post and the operator came off the motorcycle. Frabizio stated he pulled over and assisted operator of the motorcycle. After concluding my investigation, the operator of MV1, Jussara Pontes, was mailed Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2016424 for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Failure To Use Care).

ON 9-29-19 AT APPROX. 0933HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF FESSENDEN LANE AND CRAFT ST. I SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2. DRIVER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING N-BOUND ON FESSENDEN LANE . AT THE INTERSECTION WAITING TO GO LEFT ONTO CRAFT ST. DRIVER STATES A VEHICLE TRAVELING E-BOUND ON CRAFT TURNED RIGHT INTO FESSENDEN LANE. AT THIS POINT DRIVER STATES SHE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC LANE AND TURNED ONTO CRAFTS ST. SHE STATES HER VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE BY VEHICLE #1. SHE STATES SHE NEVER SAW THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL IT WAS HITTING HER VEHICLE. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS BEING ATTENDED TO BY THE FIRE AND MEDICS. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #2 WAS GIVEN MOTOR VEHICLE CITATION ( T1445177, 89/9, FAILURE TO YIELD AT INTERSECTION ). OPERATOR SERVED CITATION IN HAND. I SPOKE TO A WITNESS ( TIMOTHY CHANGOGARRETT ). HE STATED HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND BEHIND THE MOTORCYCLE. HE SAW VEHICLE #2 ENTER THE TRAFFIC LANE AND VEHICLE #1 HIT HER VEHICLE. HE STATES THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WENT OVER HIS HANDLE BARS UPON COLLISION. LANDED ON THE HOOD OF VEHICLE #2 AND THEN FELL TO THE GROUND. AT THIS POINT HE CALLED 911. OPERATOR OF VEHICLE #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BY MEDIC2 FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND SPOKE TO THE OPERATOR IN HIS ROOM. HE STATES HE WAS TRAVELING E-BOUND ON CRAFT INTENDING TO GO TO THE POST 440 ON CALIFORNIA ST. TO ATTEND AN AA ( ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ) MEETING. HE STATES HE TOOK HIS SON'S MOTORCYCLE WITH THE INTENTION OF SEEING IF THERE WERE ANY REPAIRS NECESSARY BECAUSE HIS SON IS TRYING TO SELL IT. WHILE TRAVELING HE APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION. HE SAW VEHICLE #2 ENTER ONTO CRAFT ST. HE STATES HE COULD NOT DIVERT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING HER VEHICLE. OPERATOR HAS BROKEN BONES IN HIS LEFT ARM. CUTS ALONG HIS FACE AND NECK AS WELL AS LOWER BODY PAIN. HE STATED THE HOSPITAL INTENDS ON KEEPING HIM OVER NIGHT FOR OBSERVATION. I ASKED THE DRIVER IF HE WAS AWARE THAT HIS LICENSE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WAS REVOKED. HE STATED HE HAD A CHANCE TO BE REINSTATED BUT CHOSE NOT TO. DRIVER WAS ISSUED MOTOR VEHICLE CITATION ( T1445178, 90/23/C, LICENSE REVOKED AS HTO ). I INFORMED THE OPERATOR THAT I WOULD MAIL HIM THE CRIMINAL APPLICATION. ALL OTHER PARTIES REPORTED NO INJURIES. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOWED BY TODYS. VEHICLE #1 HAD FRONT END DAMAGE AND FRAME DAMAGE. VEHICLE #2 HAD LEFT SIDE DAMAGE AND A BROKEN AXLE. WEST NEWTON SQUARE ( OFF L. MIKOLEIT ) ARRIVED ON SCENE AND TOOK 10 PICTURES. PICTURES PLACED IN I.T. BOX. I CLEARED THE AREA WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

The operator of MV1 states that she was traveling northbound on Needham Street with flow of traffic when she struck a pedestrian with the right front corner of her vehicle. The operator of MV1 stated that she did not see the pedestrian in the cross walk until after she hit her and that there was poor lighting in the area. Through the help of coworker from Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, the victim stated that she was crossing Needham Street in the crosswalk and was almost on the side walk when she was struck by MV1 from behind. MV1 sustained minor front end damage while the victim sustained noticeable injuries and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by Cataldo. Photographs of the scene were taken and submitted to IT to be attached to the report. The operator of MV1 was issued a Massachusetts Uniform Citation (T2079284) for 89-11, failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was in a parking space and trying to correct his position within the lines. He pulled out and then when he was about to drive forward, MV#2 suddenly reversed into him. The OP. of MV#2 states she was exiting the parking lot due to it being full. As she was driving forward, MV#1 pulled out of a spot and collided into her. There is supposedly a witness by the name of Jean Charles working for VPNE Valet that observed the accident. He has left for the day and does not have a cell phone or a house phone. Manager on duty states only corporate headquarters 617-451-1393 has information on him. I checked with hospital security for surveillance footage and observed MV#2 passing MV#1. MV#1 then started backing out of his space but MV#2 started reversing. Both vehicles ended up colliding with each other at an angle. Director of Public Safety Ashley will make footage available at insurance request. 617-243-6478 (Footage starts around 2:41PM)

Operator of vehicle 1 states he was traveling eastbound on Webster St when vehicle 2 pulled out of Border St in front of him. Operator of vehicle 1 tried to swerve to avoid a collision but was unable to. Operator of vehicle 2 stated she was pulling out of Border St to take a left onto Webster St when she was struck on the drivers side by vehicle 1. All operators and passengers were checked by the medics. Only the operator of vehicle 2 went to Newton Wellesley Hospital with Cataldo Medics. Both vehicles were towed by Todys.

