Lexus Goes Airborne, Hits Boulder On Route 17 In Mahwah: Driver, 69, Unscathed

A Lexus SUV went airborne before crashing into a boulder off Route 17 in Mahwah after the driver fell asleep Wednesday, authorities said.

The SUV can be seen upper left going airborne.
Photo Credit: *COURTESY: Mahwah PD*

Jerry DeMarco

02/20/2019 4:17 p.m.

The 69-year-old driver from Monroe refused medical treatment after the crash between the Pilot Truck Stop and the Comfort Inn on the highway’s southbound side around 10:15 a.m., Police Chief James Batelli said.

He was checked out by Mahwah Emergency Services and his vehicle was towed, the chief said.

No summonses were issued pending completion of an investigation.

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