crash_reports

Operator of vehicle 1 stated he was heading east on Elm St approaching the cross walk when he looked to one side but not the other and inched out and struck the pedestrian in the cross walk. Pedestrian stated he was in the cross walk when the car was inching forward and then accelerated and that is when he got hit.

On Friday, August 16th 2019, at approximately 6:40pm, I, Officer Brooks, responded to Dunstan street at Washington street for a MVA pedestrian. Upon my arrival I spoke with the operator of MV1(294NZ5), who stated she was traveling southbound on Dunstan street and was attempting to pull out onto Washington street, when she made contact with a bicyclist traveling westbound on Washington street. The operator stated she never saw the bicyclist, and that she was traveling less than a mile per hour when she made contact. It should be noted that the sun was setting and the operators vision would have been impaired by the sun at the location of the accident. MV1 had a minor scuff mark on the front bumper. I spoke with the bicyclist who stated he was traveling westbound on Washington street and was crossing over Dunstan street when he was struck by MV1. He stated he was knocked off the bike, scraped his arm, and had minor back pain. The mirror on the right side of his bike was broken. The bicyclist was wearing greenish gray clothing, and was not wearing protective equipment such as a helmet. The bicyclist signed a refusal from Cataldo and was given a copy of the report number. Pictures were taken of the scene and all parties were sent on their way.

Vehicle 1 stopped suddenly for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. vehicle 2 did not stop in time and rear ended vehicle 1. Vehicle#2 was towed away by tody's. There were no injuries due to this accident.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I responded to the area of Beacon Street and Roslyn Road, Newton for a report of a motor vehicle/bicycle crash. The weather at the time of the crash was overcast. The road surface was dry. Beacon Street and Roslyn Road are both public ways maintained by the City of Newton. I spoke with the bicyclist involved in the crash, Steven Greenzang (S96615185). Greenzang stated he was traveling Westbound on Beacon Street in the shoulder lane on his black Specialized bicycle. Greenzang had a yellow reflective vest on and was wearing a helmet at this time. Greenzang stated a vehicle in the travel lane to his left drove by him and hit the mirror located on his left handlebar. I observed damage to the mirror. Greenzang report no injuries. I spoke with the operator of MV1, Sarah Bonfanti (S66811372). Bonfanti stated she was parked in front of 1411 Beacon Street waiting to pick up a co-worker that resides at that address. Bonfanti stated a bicycle traveling on the sidewalk to her right crashed into the passenger side door mirror of her 2008 Toyota Scion (MA: 681YH1). Bonfanti stated the bicyclist was acting "crazy" during her interaction with him and he was trying to take her picture. Bonfanti stated she got back into her vehicle and moved up the roadway to wait for police to arrive on scene. I canvassed the area where the accident occurred with Sgt. Dempsey. There was glass from the passenger side mirror of MV1 and Greenzang's bicycle in the main travel lane of the roadway and the shoulder lane where Greenzang stated he was traveling. We also observed a large tree and a telephone pole on the sidewalk next to the roadway where the accident is alleged to have occurred. After speaking with all parties involved, observing the location of the glass in the roadway from the crash, and the location of the tree and telephone pole on the sidewalk where he accident occurred; Greenzang would not have been able to operate his bicycle on the sidewalk and be close enough to the roadway to make contact with MV1. Prior to clearing the accident, I asked Bonfanti if she had any questions and if she wanted to report any injuries. Bonfanti stated she was hit by the bicyclist during her exchange with him and began grabbing her left leg. I asked Bonfanti why she did not inform the officers on scene that she was assaulted. Bonfanti stated she said something to our Dispatch when she called. I asked Bonfanti if her leg was injured. Bonfanti stated I was putting words in her mouth and that she was just scratching her leg. Bonfanti then stated she was hit in the right shoulder. I asked Bonfanti if she would like an ambulance to respond and evaluate her. Bonfanti declined and stated she was more concerned about her mirror. I advised Bonfanti if she wanted to pursue charges against Greenzang she could do so in Newton District Court. I listened to the 9-1-1 recording Bonfanti made in regards to this incident. Bonfanti stated a pedestrian busted out her window. Bonfanti then stated to our dispatcher that the bicyclist lost control of his bicycle and smashed into her car. During her exchange with the our dispatcher, I did not hear Bonfanti say she was physically assaulted by Greenzang.

