crash_reports

On 9/14/21 at approximately 0530 hours, I responded to the intersection for Commonwealth Ave and Lexington St for a report of a 2 car accident. On scene I spoke with MV1 who stated that she was driving eastbound on Commonwealth Ave and did not see she had the red light and had hit MV2. She stated that "i know it was my fault". MV2 was being treated my medics for a potential back and neck injury. He was transported to Mass General Hospital. Due to the crash, MV2 had hit MV3 that was parked in Regans Auto Bodys lot. MV3 had minor damage. Mv1 was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Both vehicles were towed by Todys.

On 09/19/2021 at 19:24 hours I responded to the area of 215 Needham St for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Needham St is a public way in the City Newton. Upon my arrival I spoke with Elemar Bayramov who stated that he and his aunt Sevda Nasirova were walking in the marked crosswalk in front of 215 Needham St . Baryamov stated that he and Nasirova were crossing from the west side of Needham St to the east side when Nasirova was struck by a car. Baryamov stated that Nasirova was struck on the right side and the impact caused her to land approximately 15 feet from the point of impact. EMS on scene stated that Nasirova had a broken right arm and had no recollection of the crash. Nasirova was transported via ambulance to the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Gulnar Shukurova stated that she was in the crosswalk with Nasirova and Baryamov and she saw a gray car " driving fast " hit Nasirova. I spoke with the operator of MA reg 6MT891 a 2017 Toyota Rav 4, Vladimir Beyninson ( DOB 01/22/1937 ). Bannon stated that he was driving north bound on Needham St when his vehicle stuck Nasirova. Bannon stated that he did not see anyone in the crosswalk. Beyninson stated that he was injured and his vehicle did not require a tow. Beyninson's vehicle had damage to the driver's side door, bumper and mirror. I took photo's of Beyninson's vehicle and forwarded the disk to the NPD IT Bureau. I also took a statement from witness William Rosensweig who stated that he was driving behind Beyninson and did not see him apply the breaks until the point of impact. Based upon statements made to me , I issued Beyninson MA Uniform Citation T2016956 and cited him for a violation of MGL Ch 89 Sec 11, failure to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk. I also filed a request for immediate threat license suspension with the MA RMV.

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, I received a call from Sgt. Mike Wade of the Newton Police Traffic Bureau. Sgt. Wade stated a serious MVA/Bicycle crash had just occurred at the intersection of Cherry Street and Derby Street in Newton and the bicyclist was a 10-year-old boy with a possible head injury. Sgt. Wade stated the Traffic Bureau was requested to respond by the Shift Commander and asked if I could respond to investigate the crash. On arrival, Officers reported to me that the cyclist involved, Benjamin Lavoie, was transported to Children's Hospital in Boston with a possible head injury. It was reported to them that Benjamin was traveling Southbound on Cherry Street towards Derby Street on his bicycle. Benjamin entered the intersection of Derby Street and crashed into the front passenger side area of a passing motorist that had a green light. Officers on the scene also reported that the motor vehicle and the bicycle involved had been moved from their original rest location. Cherry Street is a public roadway maintained by the City of Newton. It supports two way travel (N and S) from Washington Street (S) to Waltham Street (N). The travel lanes are divided by an unprotected double yellow line median. The posted speed limit for this street is 25 miles per hour. Derby Street is a public roadway maintained by the City of Newton. It supports two way travel (E and W) from Waltham Street (E) to Lexington Street (W). The travel lanes are divided by an unprotected double yellow line median. The posted speed limit for this street is 25 miles per hour. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface in the immediate area of the crash was dry. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Ms. Erica Pusateri (S61409866). Ms. Pusateri stated he was operating her 2021 Kia Seltos (MA: 8HC743) Westbound on Derby Street towards Cherry Street. Ms. Pusateri stated that she had a green light at the intersection and proceeded to cross Cherry Street to continue onto Derby Street. Ms. Pusateri stated halfway through the intersection she heard a noise and saw a bicyclist hit the front passenger side door area of her vehicle. The collision caused the glass window from the front driver-side door to shatter. Ms. Pusateri's vehicle controlled her vehicle to a stop and she observed a young boy lying on the roadway in the intersection behind her. Ms. Pusateri exited her vehicle, ran over to the injured bicyclist, and rendered aid to him by stabilizing his neck. Ms. Pusateri remained on scene and cooperated fully with Officers. I asked Ms. Pusateri if she was distracted at all while operating her vehicle prior to the collison. Ms. Pusateri stated she was not. I asked Ms. Pusateri if she could recall where in the intersection the bicyclist crashed into her vehicle. Ms. Pusateri stated the bicyclist crashed into her vehicle in the Northwest side of Derby Street just outside of the marked crosswalk in the intersection. Ms. Pusateri stated she knows it was in the street in the intersection because she observed a woman with a stroller on the sidewalk on the corner of Cherry Street at Derby Street on the Franklin Elementary School side and she had already travelled through the intersection passed the East side of Cherry Street. Due to the unknown injury status of the bicyclist, Ms. Pusateri's vehicle was towed to the Newton Police Station and secured in the garage area as evidence. Ms. Pusateri reported a small laceration on her right hand with no other injuries. I observed damage to the front passenger side fender/door area. There was no airbag deployment as a result of the crash. I observed glass through out the front passenger side compartment area of the vehicle from the window breaking. I contacted Benjamin' s parents, Cheryl and John, to check on the status of their son. Cheryl stated Benjamin did not suffer any life-threatening injuries and appears to have bumps, bruises, and a cut on his head. I asked if I could speak with Benjamin for his account of what happened at the crash. Benjamin stated he was riding his bicycle on Cherry Street (Southbound) on the sidewalk on the East side of Cherry Street. Benjamin stated he left the sidewalk and entered the intersection to cross Derby Street and continue on Cherry Street. Benjamin acknowledged that at this time Cherry Street had a red light and Derby Street had a green light. Benjamin stated he then crashed into a passing car in the roadway. Benjamin was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The helmet had significant damage to it as a result of the collision. I told Benjamin his bicycle was being held at the Newton Police Department for safekeeping and we will arrange to get it back to him. Benjamin is a student at the Franklin Elementary School. I make contact with a witness to the crash, Mr. Benjamin Crosby. Mr. Crosby stated he did not witness the actual crash, just the aftermath. I was able to reviewthe 9-1-1 call Mr. Crosby made regarding the crash in Newton Disptach. Mr. Crosby stated a boy on a bicycle was in a crash with a motor vehicle. Mr. Crosby is heard saying "he went through the light" to the Dispatcher taking the call. After completing my investigation, I have summized the following. The bicyclist (Benjamin Lavoie) traveled down Cherry Street (S) and went through a red light to cross the intersection at Derby Street (W). As a result of traveling through the red light and entering the intersection, he crashed into the front passenger side door area of a passing motorist that had a green light (Erica Pusateri). No citation will be issued as a result of this crash.

