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Overturned Tractor Trailer On Route 287 Causes Other Crashes: State Police Overturned Tractor Trailer On Route 287 Causes Other Crashes: State Police
Overturned Tractor Trailer On Route 287 Causes Other Crashes: State Police An overturned truck caused numerous crashes on Route 287 on Wednesday, March 6, state police said. At 8:05 p.m., troopers responded to Route 287 north in Morristown Township, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said.  The driver of the truck lost control and overturned, causing logs to fall off his trailer into the southbound lanes, McNair said. Multiple car crashes occurred as a result and lanes were blocked on the northbound and southbound side, McNair said. Minor injuries were reported, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation, McNair said. 
Gas Line Explosion Injures Four Near Route 287 In Piscataway Gas Line Explosion Injures Four Near Route 287 In Piscataway
Gas Line Explosion Injures Four Near Route 287 In Piscataway Four construction workers were injured after an explosion occurred while they were pressure testing a gas line while working on River Road Bridge near Route 287 on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 5, the township confirmed. The four workers, employed by energy company J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. were taken to a nearby hospital, the township said, calling the explosion "serious." The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said it is investigating.  Exit 9 on Route 287 was initially closed in both directions in Piscataway while first responders tended to the incident, b…
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County A crash closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26. The crash occurred on the northbound side of the highway south of exit 39 to NJ 10 in Hanover Township around 2:05 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 northbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 1 Left lane of 6 lanes closed https://t.co/wZr8WRevqY — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 26, 2023 One of six right lanes was closed as of 2:30 p.m.: Crash on I-287 northbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 1 Right lane of 6 lanes closed https://t.co/PYZz8kfJke — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) O…
Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287 In Hanover Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287 In Hanover
Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287 In Hanover Traffic on Route 287 was delayed Wednesday morning, Oct. 25 for a crash involving a tractor trailer and two passenger cars in Morris County. The crash happened on the northbound side in Hanover Township around 8:40 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. A Kia passenger vehicle, a Chevrolet passenger vehicle, and tractor trailer were all headed north when the Chevy collided with the tractor trailer near milepost 39, McNair said. The Kia was struck subsequently. The NJDOT reported a fuel spill, too. There were minor injuries reported. The crash remains under investigation a…
NEVER ENDS: Firefighters Extricate Driver After Yet Another Truck Crashes On Route 287 NEVER ENDS: Firefighters Extricate Driver After Yet Another Truck Crashes On Route 287
Never Ends: Firefighters Extricate Driver After Yet Another Truck Crashes On Route 287 Mahwah firefighters rescued a trucker who was pinned late Monday afternoon in yet another crash on a treacherous stretch of Route 287 near the New York State border. The dump truck carrying a load of gravel plowed through a metal guardrail on the rain-soaked northbound highway's center median between Campgaw Road and Darlington Avenue shortly before 3:30 p.m. on 9/11, responders said. The rig tipped over and landed with its cab in the southbound lanes, trapping the driver -- who was alert but had a gash on his forehead. Firefighters worked for nearly an hour to free him from the wreckage…
Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone' Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone'
Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone' The Freightliner driver killed in last week’s crash on Route 287 was a PA firefighter remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. Edward A. Facer, 48, was driving a Freightliner tractor southbound when it ran off the right side of the highway, through the guardrail, and down an embankment near milepost 22.5 in Bedminster around 5:10 a.m. on Friday, August 25, NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Facer, of Port Matilda, PA, was killed in the crash. Those who knew and loved Facer immediately shared tributes on social media, including the Port Matilda Fire Co. 15, with…
Downed Wires Close Exit On Route 287 Downed Wires Close Exit On Route 287
Downed Wires Close Exit On Route 287 Downed wires closed an exit off Route 287 Saturday, Aug. 26. Route 287 southbound Exit 40 to Parsippany Road in Parsippany was shut as of noon, the state's DOT said. All lanes, however, were open.
