crash_reports

On Friday 11/19/21 at approximately 0938 hours while assigned to marked unit n497 I was dispatched to the area of 1256 Commonwealth Ave for a report of a past Hit and Run. Upon arrival in front of 1256 and 1270 Commonwealth Ave across the street on the Westbound side I observed a concrete light post broken at the base and laying in the Grass median between Commonwealth Ave and the Carriage Rd. The light pole had an electric wire attached to it that connected at utility pole 102/180. On the grassy area was several pieces of debris from the vehicle causing the damage, including what appeared to be an empty steel liquid storage container, possibly gas. there was no evidence of any sort of spill so the container may have been empty upon impact. After canvassing the area for evidence related to the vehicle involved I spoke with the resident at 1270 Commonwealth Ave, BLAKELY Thomas. Thomas states he heard a loud crash at approximately 0300am, but wasn't sure what it was. I noticed cameras on his home and asked if we could view the video. Video showed the vehicle impacting the pole and spinning out and then continuing Westbound on Commonwealth Ave Thomas emailed the video to me and Ofc Drew Vello. After returning to Newton Police Headquarters Ofc. Vello and I viewed the video and at 0300 hours a Tow Truck is seen veering off the road travelling Westbound on Commonwealth Ave and striking the light pole. Tow Truck spins sideways in the grass, and then continues Westbound on Commonwealth Ave. As the truck gets back on Commonwealth Ave there is lettering visible on the drivers side door, but Ofc Vello and I were unable to make out what the lettering says. I also took 7 photos of the area of the crash and emailed them to Officer Vello to attach to this report. Eversource and the City were notified to attend to the light pole, wires and debris.

Opr of MV1 stated he was traveling south on Chestnut Street. At this time, he drove through a red light, attempted to step on the brake but could not slow down, and drove into a front yard. Opr of MV1 stated he was not speeding and did not see anyone else involved. MV1 was towed. MV1 suffered injuries and was transported to Brigham and Woman's Hospital. Opr of MV2 was visibly upset and shaking. Opr of MV2 stated she was waiting for the light to turn green at the intersection of Berkeley Street and Chestnut Street. Once the light turned green she attempted to drive straight. At this time, she saw MV1 traveling at a high rate of speed, travel through the red light, swerve, hit her car, then hit one utility pole, then hit a second utility pole, split in half and land on the front yard (260 Chestnut Street). Opr of MV2 suffered minor damage and was not injured. After further investigation Opr of MV1 was cited (See Incident Report# 21048544) Officer Wilson took pictures.

JOHNSON, Scott, the operator of MV1 (MA Reg 5RP185), stated he was traveling Westbound on Washington St. in the left turn lane at the intersection of Adams St. He stated he had a green light and proceeded to take the left and didn't see MV2 approaching Eastbound on Washington St. As a result, JOHNSON struck MV2 head on. He stated he was uninjured. GIANNAKAKIS, Sortorios, the operator of MV2 (MA Reg 1CVX99), stated he was traveling Eastbound on Washington St. crossing through the Adams St. intersection when he was struck by MV1 who turned in front of their vehicle without yielding, causing the collision. GIANNAKAKIS and his passenger (GIANNAKAKIS, Patricia) stated they were uninjured. MV2 sustained moderate damage to the front bumper/front left tire, and was towed from the scene by Tody's. MV1 sustained minor damage to the front bumper and was able to be driven from the scene.

On Friday 11/19/2021 at approx 1155hrs, while assigned to N-498, I responded to the intersection of Wells Ave and Nahanton St for a 2 MV accident. Upon arrival, both vehicles involved were pulled over in the right turn lane facing EB on Nahanton St just before the traffic lights. I observed minor damage to the rear driver side of MV1 and front passenger side damage to MV2's bumper. It should be noted that MV2's front bumper appeared to have been pulled forward. Operator of MV1 states that MV2 was behind him prior to the accident. He said that his vehicle was struck by MV2 as he was merging into the right turn lane. MV1 said that he observed the operator of MV2 touching MV2's front bumper prior to my arrival. Operator of MV2 states that he was in the left lane and in front of MV1 prior to the accident. He said that before Nahanton St briefly merged into one lane, MV1 came from his right side and cut in front of him. Operator of MV2 believes that is when contact was made. Operator of MV2 states that he intended to stay in his lane and go straight through the intersection as his destination was in Brookline and had no deliveries on Wells Ave. No parties reported injuries.

