crash_reports

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.

OPMV#1 Was traveling Westbound on Washington St when they collided with the OPMV#2 at the intersection of Washington St and Beacon St. OPMV#1 States he was traveling straight on Washington St when the OPMV#2 made a U-Turn from Washington St Eastbound onto Washington St Westbound and he had no time to stop before colliding with their vehicle. OPMV#2 Was stopped at the intersection of Washington St and Beacon St facing Eastbound when a vehicle in the left lane(Westbound) side of Washington St was stopped to let her go. As the OPMV#2 was making a U-Turn she was struck from behind by the OPMV#1. OPMV#2 States she thought she was clear to make a U-Turn when the other vehicle let her go and that's when the OPMV#1 collided with the back of her car in the right lane(Westbound) side of Washington St. OPMV#1 Was towed by Tody's Towing.

I responded to the intersection of Washington St @Beacon St at 1524 hrs 09/21/2019 for a two car MVA, no injuries reported. I arrived in the area and observed the two involved vehicles stopped curbside along the Eastbound side of Washington St. near Beacon St. Both operators were out of the vehicles, uninjured, standing on the sidewalk upon my arrival. V1; MA Reg 39WS51, 2016 Mazda/CX5 color blue. V1 Operator; Zannis, John MA OLN#S46913063. V2; MA Reg 1RXS11, 2019 GMC/Yukon color black. V2 Operator Pamela Broderick MA OLN#S85148110. The two vehicles were both traveling eastbound on Washington St.(public way) in traffic. As they came approached the intersection of Washington St. @Beacon St., V1 collided into the rear of V2. V2 sustained minor damage to the center rear bumper. V1 sustained moderate front end damage primarily on the left front/drivers side. The drivers airbag deployed at the stirring wheel. The two vehicles were both drive able and did not require towing service. The operators were advised and were given the crash report number.

On 11/21/2019 at approx 0740 hrs while assigned to 497 I responded to the intersection of Washington St and Beacon St for a report of a two car crash with entrapment. Upon arrival I observed NFD and Cataldo Medics assisting the driver of Ma Reg 5RA826 which was in the left EB lane of Washington St with the driver side of the vehicle caved in , the driver of the vehicle, Dorcus BIRUNGI was crying and shaking complaining of left side pain . NFD was working on opening the driver side door which was stuck from the collision. BIRUNGI related she was travelling WB on Washington St through the intersection of Washington and Beacon St when she was struck . The crash forced her car to spin sliding over the center island coming to final rest in the EB lane of Washington St. I was approached by Newton School Crossing Guard Regina GAYLE who stated she had witnessed the crash. GAYLE stated the Operator of the black Jeep Ma Reg 8VX486 had the green light, was well into his left turn from the EB laft lane of Washington St onto Beacon St when the Suburu "came flying " through the intersection. GAYLE stated she didnt know if the Suburu driver was trying to beat the light but she was "going so fast". I spoke with the operator of Ma Reg 8VX586 , nicholas MANCINI. MANCINI stated he was taking the left onto Beacon from EB Washington St with the green light when the other operator came over the rise of WB Washington St at a extremely high rate of speed . BIRUNGI transported to NWH by Cataldo, Vehicle towed by Todys.

Operator of MV1 was traveling westbound on Washington Street approaching the intersection where Beacon Street meets. Operator of MV1 attempted to turn left traveling eastbound on Beacon Street when MV1 crashed into a traffic signal pole, which was located on an island separating Washington Street and Beacon St. MV1 sustained heavy front end damage and was removed from the roadway by Tody's towing. The traffic signal pole was completely dislodged from the ground. Daigle Electric was notified. Pictures were taken on scene and submitted to IT. Operator of MV1 was transported to NWH.

The OP. of MV#1 states he was on the eastbound lane of Washington Street, waiting to make a left turn onto Beacon Street. When he saw there was a break in traffic, he made the left turn and did not see Bicycle#1 coming off the sidewalk, thus colliding with it. The OP. of Bicycle#1 states he was travelling westbound on Washington Street on the sidewalk. He states Washington Street westbound is too dangerous for him to ride on the roadway during rush hour traffic. As he was crossing Beacon Street, Washington Street westbound traffic still had a green light and that's when MV#1 collided into him while making a turn. The OP. of Bicycle#1 was wearing a helmet and had front and rear lights. He did not want me to take his bicycle so he brought it with him to the hospital to be picked up by a family member. Pictures were taken of the damage.