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…
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median The driver of a tractor-trailer carrying diesel fuel was injured after the vehicle overturned onto the median of Route 287 early on Friday, August 18. The trailer full of diesel fuel overturned on the center median in the southbound lanes near milepost 13.6 in Bridgewater around 6:20 a.m., NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. No fuel spill was reported, though the driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, Lebron added. One of four left lanes was temporarily closed, snarling traffic for early morning commuters, according to 511NJ: Overturned Truck on…
AD NAUSEUM: Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 287 Near NJ/NY Border AD NAUSEUM: Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 287 Near NJ/NY Border
AD Nauseum: Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 287 Near NJ/NY Border Another tractor-trailer jack-knifed on a notorious stretch of Route 287 over the weekend, this one spilling an enormous amount of fuel. The crash at mile marker 64 temporarily closed the rain-soaked northbound highway in Mahwah near the New York State border around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12. "The number of accidents in that area is alarming," one firefighter said. Nonstop crashes -- mostly involving tractor-trailers as well as trucks -- have plagued the stretch of highway for years while bringing unheeded pleas for relief from area residents and commuters. Authorities say slick con…
UPDATE: Route 17 N/B Reopened After Overhead Sign In Wild Tractor-Trailer Crash Is Replaced UPDATE: Route 17 N/B Reopened After Overhead Sign In Wild Tractor-Trailer Crash Is Replaced
Update: Route 17 N/B Reopened After Overhead Sign In Wild Tractor-Trailer Crash Is Replaced UPDATE: Northbound Route 17 in Mahwah was reopened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday following a wild tractor-trailer crash earlier in the day. Only one lane of the southbound highway was open during the evening rush. There miraculously were no serious injuries in the crash, which left the rig scattered across both sides of the highway near the New York State border around 10 a.m. Aug. 2, Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki said. The rig had split into pieces, with a huge container landing on a passing SUV on the other side of the divider and thousands of lemons spilling onto the highway. An overhead signp…
WILD CRASH: Tractor-Trailer Splits In Pieces, Lands On Car On Route 17 WILD CRASH: Tractor-Trailer Splits In Pieces, Lands On Car On Route 17
Wild Crash: Tractor-Trailer Splits In Pieces, Lands On Car On Route 17 UPDATE: Northbound Route 17 in Mahwah was reopened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday following a wild tractor-trailer crash earlier in the day. Only one lane of the southbound highway was open during the evening rush. There miraculously were no serious injuries in the crash, which left the rig scattered across both sides of the highway near the New York State border around 10 a.m. Aug. 2, Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki said. The rig had split into pieces, with a huge container landing on a passing SUV on the other side of the divider and thousands of lemons spilling onto the highway. An overhead sign …
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 (Developing) A crash on Route 287 closed a portion of the highway for Morris County commuters on Friday, July 14. The crash occurred on the southbound side north of exit 39 to NJ 10 in Hanover Township around 3:30 p.m. Two of five right lanes were closed, according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 southbound North of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 2 Right lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/NuRQ7YRRYB — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) July 14, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back for more.
BI-STATE BUST: Bergen Man, Westchester Woman Had 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl, 2½ Pounds Of Coke: Feds BI-STATE BUST: Bergen Man, Westchester Woman Had 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl, 2½ Pounds Of Coke: Feds
Bi-state Bust: Bergen Man, Westchester Woman Had 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl, 2½ Pounds Of Coke: Feds A Bergen County man and a woman from Westchester were busted with 20 pounds of deadly fentanyl and 2½ pounds of cocaine for sale, federal authorities said. Plinio Junior Pineda Lopez, 33, of Oakland and Lorendy Diaz Beltre De Inoa, 27, of Yonkers were arrested with 1.5 kilos of fentanyl in Wallington, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said Wednesday. Nearly eight more kilos of hidden fentanyl were found during a court-approved search on Tuesday, July 11, of Lopez’s Hillside Avenue home just off West Oakland Avenue and down the street from an entrance/exit for Route 287, inve…
Serious Accident Shuts Route 287 (DEVELOPING) Serious Accident Shuts Route 287 (DEVELOPING)
Serious Accident Shuts Route 287 (Developing) A serious accident closed a portion of Route 287 Tuesday evening, July 11. UPDATE: Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash  The crash happened in the local lanes of the southbound side of the highway around 8 p.m, north of US 206 in Bridgewater. New Jersey State Police said only that the crash happened near milepost 18.4 around 7:30 p.m., and was under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Fuel Spill Coupled With Scheduled Roadwork Backs Up Rt. 287 In Morris County Fuel Spill Coupled With Scheduled Roadwork Backs Up Rt. 287 In Morris County
Fuel Spill Coupled With Scheduled Roadwork Backs Up Rt. 287 In Morris County A fuel spill from a disabled vehicle coupled with scheduled roadwork on Route 287 snarled traffic for Morris County commuters on Tuesday, July 11, developing reports say. The disabled vehicle was reported on the northbound side south of exit 44 to Rt. 202 in Boonton around 10:15 a.m. and shut down the center lane: Disabled vehicle on I-287 northbound South of Exit 44 - US 202 (Boonton) 1 Center lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/1GiM72ICrG — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) July 11, 2023 Traffic began to slow as the left lane was closed for a fuel spill and scheduled road work a short time lat…
Stolen BMW Crashes During Rt. 287 Chase, 4 Of 5 Nabbed After Several-Hour Search Stolen BMW Crashes During Rt. 287 Chase, 4 Of 5 Nabbed After Several-Hour Search