Newton Police were dispatched to the area of 120 Waltham St. on 11/20/21 at 1312 hrs, for a motor vehicle accident. The operator of MV#2 stated she made a 3-Point Turn crossing over the double yellow line from the northbound lane into the southbound lane. As MV#2 was making this turn into the southbound lane MV#1 collided into the front passenger bumper of MV#2. Damage was observed to MV#2's front passenger bumper while MV#1 sustained damage to its driver side rear passenger door and side panel. No injuries were reported and vehicle were driven from the scene.

MV1 was unoccupied and parked facing westbound on Border St. The owner of MV1 came out and noticed damage on the left rear of the vehicle. It appears as if an unknown MV struck the vehicle then left the area.

On November 21st, 2021 at approximately 07:56 hours while working N491 I along with Officer Mike Boudreau responded with NFD and Medic One to a report of a MV crash with injuries in the area of Centre St @ Franklin St. On my arrival the Medics were evaluating two adult males who standing outside one of the involved vehicle from this crash. There appeared to be several involved vehicles to this crash however two of them had been parked prior to the crash. The vehicle which the two unidentified males were standing by was MA reg. 9HY939, a 1988 Black Ford F150 PU, listed registered owner was a Peter J. Jara-Castro, #28 Ridge Ave, Lynn Ma. Mr Castro was one of the two males standing by that truck. The above vehicle appeared to have been travelling N/B on Centre St when it skidded off the road, jumping the curb striking a 1 foot slate retaining wall to the property to #573 Centre St. It continued onto that property driving over shrubs, small trees, then onto the driveway(same address) which is actually on Newtonville Ave, hitting the homeowners 2007 Nissan Versa, Ma reg. 6BH269, forcing it into more shrubbery. The Truck continued across Newtonville Ave where it struck another parked vehicle, a Grey 2019 Volkswagon, Ma reg. 1NFC27 on the rear passenger side pushing it forward. The truck finally came to a stop after driving into a wooden fence to the property of #559 Centre St.(Fence is on Newtonville Ave.) I spoke with the owner of the truck after he was evaluated by the Medics, who spoke limited English. The owner of the truck Peter Jara-Castro finally said he was driving the truck prior to the crash. His statement was he was travelling N/B down Centre St when another vehicle came out from Newtonville Ave causing him to slam on his brakes. Mr Castro doesn't remember much after that, possibly from hitting his head. At this time I couldn't determine who the actual driver was. Both Mr Castro and the passenger, sustained injuries but both declined to go to the hospital. Both were later picked up by an UBER driver. A Firefighter heading to work reported seeing the truck pass him on Centre St N/B at high rate of speed but never saw the driver or the actual crash. Both property owners that sustained damage were given Trucks insurance info. Pictures were taken by both property owners. Vehicle #1 and vehicle #2 were towed from scene. Both sustained heavy damage. Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage I was unable to make contact with that owner at this time. However later in the day I was able to make contact with owner of vehicle #3. She was given all vehicle #1 information along with his insurance. A citation for speeding was later issued after investigation was completed and witness statement. Citation#t1444076 was later sent VIA mail.

On November 21st, 2021 at approximately 14:24 hours while working N491 I responded to the intersection of Centre St at Centre Ave for a MV crash. On my arrival I located both involved vehicles just east of the intersection. Vehicle #1 was a white 2019 Toyota Rav4, operated by a Max Barnes. He reported being behind vehicle #2 on Centre St at Centre Ave when he looked to his left for oncoming traffic simultaneously began to go forward thinking vehicle #1 had entered out onto Centre Ave. He then rear ended MV #2 who never moved forward. Vehicle #2 was a 2014 gray Nissan hatchback, Ma plate 7VRK20, operated by a Sabrina Merchant. She stated she was stopped on Centre St at Centre Ave when she was rear ended by vehicle #1. There were no tows needed both operator and passenger of vehicle #2 sustained minor injuries. Both refused medical transport.

The operator of MV#1 stated she was stopped at the stop sign on Boylston St off ramp (Westbound) at the intersection of Quinobequin Rd and proceeded to travel westbound when she was struck by MV#2. MV#1 sustained moderate damages to its front passenger side. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#1 or her dog. The operator of MV#2 stated he was travelling southbound on Quinobequin Rd and did not see the stop sign at the intersection of Boylston St and struck MV#1. MV#2 sustained moderate damages to its front driver's side. There were no reported injuries to the operator of MV#2 or its front passenger.

