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Police & Fire
Fiery Ice Cream Truck, Tractor-Trailer Crash Shut Down NJ Turnpike Spur, Police Say
State police have released new details on a fiery crash involving an ice cream truck and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Rutherford, Tuesday, Aug 20. Troopers responded at 3:18 p.m. to the northbound western spur at milepost 112.2 in Bergen County, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a tractor-trailer was traveling north when it struck a construction barrier on the right, steered left, and hit a Volvo bobtail in the center lane, Marchan said. The Volvo went left and hit a Mercedes passenger car in the left lane, causing it to strike a constr…
Police & Fire
Passenger Flies Off Motorcycle, Dies In Route 287 Crash:
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A 35-year-old woman from Wisconsin was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 287 in Somerset County late Saturday, June 21, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded around 10:19 p.m. to the northbound lanes near milepost 28.4 in Bernards Township, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Volkswagen passenger car were both traveling north when, near milepost 28.4, the Harley-Davidson impacted the Volkswagen, Marchan said. As a result of the collision, the vehicles ran off the road to the right, Marchan said. Tonya Reetz, a 35-year-old female f…
Police & Fire
Former HS Football Player Killed In Route 287 Crash Mourned As ‘Kind, Compassionate' Teen
A 19-year-old former Bergen County high school football player died after crashing off the highway in Mahwah, officials confirmed Jonathan "Johnny" Rodriguez-Pluchino, of Oakland, was driving north on Route 287 when his car veered off the road and struck several trees near milepost 65.4 around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, according to State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Rodriguez-Pluchino suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital, where he later died, police said. The crash remains under investigation. Later that day, loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign in his honor, …
Police & Fire
Route 17 Crash: Careless Truck Driver Cited In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Cops Say
A commercial truck struck a utility pole and crashed into a tractor trailer at a Paramus Starbucks early Saturday morning, May 24, causing power outages and traffic disruptions, authorities said. The crash happened at approximately 3:05 a.m. on Route 17 South, near Kayal Orthopedics, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti. After hitting the pole, the truck veered into the Starbucks parking lot and collided with a tractor-trailer that was unloading a delivery, Guidetti said. The 45-year-old tractor-trailer driver from Edison was inside the trailer organizing the shipment when …
Police & Fire
Details Released In Route 80 6-Vehicle Wreck That Closed Highway For Hours
Two men from East Orange were seriously injured after a tractor-trailer triggered a six-vehicle pileup on Route 80 in Morris County Friday, March 28, state police said. The crash happened around 7:37 a.m., in the westbound lanes near milepost 35.2 in Rockaway Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A Chevrolet pickup truck hauling a trailer, a Toyota sedan, a Ford pickup, a Ford box truck, and a GMC dump truck were all slowing for traffic when a tractor-trailer slammed into the rear of the GMC, authorities said. That impact set off a chain reaction, sending the GMC int…
Police & Fire
Mahwah Man Among Several Injured By Tractor-Trailer That Slammed Slowing Cars On Route 80: Cops
A multi-vehicle crash caused by a tractor-trailer on Route 80 earlier this week left multiple people injured on Monday evening, March 17, authorities said. New Jersey State Police responded to the eastbound lanes near milepost 32.2 at 6:10 p.m. in Roxbury, after a Subaru SUV, Honda SUV, Mazda passenger car, and Volvo tractor-trailer collided, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Investigators determined that the Subaru, Honda, and Mazda had slowed for traffic when the Volvo rear-ended all three vehicles before veering off the road and striking the guardrail, police said. The crash left a 62-y…
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ound Bus Crash On Garden State Parkway Leaves 15 Injured, Mostly Children: State Police
A school bus carrying 31 people, including children, overturned on the Garden State Parkway in Montvale Monday night, March 10, shutting down all lanes, officials said. New Jersey State Police responded to the crash at 7:39 p.m. near milepost 170.5 in Montvale, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. A preliminary investigation found that the bus, driven by a 44-year-old Lakewood man, veered off the right side of the roadway and overturned, authorities said. Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali confirmed the bus was headed to New York when it crashed. Fifteen people were injured…
Police & Fire
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Route 17 Multi-Car Crash In Hasbrouck Heights
A driver was killed and several others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights during the evening rush hour, authorities confirmed. The crash, which involved four vehicles, happened near the intersection with Franklin Avenue in the southbound lanes around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene, while multiple others were rushed to an area hospital with varying degrees of injuries, Angermeyer stated. The Bergen Cou…
Weather
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power
Torrential downpours Wednesday evening, March 5, left several New Jersey roadways underwater and impassable, while thousands of residents lost power due to the storm. As of 6:15 p.m., the following roads were closed due to flooding and storm-related hazards, according to the NJDOT site: Route 130 in both directions in Brooklawn Route 46 in both directions in Clifton Route 49 in Maurice River—all lanes closed due to downed wires and a utility pole Route 79 in Freehold—northbound lanes closed due to a downed utility pole The storm also knocked out power to thousands of residents, with outage…
News
‘Massive Void’ Found Beneath Route 80 — Emergency Repairs Could Take A While
A massive underground void has been discovered beneath Route 80 eastbound in Wharton, throwing a wrench into repair plans and forcing an emergency road closure, officials said. NJDOT crews were already working to fix a road depression spotted on Feb. 10 when testing revealed a large, unexpected cavity under the center lane of Route 80 east near Exit 34. ALSO SEE: Again? Sinkhole Reopens On Route 80 In Wharton The good news? Route 80 westbound is stable, NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor said. "The bad news is a significant void was identified underneath the center lane of I-80 eas…
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Jams Route 80
Delays were being reported along Route 80 due to a crash with injuries Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. According to the NJDOT site, the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes east of Exit 55. As of 12:40 p.m., one left lane was closed.
