SEE Anything? Pair Hops Getaway Ride After Crashing BMW Into Route 17 Pole In Rochelle Park

Two men bailed out of a rental car and hopped into a dump truck after toppling a utility pole, downing wires that began to burn on northbound Route 17 in Rochelle Park early Friday, authorities said.

Anyone who might have seen something or captured video is asked to contact Rochelle Park police: (201) 843-1515.
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Jerry DeMarco

08/16/2019 10:45 a.m.

The white BMW also hit a couple of parked vehicles, as well, around 7:15 a.m., Detective Sgt. James DePreta said.

The two black occupants, who appeared in their early 20s, apparently hitched a ride from the dump truck driver, DePreta said.

PSE&G responded and the highway was eventually reopened.

Anyone who might have seen something or captured video is asked to contact Rochelle Park police: (201) 843-1515.

All calls will be kept confidential.

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