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Police & Fire
Small Plane That Took Off From NJ Crashes On I-684, 1 Dead
One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-…
Police & Fire
Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46
Traffic on the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County was at a standstill Thursday morning, Dec. 12 following a crash involving an overturned truck. The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. in the northbound lanes near the Route 46 ramp in Ridgefield. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the exit ramp is blocked, with vehicles being diverted to the right shoulder to pass. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as cleanup and repairs continue, causing significant delays.
Police & Fire
Car Flips Over Guardrail, Scatters Debris Across Route 287
A crash on Route 287 left a vehicle overturned and debris scattered across the highway, causing morning traffic disruptions on Wednesday, Dec. 11, authorities said. Troopers responded to the scene at milepost 55.4 around 10:03 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. According to a preliminary investigation, a passenger vehicle traveling south lost control, hit a guardrail, and overturned in Wanaque. During the crash, debris struck another vehicle, police said. Non-life-threatening injuries were reported, and no additional information about the victims or the cause of the cr…
Traffic
Emergency Construction On Route 4 Snarls Traffic
Emergency construction on Route 4 was causing significant delays Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5. According to the NJDOT website, construction was ongoing in the eastbound lanes near Teaneck Road as of 4 p.m., with one right lane closed. Drivers faced delays of approximately 10 minutes, officials reported. Route 4 is known for heavy traffic during rush hour, particularly near the Queen Anne Road exit, where lanes merge, and at the Route 17 junction in Paramus. Daily Voice has reached out to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office for more information.
Traffic
13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report
Thirteen people were hurt in a crash on the NJ Turnpike involving a bus carrying military personnel, 6abc reports. The passenger bus had broke down was heading north and was in the right lane and right shoulder when it was struck by a tractor trailer just before 1 p.m. at milepost 25.6 in Runnemede, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. "There were multiple non-life-threatening injuries of occupants on the bus and the driver of the tractor-trailer," Lebron said. Among those injured were 12 people on the bus, which was coming from Maryland, according to 6abc. No further details…
Police & Fire
Multiple Route 17 Crashes Snarl Traffic Veterans Day In Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus
Multiple motor vehicle crashes early Monday, Nov. 11, created traffic delays for drivers along Route 17 in Bergen County. According to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving, a series of crashes on both the northbound and southbound lanes led to backups and lane closures, as emergency crews worked to clear the roadway. On the northbound side, several collisions occurred just north of East Prospect Street. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though multiple vehicles sustained damage and required removal by tow trucks. Meanwhile, a southbound crash resulted in one person being tran…
Traffic
Crash Downs Lane Of Route 4 In Hackensack
A crash closed a lane of Route 4 in Hackensack Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24. Traffic cameras appear to show a sedan and box truck at the scene at 4 p.m. Delays were being reported in the westbound lanes, east of Kinderkamack Road.
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Floods Portion Of Route 17 In Paramus
A water main break flooded a portion of Route 17 in Paramus on Friday, Sept. 27 around noon. Veolia Water responded to the scene to mitigate the leak, and the right lane of Route 17 South will be closed until further notice, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. As a result, the Chipotle and the Ashley Furniture complex have been temporarily closed. Water has been flowing into the driveway and undermining parts of the highway, however, Veolia has shut the water, the chief said. Patrol units responded to manage the situation and assist with traffic control. Repairs will continue overni…
Police & Fire
Would-Be Jumper Hospitalized After Closing Lanes Of George Washington Bridge (
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A would-be George Washington Bridge jumper was hospitalized Tuesday night, Sept. 24, after bringing traffic along the bridge to a halt, authorities said. A spokesperson for the Port Authority Police Department confirmed the investigation but not have any further information as of 7:40 p.m. Wednesday morning, a spokesperson said that the incident was reported at 5:42 p.m. near the 179th Street ramp in the westbound lanes. All lanes along the ramp were closed. The man was removed and taken to a local hospital, the PAPD said. Traffic resumed at 7:24 p.m.