MV #1 was traveling southbound on Lexington St. just passing Rumford Ave. when the operator suffered a medical emergency and collided with the curb causing the passenger side tire to rupture. MV #1 then rolled forward slightly colliding into the rear bumper of MV #2 (unknown if it caused new damage). MV #2 was parked, unoccupied facing southbound on Lexington St. MV #1 was towed from the scene and the operator of MV #1 was transported to the hospital. The owner of MV #2 was made aware of the incident.

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, I, Patrolman Hatfield, was assigned to marked cruiser N 495 to Division 5 for the 1530 to 2330 hour shift. At approximately 1742 hours, FTO Guarino and I were dispatched to Commonwealth Ave at Cedar St for a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. FTO Guarino and I arrived on scene and noticed two MVs with damage. I spoke with the RO/operator of MV2, Janet Haines (Janet). Janet stated she was not suffering from injuries. Janet said she was operating southbound on Cedar St crossing Commonwealth Ave when she had a collision with MV2. Janet stated prior to crossing Commonwealth Ave, an unknown MV stopped at the intersection to allow her to cross. Janet then stated she proceeded accross when she crashed into MV1, who drove around the stopped MV. Janet said her brakes did not work and she continued to drive forward and ended on top of the curb of Commonwealth Ave facing eastbound. MV2 suffered damage to the whole front bumper and wheel wells. FTO Guarino spoke with the operator of MV1, Madeleine Richard (Madeleine). Be advised both front and side driver airbags were deployed, and the front driver's side door was unable to be opened. I then spoke with Madeleine. Madeleine stated she was operating eastbound on Commonwealth Ave before being involved in the collision. Madeleine stated she drove around the MV infront of her that was attempting to take a left from Commonwealth Ave onto Cedar St, and she did not see MV2 prior to the accident. MV1 was struck on the driver's side by MV2, and ended facing westbound in the middle of Commonwealth Ave. EMTs and fire arrived on scene. Janet stated she did not need to be transported. Madeleine was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for an evaluation. Both MVs were towed by Todys.

Katerina Iliades stated that on 10/23/2019 at 11:56 hours she was standing in front of the rear driver's side door of her vehicle MA reg 7BM656 2019 Land Rover while it was parked facing north in front of 316 Walnut St. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Iliades stated that she was placing her daughter Melina Bichelen in her car seat and when she observed MA reg 8EP212 a white Subaru Outback driving north bound on Walnut St near the marked crosswalk at 312 Walnut St. Iliades stated that she observed the Subaru was being operated by an elderly white male. Iliades stated that the she observed the Subaru's front drivers side strike several orange plastic three foot poles that are affixed to the roadway around the crosswalk. Iliades stated that after the Subaru struck the poles at the crosswalk it veered towards her. Iliades stated that she leaned back into the back seat of her vehicle and pulled the door towards herself as the Subaru's passenger side mirror made conact with her vehicle. Iliades stated that the Subaru continued north bound on Walnut St without stopping or slowing. Iliades complained of lower leg pain and refused medical aid or transport to a hospital at the crash scene. I observed no damage or markings on Iliades vehicle. MA reg 8EP212 is registered to Harilaos Papadogiannis ( DOB 01/02/1941 ) of 134 Apt 4 North St , Newton. I went to 134 North St and found MA reg 8EP212 a 2014 Subaru parked in the lot of 134 North St. I observed that the Subaru's passenger side mirror was lose from it's mounting and was turned down and was facing the wrong way. I further observed that the out side casing of the Subaru's mirror had scuff marks consistent with it forcefully making contact with an other object. I spoke with Papadogiannis who stated that he was driving his Subaru north bound on Walnut St at 11:56 hours on 10/23/2019. Papadogiannis stated that he could only recall striking the plastic poles near the crosswalk and nothing else regarding the crash. I as spoke with Papadogiannis he was confused and I had to repeat myself and my questions to him several times. I instructed Papadogiannis what steps he needs to take regarding filing out an operator crash report and contacting his insurance provider , but I believe that he did not fully comprehend what I was conveying to him. Based upon my observations at the crash seen and my conversations with Iliades and Papadogiannis , I believe that Papadogiannis was at fault for the crash. Based upon my observations of Papadogiannis I filed an Immediate Threat Request form and faxed it to the MA RMV Driver Control Unit. Photos of both vehicles were taken and downloaded by the NPD's IT Bureau.

On Wednesday October 23, 2019, I, Patrolman Hatfield, was assigned to marked cruiser N495 in full uniform to Division 5 for the 1530 to 2330 hour shift. At approximately 2040 hours, myself and Officer Selig were traveling northbound on Centre St (a public way) in Newton Center. We were behind MA reg 9KT873 (2004 Toyota Corolla grey). We observed the motor vehicle drive around a pedestrian in the crosswalk who was attempting to cross at Centre St and Pelham St. I activated my emergency blue lights and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop of the Toyota Corolla. The operator continued to drive northbound on Centre St before pulling over just before the crosswalk at Centre St and Pleasant St. The operator then continued driving forward and struck a pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk Officer Selig and I saw the pedestrian being struck before landing on top of the Toyota Corolla hood, and falling forward onto the street. Officer Selig and I spoke with the two parties involved. I spoke with the victim, who was identified as Vivian Rubinstein (Vivian). Vivian crawled towards the sidewalk of Centre St while clutching her lower back. Initially Vivian denied being injured and refused medical aid. The Toyota Corolla operator was identified as the register owner Elise Ruben (Elise). Elise stated to Officer Selig that her front windshield was foggy and when she noticed the blue lights, she attempted to pull over. Elise stated she did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk. Elise appeared very upset and refused medical treatment. Officer Selig was able to speak to two witnesses of the accident. The witnesses were identified as Stephan Aparicio (Stephan) and Mikaela Rice (Mikaela). Stephan said he was behind the victim in the same crosswalk. Stephan stated he saw the Toyota stop in front of the crosswalk and then drove forward hitting the female. Mikaela stated she was parked in her motor vehicle on Centre St facing northbound (facing the crosswalk). Mikaela stated she saw the female walking halfway across the crosswalk and the Toyota continuing drive forward before hitting the female. Officer Siegel arrived on scene and took four photographs which was submitted with this report. Vivian was transported by Newton Medics to Faulkner Hospital for an evaluation. I issued written warning citation number T2079786 to Elise for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk (Centre St at Pleasant St). I also issued Elise citation number T2079787 for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk (Centre St at Pelham St). The vehicle was driven from the scene.

