Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (UPDATE) Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (UPDATE)
Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (Update) Police in Rutherford are investigating a Route 3 crash that they say was likely caused by a driver in the express lanes trying to cut across to the local lanes Sunday, Aug. 11. A 51-year-old man from Sussex was in a Honda Fit was in the left lane of the westbound express lanes when he tried to cut across the roadway to get to the local exits near Park Avenue when he clipped a Toyota Highlander around 4:20 p.m., Rutherford Police Chief John Russo said. The Highlander rolled over several times, injuring the 24-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger, both women from New York, Russo sai…
500 Without Power In Hackensack, 450 In Maywood As Debby Nears 500 Without Power In Hackensack, 450 In Maywood As Debby Nears
500 Without Power In Hackensack, 450 In Maywood As Debby Nears Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc across New Jersey on Friday, Aug. 9. As of 2:30 p.m., thousands of residents were without power and multiple roadways were closed due to downed wires and related crashes. The National Weather Service also issued a new tornado watch across North Jersey. An earlier watch for South Jersey and much of Pennsylvania has been lifted. Click here to see the counties covered by the new watch, in effect through 10 p.m. In Hackensack, nearly 500 PSE&G customers had lost power, and more than 450 in Maywood, as of 2:15 p.m. In Brick Township and Millstone…
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Bergen County Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Bergen County
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Bergen County All lanes of the NJ Turnpike were closed as of 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 due to a tractor trailer that overturned in Bergen County, the NJDOT site says. It happened around 10:40 p.m. in the express lanes on the northbound side, just south of Exit 71 for Broad Avenue in Leonia. All lanes were blocked as of press time.
Crash Jams Parkway Near Toll Plaza In Saddle Brook Crash Jams Parkway Near Toll Plaza In Saddle Brook
Crash Jams Parkway Near Toll Plaza In Saddle Brook Slight delays were being reported along the Garden State Parkway in Saddle Brook Sunday morning, July 21. A crash was reported by the NJDOT just before 11 a.m. in the northbound lanes, south of the Bergen County toll plaza. One lane was closed. Traffic was slightly heavier than usual.
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
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…
Tractor Trailer Hauling Peat Moss Overturns On Route 80 Ramp In Hackensack (PHOTOS) Tractor Trailer Hauling Peat Moss Overturns On Route 80 Ramp In Hackensack (PHOTOS)
Tractor Trailer Hauling Peat Moss Overturns On Route 80 Ramp In Hackensack (Photos) A tractor trailer hauling peat moss overturned on the ramp from Route 17 to Route 80 Wednesday morning, June 26 in Hackensack, responders said. The pre-dawn crash closed all lanes of Route 80's local eastbound lanes at Exit 65. This morning at approximately 5:30am Deputy 4, Engine 1, Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded to Route 80 on ramp from Route... Posted by City of Hackensack Fire Department on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 A jackknifed tractor trailer closed all lanes of Route 80 in Hackensack Wednesday morning, June 26, the NJDOT site shows. NJDOT Hackensack firefighters said…
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (Update) 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…
Route 17 Closed Due To Crash In Hackensack Route 17 Closed Due To Crash In Hackensack
Route 17 Closed Due To Crash In Hackensack A crash closed all lanes of Route 17 early Thursday, May 2 in Hackensack. The NJDOT website shows the crash happened in the southbound lanes near Summit Avenue sometime before 6 a.m. Photos of the scene show a tow truck and emergency response vehicles at the scene as of press time. Delays up to 15 minutes were being reported due to an ongoing investigation.
Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where
Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where Flooding and heavy rain closed roads across New Jersey Saturday, March 23. According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest part of the storm may have passed. The flooding, however, has not. In Hasbrouck Heights, where Route 17 was closed, police pulled multiple drivers from their vehicles, Chief Rinke said. Members spent the past several hours rescuing over 20 trapped motorists from their vehicles in Heights and throughout Teterboro. Please avoid all flooded areas and do not attempt to drive through them. Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Saturday, March 23, …
'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection 'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection
'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection A busy route 46 intersection could see some traffic relief. A "No U-Turn" sign has been installed by the NJDOT at the North Beverwyck Road intersection along Route 46 in Parsippany. Some motorists say, "It's about time." "Finally!" one person commented on the Parsippany Police Department's post. "Slows down that light so much those U-turns." "All I can say is 'It's about time!'" another added. "Should have been done years ago. Now, make sure you enforce it. People will continue to do what they want." Another motorist hopes that the move will be reversed: "If there is a lane for…
Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County
Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County A Route 80 crash had traffic backed up in Morris County. UPDATE: Dover Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Wharton Crash  The accident, reported to be serious, happened around 7:15 a.m. in Wharton on the westbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton, the NJDOT website shows. The Exit 34B ramp was closed as of 7:30 a.m. Have photos at the scene? Email [email protected].
Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along South Jersey Highway Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along South Jersey Highway
Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along South Jersey Highway A trailer hauling chicken waste products crashed, spilling its contents all over Route 55 and causing a HazMat situation in Gloucester County on Monday, Feb. 27. The northbound side of the roadway was closed in Deptford from mile marker 59.2 to the Route 42 interchange following the 9 a.m. crash. The roadway had reopened as of 1:45 p.m., but crews were still on scene for cleanup. HazMat crews, the New Jersey State Police, NJDOT, and multiple fire departments were on scene.  Environmental services were notified and were monitoring the incident. No injuries were reported.