Woman Hospitalized After Horrific Fireworks Injury In Teaneck

A woman lost an eye when she was struck by fireworks in Teaneck the night of the Fourth, responders said.

The woman was struck in the eye with fireworks on Stuyvesant Road off Teaneck Road.
Photo Credit: *TEANECK PD*

07/05/2022 11:52 a.m.

Police Chief Glenn M. O’Reilly confirmed that the 40-year-old victim was struck directly in the eye on Stuyvesant Road off Teaneck Road shortly after 9:30 p.m. Monday.

An ambulance took her to Hackensack University Medical Center, the chief said.

Police are investigating, O’Reilly said.

Responders said the explosion literally knocked the victim's eye out.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Ridgewood and receive free news updates.