On Thursday, October 24, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Cedar 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. Commonwealth Avenue and Cedar Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Samuel Ntonme (S52001288). Samuel Ntonme stated he was operating his 2009 Nissan Murano (MA: 192VH6) Northbound on Cedar Street at Commonwealth Avenue. Ntonme stated he crossed Commonwealth Avenue and entered the carriage road area of Commonwealth Avenue to continue onto Cedar Street when a bicyclist crashed into the front driver side bumper/fender area of his vehicle. Ntonme stated there was a delivery truck partially blocking the intersection of Cedar Street (S ) at the Commonwealth Avenue carriage road. Ntonme stated he did not see the bicyclist until it crashed into his vehicle and stated the vehicle was traveling Eastbound on the roadway in the Westbound lane. I observed minor damage to the front driver side bumper/fender area of MV1. Ntonme reported no injuries. The operator of the bicycle, Ezra Robison (S83132607), was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with a leg injury prior to my arrival. I observed damage to the front and rear wheels on the Robison's bicycle on scene. Robison's bicycle was transported to the Newton Police Station for safe keeping. I went to Newton Wellesley Hospital to obtain a statement from Robison but he was discharged prior to my arrival. I spoke with Robison at his residence later in the day. Robison stated he was operating his bicycle on the Commonwealth Avenue carriage road (E) towards Cedar Street. Robison stated there was a delivery truck stationary on Cedar Street partially in the carriage lane. Robison stated he went around the delivery truck and didn't see MV1 until impact. Robison stated he crashed into the front driver side wheel area. Robison stated the front wheel of his bicycle went under the front driver tire of MV1 and he fell to the roadway with his bicycle. Robison stated he has minor injuries as a result of the crash. Pictures were taken of the crash scene and submitted to the IT Bureau.

The operator of MV1 stated that he was texting and traveling at a high rate of speed when his vehicle lost control and crashed into parked vehicles 2 and 3. All three vehicles sustained major damage and were towed from the scene by Todys. The operator of MV1 had no apparent injuries but due to the high rate of speed of the vehicle at the time of the crash was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for precautionary reasons. Photographs of the crash as well as the open container of "Chum Churum" alcoholic beverage were taken and placed in IT's mailbox.

I was dispatched to 854 Beacon St, Newton, MA for an overturned motor vehicle accident. I arrived on scene and saw Vehicle #1 (MA reg 9AS213) overturned on its driver's side with the female operator/registered owner trapped inside. Newton Fire arrived on scene and mechanically removed the operator out of the motor vehicle. Prior to where Vehicle #1 was overturned I observed Vehicle #2 (MA reg 615FF6) with rear bumper damage and a snapped rear axle. Vehicle #2 was unoccupied. Operator of Vehicle #1 was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for treatment by Newton Medics. Both motor vehicles were towed by Tody's and inventory sheets were completed and filed. I spoke with the Operator of Vehicle #1 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Operator stated that she does not remember what happened before the crash and that she only remembers waking up in her car. I told her that her car was towed and a report is on file. Ofc Selig spoke with the registered owner of Vehicle #2 and notified her of the incident. Based on my investigation it appears that Vehicle #1 struck the rear of Vehicle #2 and the operator over steered causing the vehicle to overturn onto the driver's side.

MV 1 was traveling northbound on Walnut street and struck MV 2 traveling in the opposite direction. MV 2 was traveling southbound on Walnut Street and was struck by MV 1 traveling in the opposite direction. The accident was reported at Walnut St and Beacon St. MV 1 reportedly crossed the double yellow lines into MV 2's lane. There was a BOLO announced over the air for MV 1 because it was reported as leaving the scene. MV 1 was found and stopped at Walnut St at Homer St. It was determined that the operator of MV 1 was under the influence. The operator was placed under arrest. There were no injuries to either party. The children were in MV1. The children were transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital and assessed for possible injuries. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's. MV1 sustained significant damage and was not able to be driven away. The operator would have been aware of the accident based on the level of damage.

On Monday, November 4, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Walnut Street and Walnut Place, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The weather at the time of the accident was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. I spoke with the injured pedestrian, Ernestine Gianelly, as Newton Medics were preparing her for transport to the hospital. Gianelly stated she was crossing Walnut Street in a marked crosswalk towards Washington Park after leaving the Newton Senior Center located at 345 Walnut Street, Newton. Gianelly stated a vehicle exited Washington Park and turned left onto Walnut Street directly at her. Gianelly stated she believes the driver did not see her. Gianelly stated the vehicle hit her while she was in the marked crosswalk on her left side. Gianelly stated she then fell to the roadway. Gianelly was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital in Boston for injuries to her ribs, back, and sides. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Alex Cook-Williams (S13317988). Cook-Williams stated he was operating his 2009 Pontiac Vibe (MA: 222FV5) Westbound on Washington Park towards Walnut Street. Cook-Williams stated he came to stop at the intersection and observed no traffic in either direction of Walnut Street. Cook-Williams stated he made a left turn onto Walnut Street and did not see the crossing pedestrian until it was too late. Cook-Williams stated he slammed on his brakes and the pedestrian landed on his hood. Cook-Williams stated the pedestrian then fell to the roadway. Cook-Williams reported no injuries. Cook-Williams stated he did not know if the pedestrian was in the crosswalk or not at the time of the crash. I observed minor damage to the passenger side hood/bumper area. Cook-Williams stated he was not distracted at the time of the accident. After speaking with all parties involved, Cook-Williams was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2016426 for Chapter 89, Section 11 (Fail to Yield, Pedestrian in Crosswalk). Walnut Street, Walnut Place, and Washington park are all public ways maintained by the City of Newton. Photos were taken and submitted to the IT Bureau.