ON 1-21-21 AT APPROX. 122HRS. WHILE WORKING N492 I TOOK A REPORT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN. UPON ARRIVAL AT 72 HIGHLAND ST. I SPOKE TO THE OWNER OF VEHICLE #1. OWNER STATES SOMETIME BETWEEN 1030-1230HR. SOMEONE HIT HIS MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF 72 HIGHLAND ST. THE ACCIDENT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE OWNERS LEFT REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE GLASS OF THE MIRROR REMAINED INTACT BUT THE MIRROR CAME UNHINGED. OWNER STATES THERE WAS NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT. THE OWNER OF 72 HIGHLAND TOLD THE OWNER OF VEHICLE #1 HE WOULD REVIEW HIS VIDEO FOOTAGE TO SEE IF HE HAS FOOTAGE OF THE ACCIDENT AND WOULD UPDATE IF ANYTHING WAS CAPTURED. OWNER REPORTS NO INJURIES AND WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. CLEARED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

On November 21, 2021, at 17:07 hours Officer Helms and I, Officer Joyce, were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash in the Trader Joe's parking lot at 1121 Washington St. When I arrived on scene I was approached by a male, later identified as Edward Plotkin, he stated he had struck the parked car but the female in MV2, later identified as Anneline Smal, would not exchange papers. When I spoke to Smal, she stated she was scared of Plotkin and wanted to wait for the police to come file an accident report. Officers Hyde and March arrived on scene and spoke with a witness later identified as Yona Kravets. There was slight damage to the front right bumper of MV1, Plotkin stated that it was old damage. There was no visible damage on MV2. No tows were required and no injuries were reported.

On Sunday November 21st at approx. 1720 Hrs. I responded to 191 Jackson Rd for a motor vehicle accident roll over with entrapment. Upon arrival I witnessed MV1 on its side in the middle of Jackson Rd. The operator of MV1 was conscious and alert and was taken out of the MV by the Newton Fire Department. The operator of MV1 stated that she was driving S/B on Jackson Rd. and she did not see the parked car on the right side of the road. MV1 then tried to swerve around MV2 and clipped the left rear bumper, and left rear door of MV2 which caused MV1 to roll over onto the middle of the road. MV1 had major damage all around the vehicle and all airbags deployed. MV2 had major damage to the rear and to the left side of the MV. Due to the extensive damage and length of travel of MV1 it was estimated that MV1 was traveling at a speed greater than 35 MPH. Speed limit for Jackson Rd is 25 MPH. MV2 was pushed approx. 20 feet from where it was parked, and MV1 travelled approx 25 feet after on its drivers side after impact. The operator of MV1 was transported by EMS to NWH, and Todys's took possession of both motor vehicles. Pictures were taken and submitted to IT. The operator of MV1 was cited 90/17, speeding.

(cid:31)Operator of MV1 was unaware she was involved in an accident and was informed by me that she struck a parked vehicle. MV2 was unoccupied and parked in front of 704 Beacon St. facing Eastbound when it was struck. MV2 was moved approximately 10 feet when it was struck by MV1. MV1 sustained heavy front right end damage. MV2 sustained heavy drivers side and left passenger side damage. No injuries reported. Tody's service responded on scene and towed both vehicles involved. A towed motor vehicle form was filled out for both vehicles and placed on file. Operator of MV1 was arrested on scene and cited in hand for the following offenses: MA Uniform citation #T1448027. 1.Ch. 90 Sec. 24-Operating under the influence of liquor. 2.Ch. 90 Sec. 24 (2) (a)-Operating to endanger. 3.Ch. 89 Sec. 4A -Marked Lanes Violation.

