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Crash #2023250015 Crash #2023250015
Fatalities 1
State MASSACHUSETTS
County SUFFOLK
City BOSTON
Date Jan. 20, 2023
Time 10:36 p.m.
Google Maps(42.3325167, -71.0723944)
Street Name 1 MELNEA CASS BLVD
Street Name 2 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
WeatherRain
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 1
Route Signing Not Signed
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner City or Municipal Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 4
First Harmful Event Pedestrian
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection Related
Type of Intersection Four-Way Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Rain
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 22
EMS Notified Minute 43
EMS Arrived Hour 22
EMS Arrived Minute 51
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 73 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePedestrian
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Restraint System MisuseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Helmet UseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Helmet MisuseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Airbag DeployedNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathJanuary
Day of Death20
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death22
Minute of Death48
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes12
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationAt Intersection-In Marked Crosswalk
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race Black or African American
Person Related Factor None Noted
Nonmotorist Bicycle HelmetNot Reported
Nonmotorist PadsNot Reported
Nonmotorist LightsNot Reported
Nonmotorist ReflectorsNot Reported
Nonmotorist Other Protective EquipmentNot Reported
Nonmotorist Other Preventative EquipmentNot Reported
Nonmotorist Marked Crosswalk PresentYes
Nonmotorist Sidewalk PresentYes
Nonmotorist In School ZoneNone Noted
Pedestrian Crash TypePedestrian Failed to Yield
Bicycle Crash TypeNot a Cyclist
Pedestrian LocationAt Intersection
Pedestrian PositionCrosswalk Area
Pedestrian DirectionNot Derived/Unknown Initial Direction of Travel
Bicycle LocationNot a Cyclist
Bicycle PositionNot a Cyclist
Bicycle DirectionNot a Cyclist
Motorist DirectionUnknown Initial Direction of Travel
Nonmotorist Prior Action Crossing Roadway
Nonmotorist Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
Nonmotorist Distracted Not Reported
Nonmotorist Contributing Circumstance Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way
Nonmotorist Contributing Circumstance Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Signals or Officer
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Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 36 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNot Reported
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run Hit and Run
NCSA Make Buick/Opel
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 401
Registration State Massachusetts
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 3G5DA03E54S5
Model Year 2004
VPIC Make ID 468
VPIC Model ID 4955
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 35
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Pedestrian
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Massachusetts
Driver Zip Code 2119
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 71
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2018
Month of Newest Violation May
Year of Newest Violation 2020
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Not Reported
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Not Reported
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device Traffic Control Signal (on Colors) With Pedestrian Signal
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event PEDESTRIAN OR PEDALCYCLIST OR OTHER NON-MOTORIST Pedestrian in Road
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Struck Object While Moving Forward
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations Manslaughter or Homicide
Moving Violations Other Driver License Violations
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas Damage Areas Unknown
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Not Reported
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsPedestrian

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