MV #1 was traveling northbound on Lagrange St. MV #2 was traveling southbound on Lagrange St. when the operator turned eastbound onto Corey St.(Boston). As MV#2 turned eastbound it collided with MV #1. Significant damage was observed to both MV#1 and MV#2's front bumpers and engine compartments. Both MV#1 and MV#2's airbags were deployed upon impact. The Operator of MV#1 reported she was uninjured while the Operator of MV#2 was transported to the hospital. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Tody's Tow Service.

MV #1 was traveling soutbound on Centre St. at the intersection of Langley Rd. MV #2 was positioned northbound on Centre. St and was attempting to turn westbound onto Pleasant st. The operator of MV#2 indicated that there was a significant gap in traffic as he was attempting to turn westbound when the operator of MV #1 collided into his vehicle. Damage was observed to both MV#1 and MV#2's front bumpers. The operator of MV#1 stated she could not see MV#2 due to the lighting prior to her colliding into vehicle. Both parties were treated on scene by Cataldo EMS but declined transport to a hospital. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene.

MV#1 was traveling east on Commonwealth Ave. Pedestrian was crossing the cross walk at Cedar St from the north side of Commonwealth ave to the south side. The pedestrian stated that he was more than half way across the cross walk when he was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian stated that he did not see the vehicle until it was to late. Operator of MV#1 stated that she did not see the pedestrian crossing the cross walk until right before she struck him. Operator of MV#1 stated that as soon as she saw him she attempted to stop, but was not able to do so until after she struck the pedestrian. A witness at the scene stated that he was stopped in the west bound side of Commonwealth Ave allowing the pedestrian to cross. He stated that he saw MV#1 approaching the crosswalk and not stopping. He stated that he was not able to signal the pedestrian or operator of MV#1. The witness stated that he observed the pedestrian struck, and immediately got out of his vehicle to help. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital by medics. Pictures were taken of his injuries to be attached to this report. MV#1 was driven off scene. Pictures were take of the damage to MV#1. A citation was issued to the operator of MV#1.

On 11/12/2019 at 12:26 hours, I responded to the Star Market parking lot located at 2040 Commonwealth Avenue for a motor vehicle pedestrian accident. The parking lot is a public/thru way that motorists use to access the Star Market along with other businesses. The weather at the time was cloudy and rainy and the parking lot was saturated. Prior to my arrival, the pedestrian involved left the scene and did not want to speak to the officer nor wanted medical attention. Ofc. Claflin then cancelled Cataldo Ambulance. The pedestrian, Mary Alexander, left her information with a store employee prior to leaving. I spoke to the operator of MV # 1 (Joshua Randel MD Lic.# R534440603244) who stated that he was travelling through the third row of the Star Market parking lot at an appropriate speed. He was then attempting to make a left turn near the entrance/exit of the store. He says that there was a large white van parked in the end handicapped spot towards the left of him. He says the van was sticking out in the spot limiting his visibility. As he was half way through his left turn and coming around the corner, he was not able to see a pedestrian pushing a shopping carriage. He then struck the carriage that was being pushed by Mary Alexander. He further says that the cart jolted Ms. Alexander and she fell down to the ground. At the time, Alexander was walking through the lot near the store entrance heading back towards the parked cars. She was not in the crosswalk at the time which was approximately ten feet down from her location. After, I attempted to go to Ms. Alexander's residence to follow up. I spoke to her friend who was bringing up Alexander's groceries and she stated that she decided to go to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. I then spoke to Ms. Alexander in the lobby of the hospital. She stated that she was exiting the store through the lot with her shopping carriage. She believes she was approximately eight feet away from the door when all of a sudden she only saw red coming at her. She believes MV # 1 was speeding at the time. I asked her if she was struck by the vehicle or was the shopping carriage only struck. She replied that she did not know and only remembers falling to the ground after. She sustained a large bruise to the inside palm area of her right hand and her left knee was swollen. Digital photos of the scene were taken and pictures of Ms. Alexander's injuries were taken at the hospital. As far as possible video surveillance, I was told that the Loss Prevention Department has to access the video. On 11/13/19 at approximately 14:20 hours, I went in to the Star Market and spoke to the manager, Nidal Rajeh, inquiring about possible video surveillance. He said there is coverage in the parking lot and he was able to show me the video. A copy of the video would have to be done by Loss Prevention which I requested. I observed at the 12:12pm mark in the video, MV # 1 was parked five spots up from the third row of the lot that he was exiting. I also observed a white transport van parked in the end handicapped spot mentioned by the operator but it was parked correctly and not limiting visibility. Next, MV # 1 backs out of the spot and drives forward going at a reasonable speed. The pedestrian (Alexander) has already exited the store with her carriage and is walking at an angle toward the same third row of parked cars. As the pedestrian is walking towards the direction of MV # 1, it appears that the pedestrian should be visible to him. MV # 1 then starts to take the left turn around the corner without slowing or stopping and strikes the carriage head on. Due to the impact, Alexander then loses grasp of the carriage and it goes past her twisting her body around. She then hits and rolls up on the hood of the vehicle on her left side. MV # 1 then suddenly stops and immediately gets out and provides assistance to the pedestrian. Due to the video surveillance, Mr. Randel will be issued/mailed MA Uniform Citation # T2012347 for Ch. 90/14/A Failure to slow for a pedestrian.

