Cape Wide News for Wednesday March 10th, 2010

Yarmouth Police Continue Toyota Crash Investigation

YARMOUTH - On Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at approximately 1:24 p.m., the Yarmouth Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a motor vehicle that had crashed in to the Cape Cod Plastic and Hand Surgery office located at 150 Ansel Hallett Road in West Yarmouth.

Yarmouth Police Patrol Officer Richard Fichter Jr. and Patrol Investigators David Dickey and Gordon Gibbons arrived at the scene and found a red 2010 Toyota RAV4 crashed into the south side wall of the office complex. The on-scene investigation determined that the vehicle had struck the wall adjacent to the patient waiting area and penetrated into the office approximately 10 feet before coming to a stop.

Yarmouth Police Patrol Investigators Gibbons—a specially trained member of the Cape Cod Crash Reconstruction Team—made additional observations which include that the sun position in the southern sky did not appear to be a contributing factor and that the parking lot area pavement was found to be free of any scratches or gouges which could have been related to the crash.

The operator of the vehicle, Ann J. Wilkins, 70, of Harwich, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Yarmouth Fire Department personnel and subsequently transported to Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.

The vehicle has been impounded at Yarmouth Police Headquarters and the investigation is continuing. The Yarmouth Police Department is fully aware of the nationwide recall of certain models of Toyota vehicles and has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Specialists from NHSTA are expected to examine the vehicle at Yarmouth Police Headquarters sometime within the next few days.

The investigation is active and ongoing. A final determination as to the cause of the crash will be determined and will be released to the public when the investigation is brought to a conclusion.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have any information about the crash is asked to contact Yarmouth Police Patrol Investigator Gordon Gibbons at 508.775.0445 extension 2323.
Release and photos furnished by Yarmouth Police

Home invasion reported in Bourne
BOURNE - Police are investigating a reported home invasion in Bourne Wednesday evening. Officers were called to a residence on County Road near Bennetts Neck Road around 7:30 p.m. No further details were immediately available.

Two injured in head-on crash in Harwich

HARWICH - Around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday a collision on Route 137 sent two female drivers to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the Toyota Rav4, Chelsea Vaness, 25 of Brewster was heading North toward Brewster when the oncoming Chevy Tahoe driven by Mary Baska, 51, of Harwich reportedly attempted to take a left turn onto the east bound ramp of Route 6 and ran head-on into the Toyota. Baska was be cited by Harwich police for failure to yield. Airbags in both vehicles deployed, most likely preventing serious injuries to both parties. Above: Harwich Fire and Rescue personnel prepare a victim for transport. The interchange has been the scene of numerous crashes.

Story and photos by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN

Six-vehicle chain reaction crash in Hyannis

HYANNIS - At 10:30 a.m., Wednesday there was a six-vehicle crash on Route 28 across from the Barnstable Highway barn near Bearses Way in Hyannis. It was a chain reaction rear end crash involving an suv, two pickup trucks and two cars. A Ford Taurus appeared to take the most damage. Several drivers were evaluated at the scene but all declined to go to the hospital/ Route 28 south bound was closed on the shoulder , 3 cars and 2 pickup trucks. Hyannis rescues responded but all were evaluated and all signed releases and there were no transports but the South bound lane of 28 headed to Bearses was all closed for about an hour until the vehicles were towed.
Photo by Frank F. Paparo/CWN

Fire damages Cotuit home
COTUIT - Fire damaged a home in Cotuit Tuesday evening. Firefighters were responding to investigate a report of a bonfire when they discovered the house at 1202 Newtown Road on fire about 9 p.m. The fire, which appeared to have started on the outside of the home, was quickly knocked down.

No one was home but two dogs were rescued by firefighters. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Crews from Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills and Mashpee Fire assisted during the incident.

The house is set back from the road making the damage difficult to see. Several salvage company vehicles were on scene Wednesday when our camera arrived along with a fire department investigator.

Photo by Frank F. Paparo/CWN

Chatham wastewater project to cause delays, detours
CHATHAM - The Town of Chatham has announced that construction on the initial phase of the expanded sewer collection system is expected to start the week of March 15th, 2010.

Robert B Our Co, of Harwich, contractor for the collection system project will begin work on George Ryder Road between Route 28 and the Chatham Airport. Installation of the sewer main on George Ryder Road will necessitate periodic closures of the road in order to ensure the safety of the public and construction workers. The work is expected to take approximately three weeks. The contractor and the Chatham Police Department will have detail police officers to assist with traffic and road closures.

Work will also begin on Meadow View Road on or about March 17th, at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and proceed west to Barn Hill Road. Following completion of that section, work will commence on Vineyard Avenue between Meadow View Road and Route 28 and last until May when construction will cease for the summer.

Work on the installation of low-pressure sewers along Summer Hill Lane, Plum Duffy lane, Marcus Lane and portion of the lower section of Barn Hill Road will begin on or about March 22nd, and continue until May.

Preparation work on Route 28 between the lights at Crowell Road and Meetinghouse Road (Route 137) will begin in March with construction expected to start in April Installation of the sewer main on Route 28 will again necessitate road closures in order to ensure the safety of the public and construction workers. Once again the contractor and Chatham Police will have details police officers to assist with traffic and road closures. Message boards and signage will provide updated information on the road closures and access to locations along Route 28.

Construction on all roads will cease for the summer and resume after Labor Day.

All affected roads will be open during the evening and overnight hours, on weekends and holidays.

Regular updates will be provided through Channel 18, the town's website and local media.

Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience and impact on area businesses, residents and the public. We are asking for, and appreciate, the publics patience and cooperation during the environmentally important project
Release furnished by Chatham Police

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