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Driver Extricated, Hospitalized After SUV Slams Into Downtown Ramsey Jewelry Store

A driver was extricated by firefighters and hospitalized with serious injuries early Saturday after a large SUV slammed into a jewelry store in Ramsey's downtown business district.

The SUV also toppled a light pole, snapped a small tree and knocked two garbage cans onto Main Street in Ramsey on Saturday, May 13.

The SUV also toppled a light pole, snapped a small tree and knocked two garbage cans onto Main Street in Ramsey on Saturday, May 13.

Photo Credit: Ramsey Rescue
The vehicle obliterated the entire front of the Apolo Jewelers store on Main Street in Ramsey.

The vehicle obliterated the entire front of the Apolo Jewelers store on Main Street in Ramsey.

Photo Credit: Ramsey Rescue
Path of destruction: The SUV also toppled a light pole, snapped a small tree and knocked two garbage cans onto Main Street in Ramsey on Saturday, May 13.

Path of destruction: The SUV also toppled a light pole, snapped a small tree and knocked two garbage cans onto Main Street in Ramsey on Saturday, May 13.

Photo Credit: Ramsey Rescue

It was shortly before 7 a.m. May 13, when the Mercedes-Benz GLS smashed through the front of Apolo Jewelers, between Bici Restaurant and a Delta gas station at Main and Arch streets.

The vehicle obliterated the entire front of the business, smashing cases and ripping off portions of the facade.

It also took out a light pole, snapped a small tree and knocked two garbage cans onto Main Street.

Members of Ramsey Rescue freed the driver while securing occupants of the mixed-use building that houses the shop and restaurant.

Members of the Ramsey Ambulance Corps brought the driver to a local hospital. There was no immediate word on injuries or condition.

A borough building inspector was summoned to determine the integrity of the building. Police are investigating the cause.

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