OPERATOR OF MV 1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON WASHINGTON ST AND WAS STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF BEACON ST. OPERATOR 2 WAS ALSO STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT IN THE TRAVEL LANE NEXT TO MV 1 AND TURNED INTO MV 2. MINOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO MV 1 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AND MINOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE PASSENGER FRONT OF MV 2. NO INJURIES OR TOWS REPORTED. DUE TO MY INVESTIGATION THE OPERATOR OF MV 2 WAS CITED FOR CH.90 S.10 FOR UNLICENSED OPERATION.

Operator of Motor Vehicle # 1 stated that she stopped at the green light on Washington Street (Eastbound ) waiting to take a left turn onto Beacon Street to gain access to the facility of CareOne at Newton. Operator stated she looked and was able to turn left and was halfway into the intersection when a jeep wrangler came out of nowhere driving fast causing her to make impact with vehicle #2. Passenger of Motor Vehicle # 1 stated that they had a green light and were stopped at the intersection of Washington Street and Beacon Street traveling Eastbound attempting to turn left onto Beacon Street. Passenger of Motor Vehicle # 1 stated that they started turning left because they had a clear path becasue a box truck was allowing them to turn and a jeep came out of nowhere which caused them to make impact with vehicle #2. Operator of Motor Vehicle # 2 stated that he was traveling Westbound on Washington Street and he had a green light at the intersection of Beacon Street and Washington Street. Operator of motor vehicle #2 stated he switched lanes to pass the box truck in front of him and he didn't see motor vehicle #1 attempting to take a left turn on to Beacon Street. Operator of Motor Vehicle #2 stated that he sped up to avoid impact with motor vehicle number #1however was unable to avoid impact. Motor vehicle #1 turned right into his drivers side door. Motor vehicle #1 sustained major front end damage and motor vehicle #2 sustained major damage throughout the entire vehicle. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's Towing. Operator and Passenger of Motor Vehicle #1 were transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital with no apparant injuries but for protocal and Operator of Motor Vehicle #2 was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital with possibly moderate injuries. Several photographs were were taken of the scene and S.D. card was placed in the I.T Bureau.

MV#1 Was traveling straight on Washington St when he lost control of the vehicle at the intersection of Beacon St and Washington St and struck the utility pole. OPMV#1 Stated he lost control of his vehicle while making the turn and collided with the utility pole. Vehicle was towed by Tody's Towing. Verizon utility pole with minor damage to the base of the pole.

MV#2 was attempting to turn southbound onto Washington St. from Beacon St. when the operator lost control of the vehicle due to the snow conditions. MV#2 collided with MV#1 which was stopped at the traffic light in the northbound lane of Washington St. Damage was observed to the front ends of both vehicles. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

The OP. of MV#1 stated while travelling eastbound on Washington Street, a vehicle suddenly came at him head-on so he swerved to the next lane to avoid a collision. That vehicle (MV#3) still sideswiped his truck and struck MV#2 before continuing onward on the wrong side of the road. The OP. of MV#2 stated he was stopped on top of the median, working on the barricades for the Boston Marathon. As he opened the door to get out, MV#3 struck his car door and kept on driving down the wrong side of the road. No one could get the plate number of MV#3 and only described it as a small dark colored sedan that went westbound towards Wellesley. I notified dispatch to let Wellesley P.D. be aware of the vehicle with some front end damage. Pictures were taken by me and left with the I.T. Bureau.