MV#1 was traveling North on Fair Oaks Ave, and attempted to make a right turn onto California St. MV#2 was parked in front of 589 California St facing West. MV#1 appeared to have run over the curb at the intersection, hit a city tree in front of 55 Fair Oaks Ave (California St side), and then crashed into MV#2. When I arrived on scene I observed a male party with blood on his head, and another male party standing next to him, later identified as Elmer Lopez.. I asked Elmer which car he was driving, and he stated that he was in MV#1. I asked Elmer what happened, and he stated that he and the other man with him, identified as Ricardo Deras, were in the rear seat with another male party, and that there were two other parties in the front seat, one of them was driving, he was not able to provide me with a name of who was driving. I asked him where everyone else was, and Elmer stated that after the crash, the got out of the car and ran away. At this point, medics arrived on scene and began to tend to Ricardo. I next spoke with the owner of MV#2, Jim Silva. Jim stated that he was in his home when he heard a loud crash. Jim stated that he came out of the house in time to witness the two males I was speaking with looking at the car, and he also stated that he observed three parties walk away from the scene, two heading east on California St, and one heading north on Fair Oaks Ave. MV#1 and MV#2 were towed off scene by Todys. Due to the scene, and the location of the cars in a busy street, I was not able to do a MV inventory of MV#1 until after it was towed by Todys. The inventory was done at Todys Service station, and a MV inventory sheet was filled out and placed the in appropriate box. I took three pictures of the damaged tree and submitted them to IT to be attached to this report. While I was taking the pictures of the tree, two males were walking past the scene. I stopped both parties and questioned them about the incident. They stated that they had been in the car, but had not been driving. I asked them if the knew who the driver was, and they told me that they did not know the name of the driver. Due to no witnesses observing the driver and all parties stating that it was someone else, I was not able to determine a driver of the vehicle. Units checked the area for the fifth party in the vehicle with negative results. Ricardo was transported to NWH hospital by medics. All other parties were sent on their way. All units cleared without further incident. **UPDATE** On Nov 25, 2019 at approximately 1621 hrs, I contacted Westborough Police Department in an attempt to get a hold of Dora. Westborough informed me that they made an attempt to contact her with negative results. Westborough PD left my contact information for her to call me back.

MV1 operator was driving westbound on Beacon St when they stopped for a pedestrian to cross in a crosswalk. MV1 operator stated they were then struck from behind. MV1 sustained total rear end damage and was towed by Todys. MV1 operator and passenger said they have unknown injuries and were transported by Newton Medics to Newton Wellesley Hospital for an evaluation. MV2 operator was driving behind MV1 on Beacon St westbound. MV2 operator said MV1 stopped suddenly. MV2 sustained total front end damage and was towed by Todys. MV2 operator said they were not injured. Due to the nature of the crash and statements, I have reason to believe MV2 operator was at fault for inattention and following MV1 too closely. No citation issued.

On 11/30/2019, while assigned to N494, I, Officer Conary, and other units, responded to Charlesbank Road at Nonantum Road for a single motor vehicle crash into a tree. Upon arrival, I observed a white mini van MA registration 5DV184 with heavy front end damage into a tree on Charlesbank Road, a public way in Newton. The operator of the motor vehicle, CORDERO, Ericka, was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle and was talking on the phone. CORDERO's primary language was Spanish. I asked CORDERO if she was okay and she said yes and I asked CORDERO if she was driving the car and she said yes. CORDERO also told me that she did not have a license. MA State Police were on scene and were able to asist with translating. Medics arrived and CORDERO was transported to Saint Elizabeth's Hospital. CORDERO's son and husband arrived on scene and I was able to confirm her information. Both stated that CORDERO did not have an active license. Newton Dispatch ran all information for CORDERO and confirmed she was unlicensed. CORDERO will be charged with MGL Ch.90/10 Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and 89/4A Marked Lanes Violation, Uniform MA Citation T2079476. Due to CORDERO being transported to the hospital, the citation will be mailed to her active address. Pictures of the incident were taken and uploaded to IT accordingly. No further incident to report.

MV#1 was traveling north on Hammond Street as it crossed the intersection with Commonwealth Ave when it collided with MV#2. -OpMV#1 stated she was traveling North on Hammond Street. She arrived at the intersection, observed the flashing red light, stopped and as she proceeded MV#1 came out of nowhere and she collide with MV#2. -OpMV#2 stated she was traveling west on Commonwealth Ave when MV#1 was struck by MV#2. OpMV#2 stated she crossed the intersection she felt the strike to the MV#1. She stated the collision was a surprise because she did not see where the strike came from until after the collision. -I next interviewed the passengers of MV#2, in Spanish, at the scene and their statements coincided with those made by OpMV#2. They added that they did not see OpMV#1 slowdown at all as it came at them. - Both vehicles were towed from the scene and one party was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for further care. No citations were issued at the time of this investigation.

On Wednesday 12/4/2019 at approx 2110hrs, while assigned to N-494, I responded with the medics to 22 Park St Apt #5 in Newton for a past MVA pedestrian. There I was met by Annie Peng who states that at approx 730pm this evening she was struck by a vehicle(mass reg 6258) at the intersection of Washington St and Park St. She states that when she was entering the crosswalk after crossing over the mass pike bridge, she was struck from the right passenger side of MV1. Peng states she fell a few feet from the car injuring her right knee and right arm. She said that the operator stopped and got out to assist and left his contact info. Peng signed a patient refusal form and pictures of her injuries were taken and submitted to IT. It should be noted that Peng believes her cell phone was broken after hitting the ground. I later spoke with Dr. Ross, operator of MV1, who stated that he had not seen Peng crossing after he came to a complete stop at the crosswalk which had a "right turn on red after stop" sign. He said he was going "one or two miles per hour" when Peng collided with his passenger side door. Ross stated he got out to help her and offered to take her to the hospital.

Opr of V1 stated he was traveling north on North Street. Opr of V1 stated the last thing he remembered was "dosing off." Opr of V1 stated he woke up from the air bags. Opr of V1 hit the utility pole at the corner of North Street and Brookdale Road. Opr was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. V1 sustained significant damage and was towed by Todys's. I took pictures of the crash and dispatch notified Eversource.

