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'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives 'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives
'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives The Stars & Stripes were raised and then lowered to half-staff in honor of a tow truck-driving first responder from Bergen County who was taken off life support this weekend after being gravely injured while responding to a call. Robert Thornton, 31, of Ridgefield Park, was officially pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, loved ones said. Even in death, Thornton "will now save many lives," Moonachie First Aid & Rescue Squad Lt. Chris Yuhasz said. Thornton's organs were harvested following a solemn ceremony Sunday that drew a large cr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Girl, 16, Seriously Injured, Elizabeth Man Charged In Stolen Car Crash At Passaic River Bridge Girl, 16, Seriously Injured, Elizabeth Man Charged In Stolen Car Crash At Passaic River Bridge
Girl, 16, Seriously Injured, Elizabeth Man Charged In Stolen Car Crash At Passaic River Bridge UPDATE: An Elizabeth man was charged with assault by auto and child endangerment after he crashed a stolen car into a Lyndhurst gas station canopy, seriously injuring his 16-year-old female passenger, following a police chase, authorities said. Byron L. Hernandez, an 18-year-old laborer, crashed the 2019 Honda Civic stolen shortly after 8:30 a.m. Sunday. North Arlington police began chasing the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Elizabeth, on River Road but terminated the pursuit after speeds reached 100 miles an hour, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Hernandez conti…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Digger, 59, Freed After Grave Collapses At Lyndhurst Cemetery Digger, 59, Freed After Grave Collapses At Lyndhurst Cemetery
Digger, 59, Freed After Grave Collapses At Lyndhurst Cemetery A grave digger was pinned up to his knees when a plot at a Lyndhurst cemetery collapsed on him Tuesday afternoon. Lyndhurst firefighters freed the 59-year-old Hillside Cemetery worker folowing the 3:40 p.m. incident, Acting Police Lt. Vincent Auteri said. The Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad took the victim to Hackensack University Medical Center after he complained of back and chest pain.  Members of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team also responded, along with Lyndhurst police. Local authorities were notifying OSHA. ****** ALSO SEE: A 21-year-old All…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Lyndhurst PD Rescues Mom, Newborn Trapped In Apartment After Dad's Car Runs Out Of Gas Lyndhurst PD Rescues Mom, Newborn Trapped In Apartment After Dad's Car Runs Out Of Gas
Lyndhurst PD Rescues Mom, Newborn Trapped In Apartment After Dad's Car Runs Out Of Gas Lyndhurst Police Sgt. Rick Pizzuti could hear a newborn baby cry as the mother on the other end of the line – unable to get to her front door – pleaded for help. The baby's father was on the other side of town when his car ran out of gas, she said. Come quick. Moments later, a team of borough officers forced their way in, cut the umbilical cord and wrapped the infant in clean towels while awaiting an ambulance. Seeking help after the dad's car stalled, 31-year-old Delia Sumner dialed 911 at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday and got Pizzuti. Arriving at the Union At Lyndhurst Apartments near Route 17…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Lyndhurst Building In Danger Of Collapse After Pickup Slams Into Storefront Lyndhurst Building In Danger Of Collapse After Pickup Slams Into Storefront
Lyndhurst Building In Danger Of Collapse After Pickup Slams Into Storefront A Lyndhurst building was deemed in danger of collapse after a pickup truck slammed into a storefront Saturday night. "We're concerned about a possible collapse," Police Chief James O'Connor told Daily Voice.  "The building was evacuated of all tenants, all utilities have been cut and the road has been closed until a structural engineer can inspect it," the chief said. The 43-year-old Lyndhurst driver told police he looked down at a piece of paper for a moment as he headed south on Stuyvesant Avenue around 9:40 p.m., O'Connor said. The pickup crossed over, mounted the c…

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by Jerry DeMarco