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5-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured On Route 80 In Parsippany: State Police 5-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured On Route 80 In Parsippany: State Police
5-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured On Route 80 In Parsippany: State Police Two people were injured in a five vehicle crash involving multiple means of transportation on I-80 in Morris County the early morning of Friday, April 19, authorities said. At 1:03 a.m., a crash occurred between a  Toyota passenger vehicle, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Ford SUV, Ford pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on Route 80 West in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The drivers of the Ford SUV and Harley Davidson sustained moderate injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said, The crash remains u…
Irvington Woman Fatally Struck By Truck On Route 80: NJSP Irvington Woman Fatally Struck By Truck On Route 80: NJSP
Irvington Woman Fatally Struck By Truck On Route 80: Njsp A 27-year-old Irvington woman was fatally struck by a truck while she was standing by her disabled vehicle on the shoulder on Route 80 in Warren County on the morning of Monday, April 8, authorities said. At 8:21 a.m., a Honda was parked and disabled on the right shoulder of I-80 in Hardwick Township when a tractor trailer traveling east struck Valdaishi Simpkins, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Simpkins sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD A truck fire sent smoke billowing into the sky on I-80 in Warren County on Sunday, April 7, authorities said. At 11:30 a.m., first responders arrived tat I-80 West by Exit 19 and confirmed the fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said in a release.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, bringing it under control within minutes, fire officials said. Firefighters remained on scene until 12:30 p.m., fire officials said. There were no reports of any injuries.
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Forecasters are urging Thanksgiving travelers to allow for extra time in this year's trip due to a pre-Thanksgiving storm creeping in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Up to three inches of rain are expected to fall along areas up and down the East Coast, beginning anywhere between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service.  Good evening! Overall, there hasn't been too much change with the forecast for the system still due to affect the area... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, November 20, 2023 Temps will…
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80 Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80 A tractor-trailer overturned and scattered debris across Route 80, injuring the driver and causing an hours-long closure on Tuesday night, Sept. 5, authorities said. The crash occurred on the eastbound side near milepost 0.6 in Knowlton around 8:15 p.m., SFC Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Co. responded a short time later: HAPPENING NOW: RAMP CLOSURE Rt. 46 WB ramp to I-80 WB (between Portland Bridge exit and I-80 overpass) due to a rolled over tractor trailer. Expect this ramp to be closed all night for cleanup. Posted by Knowlton Twp. Fire and Re…
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany A crash with injuries closed a portion of Route 287 early on Friday, August 25. The crash occurred on the southbound side north of exit 41 to Route 80 in Parsippany around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 southbound North of Exit 41 - I-80 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/SVLJzwNBo0 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) August 25, 2023 Two of four left lanes were shut down, causing delays for early morning commuters. Delays on I-287 southbound North of Exit 42 - US 46 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) to North of Exit 41 - I-80 (Parsi…
Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water
Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water New Jersey is getting serious about regulating warehouses. New policies laid out in a 28-page document that dictate where warehouses can be built in the Highlands Region, with the goal of protecting its drinking water and preserving its drinking water, were announced last month. Demand for warehousing has increased in the area due to its proximity to highways like I-78, I-80 and I-287 and its access to the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal and because of the increase in online retail, according to a report from the state's Highlands Council. The Highlands Council has designated ce…
Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better
Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better A trip to the Jersey Shore might be a little less stressful by the end of this decade. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing a series of improvements on the Garden State Parkway from Milepost 80 to Milepost 83 in Ocean County. The project would go through Beachwood, South Toms River, Berkeley Township and Toms River. Drivers, residents, and other stakeholders are invited to watch this 18-minute presentation to learn about the proposed improvements between Mileposts 80 and 83 on the Garden State Parkway. New Jersey Turnpike Authority The project includes the addition of two ra…
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 80, Causes Massive Delays (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 80, Causes Massive Delays (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 80, Causes Massive Delays (Photos) A tractor-trailer overturned and shut down multiple lanes of Route 80 in Morris County, authorities said. The trailer overturned in the median of the eastbound lanes near exit 25 in Mount Olive before dawn on Friday, July 15, according to the Byram Township fire department and 511NJ. Delays on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 25 - US 206 (Mt Olive Twp) to West of Exit 25 - US 206 (Mount Olive Twp) current travel time is 10-15 minutes https://t.co/ZgZPZvP8yA — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) July 15, 2022 The two left lanes were shut down during the crash cleanup, the department said. The closures la…