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of 358 Beacon Street, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash with injury. The weather at the time of the crash was clear and sunny. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street is a public way maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the operator of the vehicle involved, Mr. Thomas Mogan (S29907615). Mr. Mogan stated he was operating his 2015 Jeep Wrangler (MA: 6EBH20) on Beacon Street (W) towards his residence of 358 Beacon Street. Mr. Mogan stated he observed a break in the traffic traveling on Beacon Street (E) towards Hammond Street in front of his driveway. Mr. Mogan took a left turn from the Westbound lane of Beacon Street to enter his driveway. While making his turn, his vehicle crashed into a bicyclist traveling on Beacon Street (E) in the marked bicycle lane in front of 358 Beacon Street. Mr. Mogan stated he did not see the bicyclist until the front passenger side fender/door area of his vehicle made contact with her. I observed minor damage to this area on his vehicle. Mr. Mogan reported no injuries. The injured bicyclist was identified as Ms. Louisa Palmer (S67185637). Ms. Palmer was treated on scene by Fallon Medics for injuries to her left wrist and ankle and transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital for further evaluation. Ms. Palmer was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and I observed her blue Bianchi Pista bicycle resting on the sidewalk in front of 358 Beacon Street. The bicycle had minor damage in to it's front wheel area and fresh scrapes near the handlebars. I transported the bicycle to Ms. Palmer's residence. I responded to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and spoke with Ms. Palmer in the Emergency Department. Ms. Palmer stated she was riding her bicycle on Beacon Street (E) towards Boston College. Ms. Palmer stated she was riding in the marked bicycle lane with the motor vehicle traffic to her left. Ms. Palmer stated she observed a break in the traffic on Beacon Street ahead of her, and then a Jeep entered her travel lane after it took a left turn from the Westbound travel lane on Beacon Street right in front of her. Ms. Palmer stated her left side crashed into the front passenger side wheel/hood area. Ms. Palmer stated she then fell to the roadway. Ms. Palmer stated she has injuries to her left wrist/arm area, her left ankle, and her hips. I spoke with a witness to the crash, Ms. Kelli McCusker. Ms. McCusker stated she was traveling on Beacon Street (E) towards Boston College at the time of the crash. Ms. McCusker stated there was heavy traffic in the area as she observed a bicyclist travel by the passenger side of her car. Ms. McCusker stated there was a break in the traffic ahead of her in the Eastbound lane and she observed a Jeep in the Westbound lane of Beacon Street make a left turn in front of the car in front of her. Ms. McCusker stated the Jeep and the bicyclist crashed into each other at this time. After speaking with all parties involved, Mr. Mogan did not yield to the right of way while Ms. Palmer was traveling on Beacon Street (E) on her bicycle. Mr. Mogan will be issued Massachusetts Uniform Citation for Chapter 90, Section 14B (Fail To Yield To Bicyclist on Turn). Photos were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT Bureau.