Police & Fire
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report
A 62-year-old man from Philadelphia and a 53-year-old woman from Deptford were killed in a head-on crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. Footage being circulated on social media and obtained by 6abc shows a driver identified by police as Stanley Kahana driving the wrong way for several seconds before slamming head-on into another motorist on Route 55 on Thursday, Sept. 5. According to NJSP, Kahana, 62, of Philadelphia, was heading south on the roadway when he crossed into the northbound lanes and continued driving south just before 9 a.m. Kahana eventually struck a northbound …
News
Serious Crash Shuts Route 17 Ramp To Garden State Parkway (
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A serious crash closed Route 17's northbound lanes Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14. The crash happened on the exit ramp to the Garden State Parkway around 2:10 p.m. NJDOT Major delays were being reported. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
Traffic
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
Traffic
Pavement Heave Causes Major Traffic Jam On Garden State Parkway
Morning rush hour traffic appeared to be moving smoothly on the Garden State Parkway after buckled pavement caused major delays in Toms River. A pavement heave was found on the southbound side near milepost 82.7, the parkway said on Twitter at 5:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Emergency repairs forced the right lane to close, causing significant delays during a busy Fourth of July holiday travel week. Heaves can happen when moisture underneath pavement expands during hot weather, especially when temperatures are above 90 degrees, according to AccuWeather. Posted by Scott Binkley o…
News
NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Resumes After Power Outage, Brush Fire
Service to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains was disrupted for the second time this week on Thursday, June 20 due to both power issues and brush fires along the NJ Turnpike, officials said. Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New Haven had been suspended while NJ Transit service in and out of NY Penn Station was also suspended, due to power issues on the Amtrak line, NJ Transit said. Service had resumed as of 10 p.m. with serious delays. A brush fire in Secaucus was compounding the issue as it was impacting wire repairs. NJ Transit service was also disrupted Tuesday morning, June 18, leavin…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (
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A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Moonachie was hospitalized after he was ejected during a rear-end crash early Tuesday with a Tesla on Route 17, authorities said. The May 7 morning rush was well underway when the motorcyclist rammed the other vehicle from behind just south of the busy Franklin Avenue intersection around 7:30 a.m. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that didn't appear to be life-threatening, Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John Behr said. A lane of traffic was able to pass, while two remained closed, as the scene was cleared and an investigation b…
News
Granite Spill Temporarily Closes Route 46 Bridge
A noontime mishap closed the Route 46 bridge over the Hackensack River on Monday. The delay was temporary after a truck carrying granite and quartz spilled most of its load on the 89-year-old span between Little Ferry and Ridgefield Park on March 13. A New Jersey Department of Transportation crew with a front-end loader and dump truck cleaned up the spill and the road was reopened. No injuries were reported.
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Thrown Over Median In Route 17 Ramsey Crash (
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A pedestrian was thrown from the northbound lanes and into the south after being struck by a vehicle on Route 17 in Ramsey on Wednesday, Dec. 28, authorities said. Dawn Capricuso Meyers tells Daily Voice she was heading north when she saw the man leaning against the divider and looking toward the Bottle King on the northbound side around 1:50 p.m. "It looked like he was waiting for an opportunity to cross," she said. "He looked right at me when I drove by. "I was in the fast lane and thought, 'This is going to cause an accident.'" Seconds later, it did. The man was struck and thrown ov…
Police & Fire
Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County
A car that caught fire on Route 80 caused serious delays and several lane closures in Morris County. The fire broke out on the westbound ramp to Exit 30-Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington shortly before 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, according to 511NJ. Vehicle fire on I-80 westbound ramp to Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlington) All lanes closed https://t.co/BVGzcp6H7O — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) August 2, 2022 All lanes were initially closed, while two right lanes remain closed. Heavy traffic on I-80 westbound East of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Wharton) to Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlin…