Stolen BMW Crashes During Rt. 287 Chase, 4 Of 5 Nabbed After Several-Hour Search Four people were arrested and one is still at large after crashing a stolen BMW on Route 287 and fleeing from police, prompting a search that lasted several hours, authorities said. Police in Lincoln Township attempted to stop a stolen black BMW 750 on Route 202 around 9:20 a.m. Sunday, July 9. The vehicle then entered Rt. 287 northbound and became disabled as five occupants ran from the scene. Montville Township officers assisted with a several-hour search, eventually locating four of the five occupants. Newark residents Diana Graham, 21, Nathan Holmes,18, and two 16-year-olds, were char…
Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support
Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support A devoted Staff Pharmacist at Morristown Medical Center is seeing support after her modified van malfunctioned on Route 287, leaving her without transportation and unable to work. Laura Nellen, who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III, has undergone countless surgeries throughout her hospital stays and has been fully wheelchair-bound since 2018, she writes in a GoFundMe launched for financial support. Nellen persevered and earned a B.S. in Chemistry from NYU in 2016 before graduating from Rutgers University with my Doctorate of Pharmacy last year, settling into a Staff Pharmacist…
ROUTE 287 FATAL Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29 ROUTE 287 FATAL Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29
Route 287 Fatal Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29 UPDATE: A driver who was ejected after his Jeep veered off Route 287 and into a tree early Saturday afternoon was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. Vincent Infinito, 29, of Chester, was in traumatic arrest, unconscious but breathing, following the crash on the northbound highway near Campgaw Road in Mahwah -- north of Exit 59 -- shortly before 1 p.m. May 13, responders at the scene said. Infinito's Jeep Wrangler had gone off the right side of the road and down an embankment, where it struck a tree, rotated counter-clockwise and ejected him, NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry…
Route 287 Crash Slows Rush Hour Traffic Route 287 Crash Slows Rush Hour Traffic
Route 287 Crash Slows Rush Hour Traffic A collision on Route 287 caused closures and started to back up traffic in Morris County during rush hour on Wednesday, May 10, developing reports say. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes north of Exit 35 to Route 124 in Morristown around 4:50 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 northbound North of Exit 35 - NJ 124 (Morristown) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/B4SxBRwfFA — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) May 10, 2023 One left lane of three lanes were closed as emergency crews responded. All lanes were reopened within about an hour, 511NJ said.
Pedestrian Killed On Route 287 ID'd As Morristown Man Pedestrian Killed On Route 287 ID'd As Morristown Man
Pedestrian Killed On Route 287 ID'd As Morristown Man A 38-year-old Morristown man was struck and killed on Route 287 on Thursday, March 1, authorities said. Alfrez Hernandez was walking near the left lane when he was struck by a Volkswagon Tiguan near milepost 16 on the southbound side of the highway in Bridgewater around 2:30 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The driver of the Volkswagon remained on scene and was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 Pedestrian Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287
Pedestrian Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 A pedestrian crash closed a portion of Route 287 overnight in Somerset County. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the highway in Bridgewater around 2:45 a.m. Several lanes were closed for investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
18-Year-Old Rockaway Driver Ejected In Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery 18-Year-Old Rockaway Driver Ejected In Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery
18-Year-Old Rockaway Driver Ejected In Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery The 18-year-old driver ejected in a Route 287 crash over the weekend is facing a long road to recovery. Kamil D. Nowak, of Rockaway, was heading south in the express lanes when his Infiniti ran off the road to the left and struck multiple trees around 1:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in Bridgewater, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. Nowak was ejected and rushed to the hospital, where he has remained since and undergone multiple surgeries, according a GoFundMe campaign. The campaign says Nowak will face a long road to recovery. Click here to donate. 
UPDATE: Northbound Route 287 Closed At Route 208 After Major Heavy Equipment Mishap UPDATE: Northbound Route 287 Closed At Route 208 After Major Heavy Equipment Mishap
Update: Northbound Route 287 Closed At Route 208 After Major Heavy Equipment Mishap Northbound Route 287 remained closed for hours following an accident involving a paving company dump truck and several pieces of heavy equipment. The truck, which had been pulling a trailer, ended up perched precariously atop an embankment near mile marker 64, just south of Darlington Avenue in Mahwah, after taking out a stretch of guardrail and losing its load around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The trailer went down the embankment, as did a Bobcat that was on it, all headed toward the Mahwah municipal pool, witnesses said. Left in the middle of the highway was a paver believed to weigh ne…
Driver Hospitalized As Honda Rear-Ends Toyota, Flips On Rt. 287: State Police Driver Hospitalized As Honda Rear-Ends Toyota, Flips On Rt. 287: State Police
Driver Hospitalized As Honda Rear-Ends Toyota, Flips On Rt. 287: State Police A driver was taken to a nearby hospital after a Honda rear-ended a Toyota and flipped on Route 287 on Wednesday, Sept. 21, state police confirmed. A blue Honda rear-ended a white Toyota Camry and overturned in the southbound lanes near milepost 52 in Pequannock Township just after 9:30 p.m., NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The Honda driver was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after complaining of pain, Slota said. The investigation is ongoing. No further information was released.