MV1 was operating southbound on Parker St (public way) and the operator stated he had the green light. MV2 was operating northbound on Parker St, and the operator also said she had the green light. MV2 attempted to take a left hand turn onto the Boylston St overpass westbound, but struck MV1 in a head on crash. Both vehicles had front and side airbags deployed. Passenger of MV1 said they had minor injuries and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital. MV1 operator did not report injuries. MV2 operator and passenger did not report injuries at this time. Both MVs sustained heavy front end damage and both were transported by Tody's. MV2 operator was issued MA Uniform citation # T2013392 for Ch.89 s8, failure to yield for approaching MV.

On Monday, December 9, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of Lincoln Street and Walnut Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The weather at the time of the crash was rain. The road surface was wet. Lincoln Street and Walnut Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Jill Edelson (S99137352). Edelson stated she was stopped in traffic while operating her 2012 Toyota Camry (MA: 81ZH83) Northbound on Walnut Street at Lincoln Street at a red light. Edelson stated the light turned green and she had a green left turn only arrow. Edelson stated she turned left into Lincoln Street from Walnut Street when the front passenger side of her vehicle crashed into a pedestrian in the roadway. Edelson stated she did not see the pedestrian prior to the impact. I observed damage to the lower portion of the passenger side windshield. Edelson reported no injuries. I spoke with the injured pedestrian, Lawrence Murren, at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Murren stated he had entered the crosswalk on Lincoln Street at Walnut Street and does not remember if he had the pedestrian signal. Murren believes MV1 did have the green light. Murren stated after he entered the crosswalk he looked back towards the "59 Bus". Murren stated he then looked forward and saw MV1 was in front of him. Murren stated he was unable to avoid the vehicle. Murren stated he has an injury to his hip and had a head laceration. I spoke with a witness to the accident, Edward Austin. Austin stated he was in the vehicle behind MV1 at the traffic light on Walnut street. Austin stated the traffic light turned green and MV1 had a green left turn arrow. Austin stated MV1 started to go and make their left turn. Austin stated he observed an older gentleman starting to walk out into the street. Austin stated the pedestrian had his head down and had an umbrella due to the rain. Austin stated the pedestrian also had a do no walk sign. Austin stated MV1 hit the crossing pedestrian in the crosswalk. Austin stated he does not believe either saw each other. Photos were taken of the area and submitted to the IT Bureau.

On Monday, December 9, 2019, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the intersection of California Street at Crafts Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The weather at the time of the crash was rain. The road surface was wet. California Street at Crafts Street are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Kevin Gilmore (S27275907). Gilmore stated he was operating his 2015 Volkswagon Golf (MA: 1EHH93) Westbound on California Street towards Crafts Street. Gilmore stated he came to a stop at the stop sign on California Street. Gilmore stated he looked to his right, and then to his left. Gilmore stated he began to make his right turn onto Crafts Street when his vehicle made contact with a pedestrian in the roadway. Gilmore stated he did not see the pedestrian until contact was made. I observed no damage to the right passenger side of MV1 where the contact occurred. Gilmore reported no injuries. The injured pedestrian, Charles Doris-Pierce (S68331436), was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for his injuries. I followed up with him in the Emergency Department. Doris-Pierce stated MV1 was stopped at the stop sign on California Street. Doris-Pierce stated he entered the marked crosswalk and began to cross California Street at Crafts Street. Doris-Pierce stated MV1's right passenger side tire ran over his foot. Doris-Pierce stated he then slammed on the hood of MV1. Doris-Pierce stated MV1 continued and he was knocked to the ground. Doris-Pierce reported injuries to his foot, thigh, and back. After speaking with all parties involved, the operator of MV1 was issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation T2016430 for Chapter 89, Section 11 (Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk). Photos were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau.

Operator of vehicle 1 states she was traveling westbound on Washington St when vehicle 2 turned quickly in front of her giving her no time to stop and they crashed. As a result of the crash her car rolled backwards into the opposite curb. Operator of vehicle 2 states he was traveling eastbound on Washington St and was waiting to turn left onto Concord St. The traffic light on Washington turned yellow and he went to turn when vehicle 1 came at him at a high rate of speed and hit him head on causing his vehicle to spin around and strike vehicle 3 on Concord St head on. Operator of vehicle 3 stated he was stopped on Concord St at the light to Washington St when vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 and pushed him into his vehicle. After the accident I spoke to a witness who stated he had video of the incident. Jose Buenrrostro works at 2310 Washington St and was able to show me the footage. In the footage you can see vehicle 1 not slow down for the yellow light on Washington which turns red before she reaches the intersection. She then attempts to swerve around vehicle 2 but was unable to causing the collision. All three vehicles were towed by todys. The operator of vehicle 1 was transported to Brighams Hospital by Cataldo for injuries. Both other operators signed patient refusals with the medics.

Operator of MV1 states she was traveling eastbound on Washington Street when she entered the intersection where Rt. 95 on/off ramps and Quinobequin Rd meet. Operator of MV1 states she had the green signal when MV2, described as a dark colored pick up truck, ran the red light traveling northbound from the off ramp of Rt. 95 southbound/Quinobequin Rd. and crashed into MV1 head on. Operator of MV1 states MV2 fled the scene traveling northbound in the Do Not Enter lane traveling towards Grove St. Operator of MV1 states MV2 sustained front end damage, while MV1 sustained damage to the right front fender and was towed from the scene. Operator of MV1 sustained a wrist injury and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. While investigating the scene, the license plate (MA Reg: 1YF845) from MV2 was left behind from the crash. The registration plate came back on a gray 2017 Honda Ridgleline pick up truck, which matches the description of the vehicle involved in the crash. The vehicle is registered to Andrew Wiggin out of 32 Marlborough Rd Salem, MA. Two witnesses, Lisa Duncan and Jennifer McQuillan, witnessed the crash. Ms. McQuillan states she was behind MV1 when she observed MV2 run the red light, crash into MV1 head on and fled the scene northbound in the Do Not Enter lane. Ms. Duncan states she was a few car lengths behind MV1 traveling on the right hand side of MV1. Ms. Duncan also states she observed MV2 run the red light, crash into MV1 head on and fled the scene northbound in the Do Not Enter lane. Both Ms. McQuillan and Ms. Duncan believe a male was operating the vehicle.