Traffic
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp
An overturned tractor-trailer brought traffic to a halt on the NJ Turnpike ramp to Route 3 in East Rutherford on Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the NJDOT website. Emergency response vehicles remained on the scene as of 10:30 a.m., with all westbound lanes closed at Interchange 16W, the website reported. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the area. No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
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.
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Shuts Route 80 In Morris County
All lanes of Route 80 were closed in Morris County on Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to a brush fire. The NJDOT site shows the highway was closed in both directions at Exit 30 in Mount Arlington as of 4:20 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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…
Traffic
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 287 At NJ/NY Border
All lanes of Route 287 were closed in New Jersey at the New York border on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The NJDOT site shows a tractor-trailer overturned in the southbound lanes near Exit 66 around 11:50 a.m. Have photos? Email
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Police & Fire
Crash Investigation Shuts Routes 19, 80 In Paterson
A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 19 and Route 80 on Sunday morning, Nov. 3 in Paterson, the NJDOT site shows. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Route 19, south of Route 80. All lanes were closed as of press time. The eastbound lanes of Route 80 at Exit 57 were also closed.
Police & Fire
Route 4 Crash Downs Pole In Teaneck
A crash knocked down a utility pole shutting a portion of Route 4 Saturday morning, Oct. 19 in Teaneck, the NJDOT site shows. As of 8:42 a.m., the westbound lanes were closed at Belle Avenue. Injuries were reported.
Police & Fire
Overturned Vehicle Takes Out 2 Lanes Of Route 3
An overturned vehicle blocked two lanes of Route 3 in Bergen County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15. The NJDOT site shows the crash happened in the eastbound lanes around 1:30 p.m., west of Route 17 in Rutherford. Police said no injuries were reported. Moderate delays were being reported.
Traffic
Six-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike Causes Injuries, Massive Traffic Jam (
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Six vehicles crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bordentown Township, causing traffic backups for several miles, officials said. Troopers responded to the crash at 11:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a state police spokesperson said. It happened on the northbound outer highway north of Exit 7 near milepost 54.4. Investigators said the crash involved two tractor-trailers, a transit bus, a flatbed truck, a box truck, and a transit van. There were "non-life-threatening injuries" reported but troopers didn't say how many people were injured. NJDOT said two of the outer highway's three …
Police & Fire
Crash With Injuries Takes Out Lane Of Route 4
A crash with injuries closed a lane of Route 4 early Tuesday, Oct. 8. The NJDOT website shows it happened in the westbound lanes, east of Hackensack Avenue in Hackensack. As of 8:35 a.m., heavy congestion was being reported. The nature of the injuries were unclear.
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 3 In Clifton
A crash closed three lanes of Route 3 in Clifton Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3. The NJDOT website shows three lanes on the eastbound side were closed just west of Route 21 as of 2:20 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 80 In Paterson
A crash closed all lanes of Route 80 in Paterson Sunday night, Sept. 29. Three vehicles were heading east when they were involved in a chain-reaction crash, each one rear-ending the next as traffic began to slow down at milepost 58.4 around 8:10 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. No injuries were reported and the highway has since reopened.
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
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78
All lanes of Route 78 were closed in Union Township due to a crash Monday, Sept. 23, the NJDOT site shows. The crash happened in the local westbound lanes at Exit 50 to Vaux Hall Road. All lanes were closed as of 7:45 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Police & Fire
Overturned Vehicle Shuts Route 17 Stretch
An overturned vehicle closed a stretch of Route 17 Thursday night, Sept. 19 in Bergen County. The NJDOT site says that the incident happened in the northbound lanes, south of Route 46 in Hasbrouck Heights. As of 8:25 p.m., a major emergency response was at the scene. Have photos? Email
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Traffic
Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey
A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition following a crash before dawn on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Lincoln Tunnel, authorities said. According to Port Authority spokeswoman Lenis Valens, the motorcyclist crashed around 3:50 a.m. in the center tube's two westbound lanes. The operator was hospitalized in critical condition. The center tube reopened at approximately 9:15 a.m. Prior to the center tube reopening, construction in the north tube concluded early to help alleviate traffic and carried traffic along with the south tube. All lanes westbound lanes of the Lincoln Tunnel wer…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (
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A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 49-year-old dirt bike operator was seriously injured in a crash Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River, authorities said. Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood, was heading south on the right shoulder while Lenny Ritorto, of Toms River, was heading south on the acceleration lane from the Exit 81 entrance ramp when the two collided near milepost 81.7 around 1 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Both vehicles overturned and both Caprara and Ritorto were thrown from their bikes, Lebron said. Caprara died while&…
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized In Route 287 Rollover Crash: Police (
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One person was hospitalized in a rollover crash on Route 287 Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, authorities said. A motorist was heading south when the driver lost control, struck a guardrail, and overturned near milepost 61.4 in Franklin Lakes just before 10 a.m., a spokesperson for New Jersey State Police said. The driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (
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A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash on Route 280 in Hudson County, police said. Kyle Silas, of Orange, was heading west on a Fly Wing electric motorcycle when he struck a Ford sedan near milepost 16 in Kearny around 4:35 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Silas was ejected then run over by a Dodge, Lebron said. He died as a result of the accident.
Traffic
Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported
Two separate crashes jammed lanes of the George Washington Bridge during Wednesday morning's commute Aug. 21, the NJDOT site said. One crash was reported in the lower level eastbound lanes around 8:40 a.m. Injuries were reported. The other happened on the upper level in Fort Lee. Both crashes took out two lanes, the NJDOT site says. This is a developing story.
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