Unmarked NJSP Truck Among Vehicles Hit By Driver Suffering Medical Episode On I-287 Unmarked NJSP Truck Among Vehicles Hit By Driver Suffering Medical Episode On I-287
Unmarked Njsp Truck Among Vehicles Hit By Driver Suffering Medical Episode On I-287 A driver suffering a medical episode struck an unmarked State Police pickup truck on Route 287 Wednesday, Sept. 14, authorities said. The NJSP employee in an unmarked Fort F-150 spotted a silver Hyundai driving erratically in the southbound left lane and shoulder just before 6 p.m. near milepost 14.2 in Bridgewater, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. The Hyundai rear ended the Ford then continued southbound and struck multiple vehicles. The driver of the Hyundai was suffering from a medical episode at the time of the crash, and was transported to an area hospital for treatme…
Box Truck Spins, Lands On Route 287 At State Line Box Truck Spins, Lands On Route 287 At State Line
Box Truck Spins, Lands On Route 287 At State Line A box truck ended up on the median on Route 287, clogging post-Labor Day traffic at the state line, authorities said. No injuries were reported in the mishap in Mahwah shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Three men were in the truck, which apparently was carrying exercise equipment for a Brooklyn-based freight company when it spun around in the rain and hit the divider. A tower quickly removed the truck, then all northbound Route 287 lanes were reopened.Jerry DeMarco No injuries were reported. No injuries were reported in the crash on Route 287 in Mahwah.Jerry DeMarco
4 Nabbed After Crashing Stolen Car During High-Speed Police Chase In Morris County 4 Nabbed After Crashing Stolen Car During High-Speed Police Chase In Morris County
4 Nabbed After Crashing Stolen Car During High-Speed Police Chase In Morris County Four suspects were arrested after they allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle during a high-speed police chase across several Morris County highways. Officers patrolling the border of Mountain Lakes and Boonton attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle before the driver sped off around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, Mountain Lakes Police said. Officers worked with Boonton Police to locate and pursue the vehicle, which was determined to be stolen. Boonton officers successfully used tire deflation devices to slow down the driver, though the pursuit lasted from Route 287 onto Route 80 and 280, where…
Motorcyclist Airlifted With Head Injury Following Route 287 Crash: DEVELOPING Motorcyclist Airlifted With Head Injury Following Route 287 Crash: DEVELOPING
Motorcyclist Airlifted With Head Injury Following Route 287 Crash: Developing A motorcyclist was being flown to a nearby hospital with a head injury following a serious crash on Route 287, developing reports say. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near the exit 44 ramp in Boonton shortly before 11:55 a.m. on Monday, August 8, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The motorcyclist collided with another vehicle and suffered a head injury, the initial report says. A medical helicopter was called to land on the highway to take the victim to a hospital for emergency treatment, the report says. All lanes remained open as of 12:05 p.m., according to 511NJ…
SEEN HER? Rockland Girl, 14, Still Missing After Nearly Two Weeks SEEN HER? Rockland Girl, 14, Still Missing After Nearly Two Weeks
Seen HER? Rockland Girl, 14, Still Missing After Nearly Two Weeks The search continued for a young Rockland teen who went missing late last month. Bryanah Etienne, a 14-year-old from Monsey, is about 5-foot-3 and roughly 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, said police in Spring Valley, which is near the New Jersey border. The region has quick access to Route 287 and the Garden State Parkway -- both of which head into the Garden State. Bryanah was last seen on June 24 wearing a beige shirt, black shorts, and red Crocs, police said, adding that she "may be with a male companion." Anyone who sees Bryanah or knows where to find her is asked to con…
Mulch Fire Doused Outside Mahwah Housing Development Mulch Fire Doused Outside Mahwah Housing Development
Mulch Fire Doused Outside Mahwah Housing Development Firefighters doused a mulch blaze that spread to a Mahwah affordable housing development before it could do severe damage. The two-alarm fire broke out at the Ramapo Brae development off Stag Hill Road near Route 287 and the Ramapo RIver around 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29. Township firefighters doused the Brae Lane blaze after it extended to one of the buildings. The main body was knocked down shortly after 9 p.m. and the fire was declared under control under an hour later.  No injuries were reported. The official cause wasn't immediately determined. Mutual aid responders either at t…