Tenafly teen bumped by car on way to school OK, police say

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 14-year-old Tenafly High School junior who was bumped by a turning car as she crossed the street on her way to school this morning appeared fine but was taken to the hospital as a precaution, police said.

Photo Credit: *Cliffview Pilot File Photo*

Jerry DeMarco

11/13/2013 4:40 p.m.

She was released to her parents a short time later, Detective Capt. Michael deMoncada told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.

The girl was crossing Columbus Drive at 7:50 a.m. as the driver turned left from southbound Cortlandt Place, the captain said.

Witnesses told police that sun glare may have played a role, causing visibility issues for the 49-year-old driver from Paramus, he said.

No summonses were issued.

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