MV#1 was parked and unoccupied in front of #32 Brae Burn Rd, when according to a witness, MV#2 side swiped MV#1 and left the area. MV#1 sustained damage to rear passengers side. Witness, who was in the home at #22 Brae Burn Rd, describes MV#2 as JSC Transportation van that picked up a student at #22 Brae Burn Rd. Request Traffic Bureau follow up with JSC Transportation. Traffic Bureau update (Officer Gaudet): On November 23, 2021, I contacted JSC Transportation to follow up with them and get information for the operator of the van that was involved in the crash. JSC Transportation identified the operator of the vehicle as Ms. Brittany Flannery(S78277983) and provided me with her contact information. I also asked for information on the student that was on the vehicle at the time of the crash, Davine Archibald. JSC Transportation stated they did not realize this was the student on the van at the time of the crash. They immediately contact Davine's mother, Beula Effion to make her aware of the crash. I also contacted Ms. Effion to make her aware of the crash. Ms. Effion stated she received a call from JSC Transportation and that she is ok with everything. Ms. Effion stated she does not believe Davine was injured. Ms. Effion was advised. I spoke with Ms. Flannery about the crash. Ms. Flannery stated she was operating the JSC Transportation van (2019 Ford Transit, MA SPN: SP10940) involved in the crash. Ms. Flannery stated she was on her way to a pick up and was coming down Brae Burn Road. Ms. Flannery stated there were a couple of work vans parked on either side of the driveway where her pick up was. Ms. Flannery stated she pulled off the street and tried to park in between the two work vehicles on either side of the driveway. Ms. Flannery stated as she attempted to do this, the back passenger side of her van clipped the back passenger side of the van parked to her right. Ms. Flannery stated she asked the 1 passenger on the van, Davine Archibald, if she was ok. Ms. Flannery stated Davine stated she was. Ms. Flannery stated she exited the vehicle and checked the damage. Ms. Flannery reported the damage to the van as a scrape and scratch on the rear passenger side. Ms. Flannery stated she continued with her pick up at 22 Brae Burn Road and told the resident there she was going to contact the company that owns the van later. Ms. Flannery then left the area. Ms. Flannery stated she dropped the students off at the Newton Early Education Center on Jackson Road. I asked Ms. Flannery why she did not contact the Newton Police Department to report the crash and help her exchange information with the parked vehicle she hit. Ms. Flannery stated she did not know she had to because the vehicle was unoccupied. Ms. Flannery was advised that she needs to report being involved in a collision, especially when transporting children for JSC Transportation. Ms. Flannery will be cited with Massachusetts Uniform Citation 203510AB for Newton City Ordinance Chapter 19, Section 75 (Fail To Use Care). Brae Burn Road is a public way maintained by the City of Newton.

The operator of MV#1 states that he was traveling east on Webster St and keeping his MV to the right due to construction in the roadway when the top passengers side of MV#1 struck a utility pole. The poles in question, which are double poles with one pole leaning out over the roadway, are in front of #24 Webster St. One pole sustained damage, as did the top passengers side of MV#1. No injuries, no tows and Eversource notified.

Operator of MV1 stated she was in the right lane on Washington St going around the rotary heading towards Centre St when the vehicle to her left tried to merge in her lane and struck the left side of her vehicle. The collision forced MV1 to strike the curb of the island on her right side and also damage the rims on the passenger side. Operator of MV1 then stopped at the red light and got out of the vehicle and the operator of MV2 told her she would pull over. Operator of MV2 began driving on Centre St and operator of MV1 believed she was not going to pull over so she called the police and left the scene. Operator of MV2 was able to meet myself and operator of MV1 at Dunking Donuts located at 343 Washington St. Operator of MV2 stated she was in the left lane when MV1 tried to merge into her lane. MV1 struck her vehicle and operator of MV2 believed MV1 was going to follow her to a safe location to exchange paper work. Operator of MV2 states she pulled off onto a side street and MV1 continued to drive straight. Operator of MV2 was not going to call the police and was going to just contact her insurance company. No parties needed medical attention. Neither vehicle required a tow.

On November 22nd, 2021 at approximately 14:49 hours while working N491 I responded to the intersection of Centre St @ Jefferson St for a MV crash. On my arrival I located one of the two involved vehicles. The other vehicle had moved further down the road into a parking lot due the vehicle being a large dump truck with a trailer attached. Vehicle #1 with heavy drivers side damage was a 2004 blue Honda civic, Ma reg.2EDP45, operated by a Rebecca Schaye. She stated she was going N/B on Centre St by Jefferson St when vehicle #2 which was a large Truck struck her vehicle. The Truck was on her left side travelling same direction. Vehicle #2 was a 2016 International 4000 dump Ma commercial plate S92744, operated by a Jacob Rollins. He stated he was travelling N/B on Centre St lane closest to the yellow lane in the middle of road when he heard a loud bang. He pulled over a little further down the road and exited his truck. At that time he saw vehicle #1 pulled off to the side. He further reported he never saw vehicle #1 on his right side and doesn't now how the crash occurred other than there wasn't enough room for both vehicles being side by side. Vehicle #1 was towed by Tody's. No injuries were reported.