Police & Fire
Double Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Serious Delays, Fluid Spill On Route 78:
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A crash involving two tractor-trailers spilled fluid on the roadway and serious delays on Route 78, developing reports say. The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes west of Exit 11 to Route 614/Pattenburg Road in Bethlehem Township around 7 a.m. on Friday, July 8, according to 511NJ. Crash and Fuel spill on I-78 eastbound West of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Bethlehem Twp) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/0aKQTOOj4A — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) July 8, 2022 Two of three right lanes remained closed as of 9:40 a.m. with delays of around 40 minutes, the outlet said. Crash an…
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Backs Up Route 287 In Morris County
A Friday morning brush fire was causing traffic delays on Route 287 in Morris County, authorities said. The fire broke out in the southbound lanes south of exit 40 to Route 511 in Parsippany shortly before 9:45 a.m., according to 511NJ. Fire crews in Parsippany and Whippany, as well as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, were working to douse the blaze, initial reports said. Two of four right lanes were shut down, causing a 10 to 15 minute delay, according to 511NJ. Brush fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 40 - CR 511/Parsippany Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 la…
Police & Fire
Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say
One person died after becoming trapped in a car fire on Route 287 Thursday afternoon, state police confirmed. The vehicle went up in flames in the southbound lanes near milepost 32.2 in Harding Township just after 3:15 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told DailyVoice.com. There was one confirmed fatality, Goez said. Delays of 15 to 20 minutes were being reported, according to 511NJ. Crash investigation and Vehicle fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 33 - Harter Rd/US 202 (Harding Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 15-20 minute delay use caution https://t.co/aNQkUPUbpL — 511NJ I287 …
Traffic
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota Friday afternoon while walking on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 2:12 p.m. in a northbound lane of the parkway in Toms River, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The parkway experienced heavy traffic delays in both directions as state troopers investigated the crash scene, reports said. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota Camry "struck a pedestrian in the roadway" near milepost 82, according to the NJSP spokesman, Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele. The pe…
Traffic
Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County
Traffic crawled on the Garden State Parkway in Essex County Thursday morning due to a major crash. The crash -- apparently involving nearly a dozen vehicles -- occurred on the southbound side of the highway between Exit 145 - I-280 to Exit 143B (Irvington) Rubbernecking delays on Garden State Parkway northbound South of Exit 143 - NJ 124 (Irvington Twp) to North of Exit 144 - CR 510 (Newark) All lanes open 2 mile delay https://t.co/OtZvhBAY1h — 511NJ GSP (@511njgsp) May 27, 2021 All lanes were open but a more than 2-mile delay was reported.
Traffic
Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury
Route 80 was backed up Friday morning after a tractor trailer overturned spilling fuel across the highway. All lanes were closed near Exit 34 - NJ 15 as of 10:30 a.m., according to 511nj.org. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. Photos show the trailer hanging off the guardrail. Delays of 90 minutes were reported. Motorists urged to plan alternate routes during rush hours.
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: Commuters Stranded After Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Weehawken
An overturned tractor-trailer on Route 495 near the Lincoln Tunnel created major delays and chaos for New Jersey commuters Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on the westbound side of the highway in Weehawken, near the tunnel's New Jersey exit, closing westbound lanes. Bus service delays of up to one hour were reported by 511nj.org as of 8 a.m., with service diverted to Hoboken and Weehawken. NJ Transit bus tickets are being accepted on NJT rail, PATH at Hoboken and NPS, NY Waterway at Hoboken (north and south), Edgewater, Port Imperial and Lincoln Harbor terminals. As of 9 a.m: …
Police & Fire
Snapping Turtle That Slowed NJ Turnpike Traffic Rescued By State Troopers
Traffic was crawling on the New Jersey Turnpike Friday -- as was the little guy causing the backup. New Jersey State Troopers rescued a snapping turtle from the highway near Interchange 15W. "You just never know what’s causing a traffic delay—a broken down car, an accident, debris in the road, or maybe, just maybe, a tortoise," police said in a news release. "A couple of Troops made sure this guy was safely removed from the roadway before allowing traffic back into the lane."
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