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 A Pennsylvania driver fled the scene of a single-car crash along I-80 in New Jersey and led police on a chase, authorities said. Matthew Farrance, 32, fled after crashing in the westbound lanes at milepost 22.6 in Allamuchy (Warren County), NJ State Police said. Troopers caught up with the driver near Johnsonburg Road, where they spotted him running, they said. Farrance, of East Stroudsburg, was arrested and charged with fugitive of justice, possession of CDS, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest by flight, hindering, and obstruction.  He was being held in the cou…
2 Pedestrians Killed On Route 80 ID'd As Long Island Residents 2 Pedestrians Killed On Route 80 ID'd As Long Island Residents
2 Pedestrians Killed On Route 80 ID'd As Long Island Residents Two pedestrians struck and killed by an SUV on Route 80 before dawn Monday have been identified as Long Island residents. A Honda SUV was traveling in the eastbound lanes when it struck Richard Dennelly, 73, and Maria Schellberg, 55, of Great Neck, NY, near milepost 1.8 in Knowlton Township just after 3 a.m., NJSP Sgts. Philip Curry and Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Both victims were killed in the crash, Curry said. Meanwhile, the eastbound lanes were closed for about three hours, causing heavy traffic congestion. Crash investigation on I-80 eastbound West of Delaware Water Gap Res…
Community Rallies For Family Of Paterson Rollover Crash Victim, 24 Community Rallies For Family Of Paterson Rollover Crash Victim, 24
Community Rallies For Family Of Paterson Rollover Crash Victim, 24 The community is coming together to aid a Rochelle Park family after one member died in a Paterson rollover crash. Nick Diminno, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene Monday, when his 2001 Ford Explorer crashed in the left lane of I-80 westbound, Daily Voice previously reported. More than $1,200 had been raised as of Saturday morning for Diminno's family on a GoFundMe, launched by Debra DeFalco, Maria Cardona and Millet Bernardez. Diminno, a Paramus Catholic graduate, was a "bright and caring young man in the prime of his youthful life," the page says. He played lac…
Driver Was High When He Hit Multiple Cars On 80: Fairfield PD Driver Was High When He Hit Multiple Cars On 80: Fairfield PD
Driver Was High When He Hit Multiple Cars On 80: Fairfield PD Fairfield police dispatched all available units Saturday, when a Franklin man struck multiple vehicles as he was traveling on I-80, Chief Anthony Manna said in a statement.  A gold Hyundai was spotted traveling erratically on the westbound side of the highway around 12:49 p.m., Manna said. Responding officers found the car stopped on the shoulder and its driver, whose name was not released, slumped over the steering wheel.  Sgt. Frank Tracey and Officers Sean Wilk and James High Jr. helped administer naloxone to the man, who was unconscious and had no pulse, Manna said. Police als…
State Police Identify Man Killed In Wayne Tuesday State Police Identify Man Killed In Wayne Tuesday
State Police Identify Man Killed In Wayne Tuesday The victim in a fatal accident that partly closed I-80 in Wayne Tuesday morning was a 42-year-old Staten Island man, State Police said.  Christian More-Rodas was standing outside his vehicle on the westbound shoulder near Exit 53 around 5:40 a.m. when he was struck by a pickup truck, according to police. More-Rodas was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, State Police also said. 
UPDATE: One Person Killed In Crash On I-80 In Wayne, Victim ID'd UPDATE: One Person Killed In Crash On I-80 In Wayne, Victim ID'd
Update: One Person Killed In Crash On I-80 In Wayne, Victim ID'd UPDATE: State Police have identified the victim of a Tuesday morning fatal crash in Wayne. Christian More-Rodas, 42, of Staten Island, N.Y., was killed in the crash on I-80, State Police said. Troopers responded to Exit 53 on the westbound side around 5:39 a.m. The subsequent investigation closed lanes until about 9:30 a.m., a spokesman said.  The spokesman did not have additional information on the crash, adding that the agency would likely release more information later Tuesday. 
Lane Closures Planned On I-80 In Morris County Saturday Night Lane Closures Planned On I-80 In Morris County Saturday Night
Lane Closures Planned On I-80 In Morris County Saturday Night Lanes on I-80 in Rockaway, Roxbury and Jefferson will be closed overnight this weekend as part of the first phase of a bridge replacement project, the state Department of Transportation said.  One lane eastbound will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. and a second at 10 p.m. Later Saturday, a westbound lane will be closed, followed by a second westbound lane.  When the lanes are reopened Sunday morning, traffic on both sides will be shifted to the right shoulder so as to maintain three lanes in both directions while work begins in the center of the roadway. The lane configuration is ex…
ROAD RAGE: I-80 Truck Driver Pointed Gun At Another Car In Roxbury, Police Say ROAD RAGE: I-80 Truck Driver Pointed Gun At Another Car In Roxbury, Police Say
Road Rage: I-80 Truck Driver Pointed Gun At Another Car In Roxbury, Police Say A 27-year-old tractor trailer driver from New York pulled a handgun on another driver while driving through Roxbury on I-80, authorities said. David Fonseca of Rochester was charged with two weapons offenses and aggravated assault, New Jersey State Police said. Police received a 911 call last Friday around 11:15 a.m., from a caller saying a tractor-trailer driver pulled next to him and pointed a handgun at him, authorities said.  The caller gave a description of the vehicle -- a tractor trailer with New York plates -- which troopers found moments later near milepost 32.2, the NJSP sai…