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, while assigned to Traffic unit N525, I was asked to investigate a past hit and run crash involving a City of Newton School Traffic Supervisor. Mr. Mark Dumoulin reported to the Newton Police Traffic Bureau that sometime during his assigned school crossing post on the morning of November 23, 2021, a passing vehicle made contact with his left leg while he was crossing children on Ward Street. I responded to Newton Wellesley Hospital to speak with Mr. Dumoulin. Mr. Dumoulin stated this morning, he was at his assigned school crossing post of Ward Street and Waverly Avenue in his official capacity as a City of Newton School Traffic Supervisor. Mr. Dumoulin stated he was wearing his department issued yellow reflective jacket and his department issued yellow hi-vis gloves. Mr. Dumoulin stated he also had his department issued stop sign with him while performing his duties. Mr. Dumoulin stated at some point during his post (0745-0830 hours), he was attempting to cross two children on Ward Street (S to N). Mr. Dumoulin stated he entered the crosswalk of Ward Street on the NE corner of Ward Street at Waverly Avenue. Mr. Dumoulin stated the pedestrian signal was activated at this time and the intersection traffic signals were all red. Mr. Dumoulin stated while entering the crosswalk, he observed a black Honda sedan traveling on Stuart Road (E) towards the intersection of Ward Street and Waverly Avenue. Mr. Dumoulin stated the license plate had 3 characters on it and believes the first letter may have been "E". Mr. Dumoulin stated the operator was a heavy set female with blonde hair in her 30's or 40's. Mr. Dumoulin stated the operator appeared to speed up towards his location to beat the light turning red. Mr. Dumoulin stated the vehicle then continued through the intersection onto Hammond Street (E), but it did not keep right with the normal flow of traffic and entered the Westbound lane of Hammond Street. Mr. Dumoulin stated he attempted to get the operators attention to stop her from continuing in the wrong lane of Hammond Street. Mr. Dumoulin stated at this time, the vehicle made contact with his left knee area and continued traveling down Hammond Street with out stopping. Mr. Dumoulin stated the children he was crossing were not near the vehicle and they did not see the contact. I asked Mr. Dumoulin if there were any other witnesses in the area. Mr. Dumoulin stated he does not believe there were. Mr. Dumoulin reported this collision to the Newton Police Traffic Bureau at approximately 1030 hours. I asked Mr. Dumoulin why he did not contact us when the incident first took place. Mr. Dumoulin stated he thought his injury was superficial and that he knew we were busy. At this time, Mr. Dumoulin is reporting a left knee injury as a result of the crash. Mr. Dumoulin stated vehicles travel on the wrong side of the medium on Hammond Street all the time and estimates it happens 3 times every school post. Mr. Dumoulin also stated the keep right sign on Hammond Street near the crash site needs to be addressed because some of the letters are peeling. I canvassed the area where the crash occurred for the fleeing vehicle with a negative result. I also covered the afternoon school post (1450-1535 hours) to ask passing students if they witnessed the crash with a negative result. I observed the "Keep Right" sign Mr. Dumoulin made mention of at this location. The sign appears to be in working condition and visible from Stuart Road. I took photos of the intersection where the crash happened and submitted them to the IT Bureau. On November 24, 2021, I covered Mr. Duboulin's school crossing post again for the morning post. While canvassing the area I observed a dark colored Mercedez sedan with a 3 character registration parked on Exmoor Street that resembled the vehicle Mr. Duboulin described as the fleeing vehicle. I attempted to contact the registered owner of this vehicle, Ms. Judtich Zukor. Ms. Zukor stated she could not speak at this moment and asked me to call her back. I will follow up with Ms. Zukor.

On November 23rd, 2021 at approximately 14:08 hours while working N491 I responded to #25 Pearl St for a report of a MV crash with airbag deployment. On my arrival I located the involved vehicle a 2021 black Cadillac, Ma reg. K9195 with extensive damage on the property of a four unit condominium complex that abuts #275 Centre St(Plaza). The operator who was standing outside her vehicle was identified as Margaret Cloherty. She appeared uninjured from this crash. She reported the following: She first entered the parking lot to #275 Centre St which has several different businesses. As she drove through the parking lot her vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. She attempted to brake but her vehicle continued straight through the parking lot continuing to accelerate before finally crashing through a wooden fence and onto the property to #21 to #27 Pearl ST. Ms Cloherty was evaluated by the Medics but refused to by transported to the hospital. She signed a patient refusal form. Her vehicle which appeared to be totaled was towed from the scene by Todys. The property owner of the fence was identified as Steve Knapp 508-958-1906 was contacted by police. He will be provided a copy of this report of his insurance.