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.

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.

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.

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 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.