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Route 287, NJ

Troubled Passenger Dies After Jumping From Moving Car On Route 287: NJSP Troubled Passenger Dies After Jumping From Moving Car On Route 287: NJSP
Troubled Passenger Dies After Jumping From Moving Car On Route 287: Njsp An emotionally troubled man died after jumping from a moving SUV on Route 287 over the weekend, New Jersey State Police said. The Ford was headed north when the 31-year-old rear-seat passenger from Connecticut opened the door and jumped out in the area of milepost 58.4 in Oakland around 9 p.m. Saturday, April 13, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The victim sustained a severe head injury and had stopped breathing, responders said. Oakland Police Sgt. Michael Griffin and Officers Karley Greulich and Hank Anderson conducted CPR before the man was taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center …
Teen Driver Seriously Injured When Car Slams Into Tree On Route 287 In Morris County: NJSP Teen Driver Seriously Injured When Car Slams Into Tree On Route 287 In Morris County: NJSP
Teen Driver Seriously Injured When Car Slams Into Tree On Route 287 In Morris County: Njsp An 18-year-old from Rhode Island was seriously injured after his car crashed into tree while driving on Route 287 in Morris County on Monday, March 11, authorities said. At 2:45 p.m., the 18-year-old was traveling southbound in a Ford on Route 287 in Harding Township when he lost directional control, veered off the roadway right and crashed into a tree, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said.  The driver was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation, McNair said. 
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 287 In Morris County Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 287 In Morris County
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 287 In Morris County A truck has jackknifed on Route 287 in Morris County on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The incident occurred north of Exit 34 in Morris Township, the DOT said. All lanes were closed as of 11 a.m., the DOT said. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Girl, 17, Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash: Police (UPDATE) Girl, 17, Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash: Police (UPDATE)
Girl, 17, Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash: Police (Update) A 17-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in a crash on Route 287 that closed both sides of the highway in Somerset County Friday, Jan. 12, police said. The girl was heading south in a Ford Ranger pickup truck in the exit lane for Exit 10, while a Toyota passenger car was heading south in the right lane around 1:15 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The Ford entered the right lane and struck the Toyota. As a result of the crash, both vehicles veered off the road to the left and impacted a guardrail.  The Ford continued and overturned. The 17-year-old girl from…
Dump Truck Overturns On Route 287 In Parsippany Dump Truck Overturns On Route 287 In Parsippany
I-287 Dump Truck Crash An overturned dump truck shut a portion of Route 287 in Morris County Thursday, Jan. 4, the state's DOT site shows. The Peterbilt dump truck was heading north when the driver lost control, ran off the roadway to the right, reentered the lane of travel and then overturned around 10:45 a.m. near milepost 40.8 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. No injuries were reported. Two of the five lanes were closed as of 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Driver Dies After Medical Episode On Route 287: State Police Driver Dies After Medical Episode On Route 287: State Police
Driver Dies After Medical Episode On Route 287: State Police A 53-year-old Bernardsville man died after suffering a medical episode on Route 287 in Morrison County on Tuesday, Jan. 2, New Jersey State Police said. At 5:10 p.m., troopers responded to the southbound side at milepost in 38 in Hanover Township and found the driver of a Chevy pickup, who has not been identified, having the medical emergency, Trooper Troy McNair said.  He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, McNair said.
