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Police & Fire
Officer Injured In Head-On Tesla Crash On Route 9W, Sources Say
A Palisades Interstate Parkway police officer was injured in a head-on crash while attempting to stop a vehicle that allegedly ran a red light, Daily Voice has learned. The officer was pursuing the violator outside of the CNBC building on Route 9W (Sylvan Avenue) in Englewood Cliffs, when a Tesla turned in front of his vehicle, striking him head-on at approximately 3:15 Thursday, March 13, sources with direct knowledge of the incident said. Multiple local departments shut down portions of Route 80 as the officer was rushed to the hospital, sources said. “It was amazing to see,” one source …
Police & Fire
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ound Bus Crash On Garden State Parkway Leaves 15 Injured, Mostly Children: State Police
A school bus carrying 31 people, including children, overturned on the Garden State Parkway in Montvale Monday night, March 10, shutting down all lanes, officials said. New Jersey State Police responded to the crash at 7:39 p.m. near milepost 170.5 in Montvale, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. A preliminary investigation found that the bus, driven by a 44-year-old Lakewood man, veered off the right side of the roadway and overturned, authorities said. Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali confirmed the bus was headed to New York when it crashed. Fifteen people were injured…
Police & Fire
Speeding Tow Truck Triggers Multi-Car Crash In Fairview, 3 Hospitalized: Police
Three people were hospitalized after a tow truck driver slammed into a minivan at high speed, setting off a four-car chain reaction crash in Fairview on Monday, March 10, authorities said. The crash occurred at 2:20 p.m. when the tow truck driver — of Lopez Auto Repair — heading north on Bergen Boulevard, failed to notice a red light and rear-ended a Honda Odyssey near Walker Street, according to Fairview Deputy Police Chief John Pierotti. The driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and didn’t realize the light ahead was red, Pierotti said. He rammed into the back of the Odyssey, pushi…
Police & Fire
SUV Rolls Over In Route 17 Crash, Three Injured: Waldwick PD
A rollover crash on Route 17 South left three people injured and shut down two lanes of traffic, officials said. The crash happened at 1:12 p.m. on Friday, March 8, when Waldwick Police responded to a reported rollover crash involving a 2022 Toyota sedan and a 2023 Buick SUV, according to Lieutenant Troy E. Seifert of the Waldwick Police Department. The Toyota, driven by a 28-year-old Englewood man, was traveling south in the fast lane when a vehicle in front suddenly merged to avoid a stopped car near road construction barricades, Seifert said. To avoid hitting the stopped vehicle, the To…
Police & Fire
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Route 17 Multi-Car Crash In Hasbrouck Heights
A driver was killed and several others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights during the evening rush hour, authorities confirmed. The crash, which involved four vehicles, happened near the intersection with Franklin Avenue in the southbound lanes around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene, while multiple others were rushed to an area hospital with varying degrees of injuries, Angermeyer stated. Last eveni…
Police & Fire
Driver Cited In High-Speed Crash That Closed Route 4 In Teaneck: Sheriff's Office
New details have been released in a chain-reaction crash on Route 4 in Teaneck that closed the highway for several hours Thursday, March 6. The four-car crash happened at 10:39 a.m. in the westbound at Belle Avenue, according to Kyra Pazant, a spokesperson for the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. A passing driver’s dashcam captured the moment a speeding vehicle rear-ended another, setting off a chain reaction, Pazant said. The impact forced the second vehicle into the third, which then struck a fourth vehicle in front of it. After being hit, Vehicle 2 spun out of control, veered off the road…
Police & Fire
Video Shows Officer Pulling Unconscious Driver From Burning Vehicle On Route 22
Newly released bodycam footage shows an officer running right toward a burning vehicle with an unconscious driver, and pulling him out of the car on Route 22 Wednesday, March 5. Footage released by the Bridgewater police department shows Officer Noah Allat arriving at the scene near the Thompson Avenue exit ramp at approximately 2:10 a.m., to find a man sitting on the curb holding his body, as a Hyundai Elantra and a 2007 Freightliner burned behind him. The man tells Allat he was a passenger in the sedan, but there was still an occupant inside, identified by police as a 44-year-ol…
Police & Fire
1 Dead, Several Injured In Palisades Parkway Crash Near
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A fatal two-vehicle crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York-New Jersey state line has left one person dead and several others seriously injured, officials confirmed. According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the crash occurred around 5:58 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the southbound lanes of the Palisades Interstate Parkway near Alpine, New Jersey. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find one occupant fatally injured, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Several other individuals from the vehicles were transported to a local hospital with serious …
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17: 1 Extricated, 2 Hospitalized, Police Say