On 12/19/2019 at 14:43 hours Newton Police dispatch received numerous phone calls about a white male whose face was covered in blood and was riding on an electric motorized scooter south bound on Walnut St near number 100. Walnut St is a public way in the city of Newton. Approximately two tenths of a mile south 100 Walnut St, Ofc Garcia stopped the male on the scooter. Ofc Garcia stated that the male on the scooter was evasive when answering his questions and claimed that he did not realize that his face was covered in blood. The male on the scooter was identified as Gregory David Brown. Brown was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital for treatment. Prior to Brown being transported I was dispatched to the area of 100 Walnut St for a report of a male on an scooter who had crashed into a south bound vehicle in traffic on Walnut St and another vehicle that was parked in front of number 73. Upon my arrival I spoke with Penni Rochwerger and Nikita Espinal. Rochwerger stated that she was driving south bound on Walnut St across from 100 when she activated her vehicle's four way flasher and stopped her vehicle to let Espinal who was the front seat passenger out. Rochwerger stated that south bound traffic stopped behind her vehicle after she came to a stop adjacent to Espinal vehicle that was parked facing south in front of 73 Walnut St. Espinal stated that she checked over her right should to see if it was clear to open her door and it was . Espinal stated that as she opened her door to exit a male on scooter crashed into the door and fell to the ground. Both Rochwerger and Espinal stated that the male on the scooter did not provide his name or address and continued south bound on Walnut St with his face coved in blood. Rochwerger's vehicle sustained damage to the front passenger side door that would not closed all the way. Espinal vehicle also had damage to it, the rear driver's side lower quarter panel was struck. I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital to speak with Brown. When I arrived and spoke with Brown he was evasive with his answers . When I asked Brown what had happened he gave conflicting answers and contradicted himself. Brown stated that he was riding his scooter on the roadway south bound on Walnut St be could not recall any other details. When I asked Brown if he was wearing a helmet as required by MGL 90/1E he stated he couldn't recall. Rochwerger, Espinal and Ofc Garcia all stated to me that they did not see Brown wearing a hamlet. There was an unconfirmed post by a person named Tricia Marucci to the Facebook group Newton Parents stating that at 14:45 hours on 12/19/2019 saw Brown hitting a defect in the roadway in the area of Crafts St by California St that caused him to loses control of his scooter and fall face first onto the pavement. In her post Marucci stated that Brown was cover in blood from facial lacerations, and that he refused medical aid and continued to ride his scooter south bound towards the entrance to Walnut St. I left a message for Marucci to contact me and as of the writing of this report she has yet to do so. While at the hospital I ran Brown's name and date of birth via the MA RMV data base in order to issue him a citation for not wearing a helmet. The query of Brown via the MA RMV data base reviled that Brown's MA driver's license statutes was suspended. On 07/11/2018 admitted to a finding of sufficient facts to one count of MGL 90/24 OUI liquor. Brown received a Continued With Out Finding for 18 months. In addition Brown pleaded guilty to an additional count of MGL 90/24V Child Endangerment While OUI. Brown received a 90 day sentence in the Middlesex House of Correction which was suspended for 18 months. Brown also received a one year loss of his driver's license. Brown is on active probation out of Newton District Court until 07/21/2020. Biased upon the statements made to me I issued Brown MA Criminal Application T 2012526 for violations of MGL 90/24(2) Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Property Damage , MGL 90/1E Operation Of A Motorized Scooter Without A Valid License and MGL 90/1E Operation Of A Motorized Scooter With Out A Helmet. As of 12/20/2019 Brown was discharged from Newton Wellesley Hospital.

Operator of vehicle one, Christopher Sermak, stated that while turning north bound in the parking lot of 175 Boylston St he was blinded by solar glare. Sermak stated that the diver's side visor was down and the he was not wearing sun glasses. Sermak stated that he heard a loud bang coming from the front driver's side of his vehicle and realized that his vehicle had stuck something. Sermak stated that he stopped his vehicle and saw a male identified as John Baker laying on his back on the ground. Baker stated that he had step off the side walk in front of 175 Boylston St and was walking to his car when he saw Sermak's vehicle approaching him and realized it was not slowing, Baker sated that the front driver's side of Sermak's vehicle struck his right arm and shoulder causing him to be knocked to the ground on his back. Baker stated that his head struck the ground but he did not lose consciousness. Baker was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital via EMS for treatment. While on scene I observed that the rear passenger side brake light of Sermak's vehicle was out. I issued Sermak MA Citation T 2012527 and cited him for violations of City of Newton City Ordnance 19-75, failure to use care while tuning , and MGL 90/7 , defective lights.

On 12/23/19, at 1919 hours, I responded to the area of 807 Washington St. for pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival with Cataldo Medics and Newton Fire, I observed Catherine Chapman being treated in the westbound lane a few feet in front of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra (MA Reg. 4KH 743). The vehicle had a shattered windshield. Ms. Chapman appeared to be wearing a dark colored jacket and dark pants. The operator of the motor vehicle, Emily Shuman, stated she was traveling westbound in the outside lane when Ms. Chapman stepped in front of her car from the eastbound lane. I also spoke with a witness, Malcolm Robinson, who stated Ms. Chapman was crossing the street from the eastbound lanes with two other people. The other two people stopped in the middle of the street but Ms. Chapman kept walking and was struck. The other two people were Victor Polk and Halimah Polk, both of which confirmed the witness statement. Ms. Chapman was transported by Cataldo to Brigham & Womens Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Todys towed the vehicle and pictures of the scene were submitted to IT.