Fiery Crash Jams Traffic On Route 287 In Pequannock Fiery Crash Jams Traffic On Route 287 In Pequannock
Fiery Crash Jams Traffic On Route 287 In Pequannock A fiery crash backed up traffic on Route 287 in Pequannock on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13. The crash occurred on the southbound side south of exit 52 to NJ 23 around 2:30 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash and Vehicle fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Pequannock Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 20 minute delay https://t.co/Uy6Kv2yLJ4 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) December 13, 2023 All lanes were temporarily closed, though one right lane had reopened as of 2:45 p.m. Crash on I-287 southbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Pequannock Twp) All lanes closed 15-20 minute dela…
Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit
Fugitive Wanted For Trying To Kill Twin In MD Captured Near NJ/NY Border After 50-Mile Pursuit A fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of his twin sister in Maryland was captured just short of the New York State line in New Jersey following a nearly hour-long pursuit, authorities confirmed on Monday, Dec. 4. Reese E. Wetzel, 23, of Ellicott City, MD stabbed his sister multiple times during an argument, then stole her car and headed north, police in Edison, NJ, said. Edison police said they received a Sirius XM alert involving the stolen white 2019 Subaru Outback at 8:13 p.m. Sunday. It pointed them toward Route 1 at Main Street, they said. Edison Officer Phil Smith spotted the s…
SEE ANYTHING? Bulldog Dumped Alongside Route 287 SEE ANYTHING? Bulldog Dumped Alongside Route 287
SEE Anything? Bulldog Dumped Alongside Route 287 A bulldog was found dumped in a crate on Route 287, say authorities who've asked the public for help finding whoever was responsible. A good Samaritan pulled over after spotting the black and white unneutered American Bully in the crate on the northbound highway near the Skyline Drive exit in Oakland this past Sunday, Nov. 5. The container sells for over $300, dog lovers have noted. "Heartless people out there," one said. "Poor baby." The North Jersey Community Animal Shelter is caring for the dog and says he isn't up for adoption. Shelter officials asked that anyone driving in that area…
Crash Closes Route 287 In Morristown Crash Closes Route 287 In Morristown
Crash Closes Route 287 In Morristown A crash closed a portion of Route 287 in Morristown Saturday, Nov. 4. It happened in the southbound lanes just south of Exit 35 around 5:05 p.m. One lane was closed and traffic cameras show moderate delays.
Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways
Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways There will be a sea of red tying up traffic in New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 4, as thongs of college football fans are expected to flock to SHI Stadium as Rutgers squares off against top-ranked Ohio State.  The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in turn, is advising of possible delays before and after the highly-anticipated game in Piscataway, which kicks off at noon. Specifically, the DOT said that there could be heavy traffic on stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike, and on Route 1, Route 18, and Route 287 amid excitement to see the Buckeyes — who were ranked number one in the initia…
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 shortly before rush hour on Friday, Oct. 27. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of exit 36 to CR 510/Morris Avenue in Morris Township around 3:25 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 northbound North of exit 36 - CR 510/Morris Ave (Morris Twp) 2 lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/N8VrOXGNFC — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 27, 2023 Crash on I-287 northbound North of exit 36 - CR 510/Morris Ave (Morris Twp) 3 lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/1NSEsJhnqd — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 27, 2023 Three of f…
Retired State Trooper Suffered Medical Episode Before Route 287 Crash: Family, Police Retired State Trooper Suffered Medical Episode Before Route 287 Crash: Family, Police
Retired State Trooper Suffered Medical Episode Before Route 287 Crash: Family, Police The driver who died in a crash on Route 287 in Morris County this week has been identified as retired New Jersey State Trooper Kevin Hanrahan.  Hanrahan, 61, was heading north near milepost 31.4 in Harding Township around 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, when he ran off the road to the left and struck a metal guardrail, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. Hanrahan was rushed to a hospital, where he later died, Marchan said. Hanrahan's son, Kevin, said he had suffered a medical episode. The lifelong Hawthorne resident had been living part-time in Florida, but start…
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 shut down a portion of Route 287 in Morris County Friday afternoon, Sept. 15. The crash occurred on the northbound side south of exit 39 to NJ 10 in Hanover Township around 1:25 p.m., 511NJ said: Crash on I-287 northbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 1 Left lane of 6 lanes closed https://t.co/v2dlNiXKMt — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) September 15, 2023 One left lane was shut down as emergency crews responded. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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 shut down a portion of Route 287 in Morris County Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 12. The crash occurred on the southbound side south of exit 39 to Route 10 in Hanover Township around 1:15 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 southbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 2 Left lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/YKTrFeCe40 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) September 12, 2023 Two of five left lanes were closed as emergency crews responded. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Rt. 287, Slows Traffic In Hanover Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Rt. 287, Slows Traffic In Hanover
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Rt. 287, Slows Traffic In Hanover A crash with injuries closed a portion of Route 287 in Hanover and slowed traffic just before rush-hour on Friday, Sept. 1. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of exit 37 to NJ 24 in Hanover Township around 3:10 p.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 northbound North of Exit 37 - NJ 24 (Hanover Twp) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed 10-15 minute delay https://t.co/BFDlyjRJn0 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) September 1, 2023 One of four right lanes was shut down, causing delays of around 15 minutes. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