THE OPERATOR OF MV1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE AREA OF 325 BEACON ST WHEN A PEDESTRIAN RAN INTO THE STREET, CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE THE PEDESTRIAN. HE STATED THERE WAS A VEHICLE PULLED OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE PEDESTRIAN RAN OUT FROM IN FRONT OF THAT VEHICLE. THE OPERATOR WAS UNINJURED AND THE VEHICLE HAD LITTLE TO NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGERS SIDE. THE PEDESTRIAN, MICHAEL MCKEAN, STATED HE RAN OUT TO CROSS THE STREET AND DIDN'T SEE MV1. HE SUFFERED A MINOR RIGHT FOOT INJURY AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO ST. ELIZABETHS. BY MEDIC 1. ALL PASSENGERS OF MV1 REPORTED THAT THE OPERATOR WAS NOT SPEEDING AND THE PEDESTRIAN DARTED INTO THE STREET. THE OPERATOR HAD DASH CAM FOOTAGE OF THE ACCIDENT, AND IT SHOWED MV1 TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON BEACON ST APPROACHING THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT THEN SHOWED THE PEDESTRIAN RUN INTO THE STREET WITHOUT LOOKING, GETTING STRUCK BY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MV1 AND FALLING TO THE GROUND. THE OPERATOR WILL BE E-MAILING THE FOOTAGE TO BE ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. 1 PHOTO WAS TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AND SUBMITTED TO THE IT BUREAU.

Operator of MV1 stated he was traveling southbound on Centre Street when he observed two people in the crosswalk. MV1 stated he slowed down and came to a stop to let the pedestrians cross the road. As he came to the stop he observed MV2 not slowing down and hit the rear of his vehicle. Operator of MV2 stated he was traveling Southbound on Centre street when he took his eyes off the road for a brief second and rear ended MV1. MV1 had damage to the rear of his vehicle. MV2 had significant damage to the front of his vehicle. MV2 was towed by Todys. Operator of MV1 was able to drive his vehicle.

Operator of MV1 stated he was traveling Eastbound on Beacon St. and stopped for a pedestrian in the crosswalk located in front of 281 Beacon St. The operator of MV1 further stated as he came to a complete stop at the crosswalk MV2 rear ended him. Operator of MV2 stated she was traveling Eastbound on Beacon St. when she stopped behind MV1 in traffic. Operator of MV2 further stated as she was stopped in traffic MV3 rear ended her with enough force resulting in her vehicle colliding with MV1. The operator of MV3 stated she was traveling Eastbound on Beacon St. when she observed MV2 stopped in traffic, however she attempted to stop to avoid a collision but rear ended MV2. It should be noted the operator of MV3 attempted to turn her vehicle away from MV2 but she stated it was too late. No injuries. All involved parties signed patient refusals. MV1 sustained minor rear end damage. MV2 sustained moderate front and rear end damage. MV3 sustained heavy front end damage. Tody's responded and towed MV3. A towed motor vehicle form was filled out and placed on file.

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.

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.

Mv#1 came to a stop (posted stop sign) at the end of Hyde St where he allowed a pedestrian to cross on Centre St. #1 then proceeded turning left onto Centre St. At that time #1 left front end struck Mv#2 passenger side front wheel which was travelling straight ahead on Centre St W/B. Significant front end damage sustained to #1 and significant passenger side axle damage sustained to #2. #2 towed by Tody's.

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.

On 11/6/19 at approximately 0610 hrs I responded to 15 Needham St., the National Lumber for a MVA involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival I spoke to the pedestrian who was lying on the street who stated he landed on his back and couldn't feel if anything was hurting. I advised him to stay put until the medics responded. The pedestrian was wearing brown pants and a black jacket and stated he was listening to his head phones when he attempted to cross the street. Where he attempted to cross was down Needham St from the main intersection and there was no crosswalk. He attempted to cross from the National Lumber side crossing the S/SW travel lane first. I then talked to the operator of MV#1 who stated he turned right onto Needham St from Winchester St and didn't see anybody attempting to cross until the last second. At this time he stated he jammed on his brakes and saw pedestrian on the hood of his Pickup before he fell to the ground. There was minor damage to the hood of the vehicle on the passenger side. The pedestrian was evaluated by the Medics and transported to NWH for further evaluation. Pictures were taken on scene and turned over to the IT bureau.