Upon arrival, vehicle 1 was on the median facing Northbound on Beacon St at the intersection of Beacon St and Washington St. There was damage to the front drivers side bumper. Vehicle 2 was facing Southbound on Beacon St at the intersection of Beacon St and Washington St. There was heavy damage to the front bumper of Vehicle 2 and it was leaking fluid. Operator 1 stated through a translation device on his cell phone," Look, I was coming slowly when I was going down the curve and the car lost the brake, I didn't have it." When queried through dispatch, it came back that operator 1 was unlicensed. Operator 2 stated she was traveling on Washington St and taking a left turn to head Southbound on Beacon St when vehicle 1 drove over the median and crashed into her head on. Both vehicles were towed by Tody's towing. It appeared that the brakes on vehicle 1 were functioning properly when Tody's towing moved the vehicle. Operator 1 and 2, both signed patient refusals with Fallon Medics. Operator 1 was handed Massachusetts Uniform Citation#T1445614 in hand for Unlicensed Operation (Incident report# 21049086).

The OP. of MV#1 stated he was coming from the westbound lane of Washington Street, making a left turn on a green light to Beacon Street when he suddenly collided with MV#2. The OP. of MV#2 stated she was coming from the eastbound lane of Washington Street, observed a green light and proceeded to turn right onto Beacon Street when she suddenly collided with MV#1. Both parties stated they weren't injured but will seek medical attention if anything changes.

I responded to the area of Beacon St.@Washington St. for a two car MVA. I arrived in the area and observed the two vehicles stopped on the eastbound side of Washington St. V1; MA Reg. 6XY435, 2014 Honda/CRV color white, V1 operator Sylvia Chin MA OLN S83835816. V1 passenger Ashley Chin was seated in the rear passenger seat. There was also a medium size dog in the rear passenger compartment. V2; MA Reg. 666RX3, 2015 Honda/SUV color white, V2 operator Shaina Butler MA OLN S38029127. passengers were two minor children (operator's daughters), AKaile Platt 9 y.o. and Anaii Platt 6 y.o. The V1 passenger was evaluated by EMS for a possible back injury. She was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital by ambulance. V1 operator was concerned about her dog possibly having an injury. The dog appeared to be uninjured. She was advised to have the dog checked by a Vet when possible. Neither MV had airbag deployment. V1 was on Beacon St stopped at the traffic light. V2 attempted to come to a stop behind V1. V2 skidded on the snow covered road (Beacon St.) attempting to stop and collided into the rear of V1. The two vehicles had moderate damage. Neither vehicle required towing service.

On Sunday February 13, 2022 at approx. 1751 hours I responded to Beacon Street at Washington Street for a report of a two motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival on scene I observed the roadway to be very icy and snow. Another Officer was at the same intersection from another crash that happened just prior to this one. I spoke with the operator and passenger of vehicle one. They both stated they were stopped at the red traffic signal on Beacon Street at Washington Street when they felt impact in the rear of their vehicle from vehicle two. I spoke with operator of vehicle two who stated she was traveling north on Beacon Street observed the red traffic signal and the vehicle one stopped. She stated he applied the vehicles brakes and the vehicle started to slide uncontrollable down hill. She tried to turn to avoid vehicle one and her vehicle lost control and spun around and had impact with vehicle one. There were no reported injuries at this time and all parties advised of the process. This crash was unavoidable due to weather conditions, Beacon Street was a sheet of ice and the roadway was not treated. A notification was made to have a sander to arrive on scene to treat the roadway before we could even move the impacted vehicles and prevent further crashes.

THE OPERATOR OF MV 1 STATED SHE WAS TRAVELING WEST ON WASHINGTON TURNING ONTO BEACON ST AND DUE TO A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING THE STREET THAT SHE DIDN'T SEE, SHE SWERVED ONTO THE ISLAND AT THE INTERSECTION AND RAN OVER A CITY STREET SIGN. THE SIGN WAS WEDGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE SO TODY'S RESPONDED AND FREED UP THE VEHICLE. TRAFFIC OFFICER IAROSSI TOOK PICTURES OF THE CRASH AND THE OPERATOR OF MV 1 CHOSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME.

Operator of V-1 said he was stopped at the traffic light west bound on Washington St at Beacon St he saw the fire truck coming from behind him, he tried to pull out of the way when the fire truck turned right in front of him striking his front bumper. Operator of V-2 told me he was responding to a medical call at the Care One Nursing Home at 2101 Washington St. Operator of V-2 thought V-1 was stopped he thought he could pull around V-1. While turing right V-2 hit the front bumper of V-1 knocking the front bumper cover off of V-1. Neither vehicle reported any injuries.