CAUGHT: Fugitive Gang Member Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed By Mahwah PD CAUGHT: Fugitive Gang Member Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed By Mahwah PD
Caught: Fugitive Gang Member Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed By Mahwah PD A fugitive member of the Crips who was wanted for attempted murder in New York City was nabbed by Mahwah police on Route 17, authorities said. Hakeem “Flow Cash” Jamison, 28, was a passenger in a 2005 Mercedes E500 driven by a Vermont woman who committed several motor vehicle violations before Officer John Lange stopped her on the northbound highway near the Route 287 flyover, Capt. Guido Bussinelli said. Sgt. Richard Albro quickly joined his colleague during the 10:15 a.m. stop on Monday, Aug. 28, the captain said. After getting conflicting stories from the driver, 44-year-old Jill Steel…
SERIOUSLY? Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Jams Morning Rush Near NJ/NY Border SERIOUSLY? Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Jams Morning Rush Near NJ/NY Border
Seriously? Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Crash Jams Morning Rush Near NJ/NY Border Another tractor-trailer jack-knifed, landing on its side, on a notorious stretch of road near the New Jersey-New York border in northwest Bergen County before dawn Tuesday. Northbound Route 17 was temporarily closed near the Route 287 flyover in Mahwah just south of Rockland County near Mountainside Avenue after the 4:09 a.m. crash on Aug. 29, Police Chief Timothy O'Hara said. "The driver told the officers that he was traveling northbound in the right lane when he felt the load shift in the trailer because of what he described as 'angled pavement' in a temporary lane due to construction in …
Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Airlifted In Crash That Closed Rt. 287 Exit For Hours (UPDATE) Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Airlifted In Crash That Closed Rt. 287 Exit For Hours (UPDATE)
Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Airlifted In Crash That Closed Rt. 287 Exit For Hours (Update) A 44-year-old Passaic County man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Route 287 crash that shut down the highway during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23, state police said. The West Milford man was riding a KTM motorcycle in Riverdale when he entered the painted gore separating the northbound lanes and the exit lane for Exit 52B, striking the concrete and traveling over the curb near milepost 53.2 just before 5 p.m., Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The man was thrown from the motorcycle, which overturned. He was airlifted to a nearby hospi…
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County UPDATE: A 44-year-old Passaic County man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Route 287 crash that shut down the highway during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23, state police said. ---------------------- A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23. The crash occurred on the northbound side near the ramp to exit 52 to NJ 23 in Riverdale around 5 p.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 northbound ramp to Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Riverdale) All lanes closed 10 minute delay …
SEEN THAT MOVIE BEFORE: Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On Notorious Route 287 Stretch SEEN THAT MOVIE BEFORE: Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On Notorious Route 287 Stretch
Seen That Movie Before: Yet Another Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On Notorious Route 287 Stretch A diesel exhaust fluid tank ripped open when yet another tractor-trailer jackknifed overnight Tuesday on a notorious stretch of Route 287 near the New York State border in Mahwah, closing that side of the highway once more. "When is enough enough?" Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki asked. It was around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 15 when the Target rig went wrong on northbound Route 287 near mile marker 64. The rain-slicked roadway once again had to be closed so the tractor-trailer could be removed and a Bergen County Hazardous Materials unit could handle the fuel spill. No injuries were reported. Mahwah fir…
Thieves Break Into Wyckoff Home, Swipe BMW, Crash After High-Speed Chase Thieves Break Into Wyckoff Home, Swipe BMW, Crash After High-Speed Chase
Thieves Break Into Wyckoff Home, Swipe BMW, Crash After High-Speed Chase Thieves broke into a Wyckoff home, snatched the owner's car keys, then led a chase that at one point hit 120 miles an hour before they crashed into an East Orange police car later on, authorities confirmed. Two of those responsible were also involved in an armed home invasion and the theft of another vehicle in Livingston, law enforcement sources said. The Wyckoff homeowners were away when borough police were called to their Van Houten Avenue residence at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, Lt. Joseph Soto said. The thieves had pulled up in a black sedan and stole the owner’s four-door BMW from th…
Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Signpost, Spills Wood Across Route 17 Near State Line In Mahwah Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Signpost, Spills Wood Across Route 17 Near State Line In Mahwah
Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Signpost, Spills Wood Across Route 17 Near State Line In Mahwah A tractor-trailer driver escaped injury when a load of wood shifted and his rig slammed into a signpost on northbound Route 17 near the state line in Mahwah. Mahwah police temporarily closed the highway in both directions following the crash where Route 17 meets Route 287 at the Mountainside Avenue overpass around 12:30 a.m. July 25. The collision with the metal signpost "opened nearly the entire side of the trailer and sent debris across all lanes, both north and south," Mahwah Police Chief Timothy O'Hara said. "The driver was initially trapped but freed himself and walked away unscathed…
Driver Hospitalized In Route 287 Wreck Driver Hospitalized In Route 287 Wreck
Driver Hospitalized In Route 287 Wreck A driver survived a nasty overnight crash on Route 287, authorities said. Firefighters extricated the motorist, who complained of pains in both legs after his Mazda SUV ran off the road and struck a sign and a tree on the highway's southbound side near mile marker #60 in Franklin Lakes at 1:47 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The driver was hospitalized with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening, the sergeant said.
Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (UPDATE) Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (UPDATE)
Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (Update) Authorities have identified the passenger who was killed and the driver seriously injured in the accident that closed a portion of Route 287 southbound on Tuesday evening, July 11. Felipe Exposito-Sanchez, 24, was driving an Infiniti passenger car when the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway and improperly passed a Nissan passenger car near milepost 18.4 in Bridgewater around 7:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. After re-entering the roadway, the Infiniti struck the left front of the Nissan, veered across the lanes, ran off the road to the right, traveled up an embankment, an…
Trapped Dog, Victims Rescued From Route 287 Crash By Firefighters (PHOTOS) Trapped Dog, Victims Rescued From Route 287 Crash By Firefighters (PHOTOS)
Trapped Dog, Victims Rescued From Route 287 Crash By Firefighters (Photos) Firefighters made quick work in rescuing trapped people and one dog from a vehicle crash off of Route 287 in Somerset County Saturday, June 10. The crash occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway in Bridgewater, near mile post 20.4, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. A Mercedes and a Hyundai were involved in the crash, leaving the two occupants of the Hyundai temporarily entrapped, Curry said. Once freed from the vehicle, they were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Green Knoll firefighters shared photos from the sce…
Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County
Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County Route 287 northbound in Morris County was closed due to a rollover that dumped fuel on the highway on Friday, June 2. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes south of exit 52 to NJ 23 in Montville 11:45 a.m., according to 511NJ: Overturned tractor trailer on I-287 northbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Montville Twp) 2 Center lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/as2nw6u3XT — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) June 2, 2023 Two of four center lanes were initially closed as crews responded to clear the scene. All lanes had closed as of 12:10 p.m. with traffic trickling by using the shoulder: …
Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash
Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash 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 Curr…
UPDATE: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash UPDATE: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash
Update: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash A 56-year-old local dump truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene of yet another crash on Route 287 in northwest Bergen County, authorities confirmed. The southbound highway was closed in Mahwah after the Mack truck driven by Ron Appel of Riverdale struck a guardrail and landed on its side in Oakland shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, May 4, New Jersey State Trooper. II Charles Marchan said. Franklin Lakes police and firefighters and New Jersey State Police were among the responders. They believe that Appel -- who was widely respected and admired by his peers as an expert driver -- suff…
Tractor-Trailer Tips Across Route 17 Tractor-Trailer Tips Across Route 17
Tractor-Trailer Tips Across Route 17 A tractor-trailer tipped across the entire southbound side of Route 17 early Saturday, closing the highway coming down from Route 287. The rig ran up the grassy curb outside Jack Daniels Porsche in Upper Saddle River, took down a sign and pitched onto its side, leaving it lying across both shoulders and all three lanes, shortly before midnight April 29. The road remained closed while heavy-duty wreckers from Big Tows righted the rig. Big Tows Inc. righted the rig following the late-night mishap on southbound Route 17 in Upper Saddle River.Ramsey Rescue There were no other vehicles invo…
Driver Hurt In Crash That Backed Up Route 287: UPDATE Driver Hurt In Crash That Backed Up Route 287: UPDATE
Driver Hurt In Crash That Backed Up Route 287: Update A driver was hurt in a crash that backed up traffic on Route 287 in Morris County on Thursday, April 27, state police said. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes near milepost 39.4 in Hanover Township just before 9:05 a.m., NJSP Lt. Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. A Honda Accord veered off the left side of the roadway, hit the guardrail, and overturned. The driver was taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Peele said. The crash shut down two of four right lanes for about 90 minutes, according to 911NJ. Overturned vehicle on I-287 sout…