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.

Vehicle #1 Was Traveling Southbound on Parker St. Vehicle #1 collided with a pedestrian on it's left drive side in a marked crosswalk in front of 21 Parker St. The operator of vehicle #1 stated she saw the pedestrian through her driver's side window at the same time she heard a loud bang. The operator of vehicle #1 stated she noticed her mirror was gone and realized she had hit something so she stopped. The pedestrian in the crosswalk was crossing from his residence at 21 Parker St. on the west side of Parker to the east side of Parker St. in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was approximately 2 feet from the middle divider when he was hit by the mirror of vehicle #1. It should be noted that the pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing. The Pedestrian appeared to suffer an injury to his arm and his body and was transported to Beth Israel by Cataldo. The Witness stated he did not see the crash, but just prior to it he saw an unknown vehicle driving at a high rate of speed northbound on Parker St. and the vehicle may have beeped at the pedestrian in the crosswalk causing him to step back into the southbound travel lane where the crash happened. Photographs were taken of the scene and submitted to the IT bureau to be attached to this report. The operator of Vehicle #1 was cited with MGL Ch. 89-11 fail to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk (Citation #T2079123).

On Tuesday November 12th, 2019 at approximately 1224 hours while working in N526 I responded to the intersection of Derby Street and Waltham Street for a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. At the time of the accident the weather conditions were cloudy and rainy, and the road surface was wet. Both Derby Street and Waltham Street are public ways owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Upon arrival I spoke with the pedestrian identified as Helen Makadia (S35538182) who stated she was walking in the crosswalk on Waltham Street heading towards Derby Street when she was struck by MV1. Helen stated she was able to walk to the side of the road after impact but complained of knee pain. Medic 2 responded and Helen signed a patient refusal. Sgt. Lee transported Helen to the Franklin Elementary School where she was picking up her children and then she left on her own accord. The operator of MV1 identified as James Bond (S93760526) stated he was taking a left turn from Derby Street onto Waltham Street and did not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk until he struck her with his vehicle. James was very remorseful and acknowledged he was at fault. James reported no injuries and had no damage to his vehicle. I issued James in hand a Mass Uniform Citation #T2012435 for Chapter 89 Section 11 for failing to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk.

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.

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 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.

MV#1 was traveling south on Walnut St, and attempting to take a right turn onto Floral St. The pedestrian was crossing Floral St, south bound, in a cross walk. MV#1 hit the pedestrian with his passenger side mirror causing him to fall to the ground. I first spoke with the operator of MV#1. The operator stated he was making a right turn onto Floral St from Walnut St, and due to the heavy traffic he was moving at a slow pace. The operator stated that as he was making the right turn, he did not see the pedestrian in the cross walk. Operator stated that as soon as he heard his mirror hit something, he immediately came to a stop and went to go and check what he hit, and found that it was a pedestrian. I next spoke with a witness. The witness stated that he was walking behind the pedestrian. The witness stated that he observed the pedestrian begin to cross at the cross walk, and the truck make the turn. The witness stated that the truck was moving slowly as he made the turn. The witness stated that as he was making the turn, he observed the side mirror hit the pedestrian, knocking him over. I finally spoke with the pedestrian. He stated that he does not remember getting hit by the mirror of the truck. Multiple pictures were taken of the scene. MV#1 had no visible damage to the vehicle, but the passenger side mirror was pushed back against the door. The pedestrian was transported to Brighams by medics with apparent minor injuries. Due to the poor lighting conditions, the statments made that the vehicle was traveling slowly, and that the pedestrian was dressed in dark clothing, no citation was issued at this time.

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 #1 stated he was going S/B on Walnut St and was slowing to a stop as he approached the intersection of Austin St due to traffic stopped ahead for pedestrians crossing the street. Howeveras vehicle #1 was slowing down as he approached the stopped traffic, Vehicle #2 came out of the other side of Walnut St, N//B side and struck his vehicle on his rear drivers side as he was attempting to turn left, S/B onto Walnut St. Operator #2 stated he came out from Newtonville Ave and was crossing the N/B side of Walnut St attempting to go S/B on Walnut St when he crashed into vehicle #1 as he was turning left(S/B) onto Walnut St. Operator #2 further stated he never saw vehicle #1 coming prior to making his turn. However he did state he saw the two vehicles stopped further south by Austin St.

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.

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.