The operator of MV1, Nicole Laurin, sates that she was driving southbound on Sheridan Street when she lost control of her vehicle causing her to crash into MV2 which was parked in front of 107 Sheridan Street. Both vehicles sustained major damage and airbag deployment and were towed from the scene by Tody's. Due to the high rate of speed of the crash and air bag deployment, the operator of MV1 was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital to be evaluated. It should be noted that prior to the reported crash there was a 911 call regarding a white sedan traveling at a high rate of speed going through numerous traffic signals and signs in a densely populated neighborhood with narrow streets. After the crash several more 911 calls were received stating that a vehicle traveling at an excessive rate of speed just crashed into a parked vehicle. Based on these calls and the nature of the crash, Ms. Nicole Laurin was issued in hand Massachusetts Unifrom Citation T2013231 for 90-24, Operating to Endanger, and 90-17, Speeding over the reasonable and proper rate. Sheridan Street is a public way in the city of Newton.

On Friday December 27th, 2019, at approximately 1348hrs, while assigned to N508 to assist with a funeral escort, I was notified by Dispatch that "MC1" was involved in a crash at the Whole Foods parking lot on Washington Street. Upon arrival I found that Newton Police Motorcycle #1 was involved in a crash while helping to assist a funeral that had just left the Our Lady Church property. Police MC #1 is MA MMC7219, a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle was operated by Officer Rocco Marini. MV #2 was also located on scene and parked in the Whole Food parking lot. This vehicle is MA Reg. 7VN155 a 2017 Lexus ES350. This vehicle was operated by Diana Simkin. Officer Marini reported that he was traveling westbound on Washington Street when he was hit by MV #2 that was making a left (opposite direction) into the Whole Foods parking lot. Officer Marini was in the right hand lane escorting the long line of cars that was part of a funeral procession. These vehicles were in left westbound lane. Officer Marini reported he was in the right hand lane and had his emergency lights on when the collision occurred. Officer Marini did not see MV #2 prior to collision. Officer Marini reported that the front of his motorcycle hit the rear passenger side tire of MV #2. Officer Marini was taken from the scene by Ambulance to Newton Wellesley Hospital. I spoke to the operator of MV #2 Diana Simkin. Simkin reported she was traveling east on Washington Street and wanted to make a left into Whole Foods parking lot when the crash occurred. Simkin reported she was waved into the lot by an unknown motor vehicle headed in the opposite direction. Simkin was not sure which lane this person waved from. Simkin made the left into the lot and was not aware of the crash or did she see MC 1 until she was stuck in traffic in the parking lot and some woman knocked on her window. Simkin reported that she never saw an police emergency flashing lights either. There was minimal damage to Simkin's vehicle. There was scuff marks on the passenger rear tire. Simkin also did not report any injuries. MC #1 sustained some front damage to the wheel fender fairing. The motorcycle was taken from the scene by Tody's. Pictures were taken on scene by Officer McSweeney and given to IT for downloading purposes. While on scene Officer McSweeney and myself went to New England Diamond and Jewelry at 660 Washington Street. We met the owners Dave and Robert Alpert (617-243-0099) who reported that they have video of the collision. In the video I observed at 1346hrs the funeral begin to pass the Whole Foods entrance. At 1348hrs the video shows MV #2 come up in the easttbound lane and stop. The vehicle stops and waits until an unknown white SUV stops to allow MV #2 to make a left turn into the lot. Once this unknown SUV stops, the video shows that MV #2 makes the left and hits MC #1 as he is traveling straight ahead with his emergency lights on. It appears from the video that MC #1 had no warning and could not brake his motorcycle. The video shows a long line of cars in this funeral procession with their emergency flashing lights on. Due to the angle of the video and vehicles I am unable to tell if this SUV had their flashing lights on. The video was sent to Director Smith in IT for downloading purposes. I went to Newton Wellesley Hospital and spoke with Officer Marini. He was reporting soreness to his left elbow. Officer Marini was released from the Hospital and taken back to the station at about 1500hrs. Based on the facts of the investigation, I have issued MA Uniform Citation T0340444 to Diana Simkin for violating 89/8: failure to yield the right of way and for violating 89/7A: interference with an emergency vehicle. Simkin was notified of this citation via telephone at 1730hrs on this day and this citation was mailed to her address. Washington Street is a public way in the City of Newton.

Sgt. McNeil, N495, and I responded to 474 Wodward St. for an auto pedestrian accident. Upon arrival the victim, Elizabeth Cantwell was laying in the street and receiving treatment from NFD and Cataldo. The operator of Ma Reg. 192HV0 was Margaret Meehan. Meehan was visibly upset and was hearing impaired, as a result Meehan was unable to communicate what happened in the accident. At this time we were able to contact Meehans daughter, Bernadette Conley 781-248-6222. Cantwell was transported to Beth Israel Hospital. Traffic Bureau was notified. I went to the BI hospital to get a statement from Cantwell. Cantwell states that her husband parked their vehicle across the street from Starbucks. Cantwell states that she stood next to her car to cross the street. Vehicle 1 came to a stop and Cantwell believed that the vehicle was going to let her cross the street (not in crosswalk). Cantwell states that when she went to cross the street vehicle 1 hit her, causing her to land on the hood and then rolled off onto the street. At this time Cantwell has a dislocated hip and head injury. I took photos of the scene. Meehans vehicle was parked in a legal spot and I transported her to NHQ where she was picked up by her daughter Bernadette Conley. I filled and immediate threat with the RMV and a copy of the report was attached with the form.