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Bergen Fire Chief Hits Deer, Tumbles Down Cliff Riding Motorcycle In NY Bergen Fire Chief Hits Deer, Tumbles Down Cliff Riding Motorcycle In NY
Bergen Fire Chief Hits Deer, Tumbles Down Cliff Riding Motorcycle In NY Hillsdale's fire chief survived a motorcycle crash with only a busted ankle after hitting a deer and tumbling down a cliff at Harriman State Park. Chief Tom Kelley was scheduled for ankle surgery on Saturday. Otherwise, he said, he's fine. Kelley, 49, was wearing all the necessary protective gear -- including high boots, gloves and a sturdy helmet -- which he said made the difference when he struck the deer on scenic 7 Lakes Drive. "I'm OK," Kelley said while fielding a steady stream of calls and messages Friday from friends, colleagues and others in his room at Hackensack University …

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by Jerry DeMarco