Pedestrian, 81, Struck By Vehicle In Northvale Airlifted To Hospital

An 81-year-old pedestrian from Tappan was flown to a local hospital by medical chopper after being struck by a pickup truck in Northvale early Friday, police said.

An ambulance took the victim to Hogan Field, where a medical chopper was waiting.
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Jerry DeMarco

06/22/2018 7:00 a.m.

The victim was crossing Livingston Street, headed toward the Dunkin Donuts, when he was struck just after 6 a.m.

"Ambulance and paramedic units arrived on scene and requested a medevac due to the severity of the injuries," Capt. Howard Ostrow said.

A rig took him to nearby Hogan Field, where AirMed One picked him up and took him to Hackensack University Medical Center.

The 27-year-old Ford pickup driver from Rockleigh remained at the scene.

An investigation was continuing.

Norwood police and Northvale firefighters also responded.

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