A four-car crash on Route 17 in Ho-Ho-Kus left one passenger trapped and two others injured, forcing emergency crews to shut down the highway Friday evening, Feb. 21, police said. Officers responded to the northbound lanes just south of Hollywood Avenue after an apparent equipment malfunction caused the chain-reaction crash, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Sgt. Michael Gil said. A front-seat passenger in one of the vehicles was entrapped, and two other people suffered minor injuries, Gil said. Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewood fire departments arrived to assist with shutting down the roadway and extricating the tr…
Obituaries
Hardworking Grandfather Killed Clearing Snow Off Car In Paterson Was 'Joy In The Room'
A 59-year-old father and grandfather killed in a hit-and-run crash while clearing snow from his car leaves behind a grieving family that remembers him as a hardworking man who always put others first. Abel Herrera Cardoso was struck by a green Chevy Trailblazer near Alabama and Trenton avenues at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray. Officers arrived to find Herrera suffering from severe injuries, officials said. He was rushed to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where…
News
Dad Killed, Son Critically Injured On Ground In Philadelphia Plane Crash
A 37-year-old father who was killed when a medical jet crashed into a busy Northeast Philadelphia street has been identified as Steven Dreuitt, police announced. Family Seeks Support For Steven’s Funeral Steven Dreuitt’s family is raising funds to cover funeral expenses and provide support for his loved ones as they cope with his tragic death. Organized by his god-sister, Shakirah Hill, the GoFundMe campaign aims to ease the financial burden on his mother and sister who are managing day-to-day needs while planning his homegoing service. The family shared their deep gratitude for the co…
Police & Fire
Overturned Truck Closes NJ Turnpike In Secaucus
An overturned truck closed all lanes of the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus on Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, the NJDOT site says. The crash happened along the eastern spur inside Interchange 16E to Route 3. The three center lanes were blocked as of 7:45 a.m.
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Kills PA Man On Route 80: Police, Court Records
A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed by a wrong-way intoxicated driver on Route 80 early Sunday, Feb. 2, authorities said. Victor Peters, 45, of Parsippany was heading east in the westbound lanes of Route 80 in a Mercedes SUV in Rockaway Township when he struck a Ford pickup truck driven by Destinn McKnight around 2:20 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. McKnight died while Peters was seriously injured, Marchan said. Records show Peters has been charged with a slew of motor vehicle offenses including DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, wrong way…
Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 46 Ramp, All Lanes Closed
An overturned tractor trailer closed all lanes of Route 46 in Lodi on Tuesday morning, Jan. 28. The DOT site said the crash happened on the westbound ramp to Main Street around 7:30 a.m. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com.
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police
A wrong-way driver from New York was killed, and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Sunday morning, Jan. 19, New Jersey State Police said. Ramin Shakhgusegynov, 44, of Brooklyn, NY was driving a Volvo SUV southbound in the northbound lanes when he struck three vehicles at 4:20 a.m. on the northbound inner roadway near milepost 96.9 in Linden, NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The Volvo collided with a Jeep driven by a 64-year-old Carmel, NY man. A Honda minivan operated by a 38-year-old Carteret man, behind the Jeep. A Chevrolet …
Police & Fire
Passenger, 22, Killed In Route 80 Crash:
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A 22-year-old Union City man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 80 early Saturday, Jan. 18, authorities said. A Honda driven by a 22-year-old Belleville man was heading west when it veered off the road and struck a tree in Knowlton near milepost 6.2 around 3:05 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. The driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, while one passenger, a 19-year-old Passaic man, suffered moderate injuries. A second passenger, age 22, of Union City, died of his injuries, Marchan said. The victim's name was not released. The crash re…
Police & Fire
Video Shows Dump Truck Barreling Into North Bergen Target Store, Serious Injuries Reported
Six people were injured including two seriously when a dump trailer struck a tractor trailer before barreling into the North Bergen Target store Friday, Jan. 17 ( scroll for video). North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco said that the dump truck going down the hill on 69th Street lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a tractor trailer. The impact of the crash sent both vehicles into the building. Customers told HudPost they heard a loud "bang" while shopping. HudPost shared videos of the truck barreling into the store. View this post on Instagram…
Police & Fire
CT Woman, 40, Killed In Route 287 Chain Reaction Crash: Police
A 40-year-old Connecticut woman died in a crash Thursday evening, Jan. 16 on Route 287 in New Jersey, authorities said. A Freightliner tractor-trailer, Honda Civic, Audi S5, and Ford F350 were heading north when he Freightliner struck the back of the Honda at approximately 5:40 p.m. near milepost 66.3 in Mahwah, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. What resulted was a chain-reaction crash involving the Audi and the Ford. As a result, the driver of the Honda, Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, CT, died. The driver of the Audi sustained minor injuries, and no other injuries were reporte…
Traffic
Wild Video Shows Van Overturning Across Parkway In Crash With NJ Transit Bus
Brand-new footage shows a violent crash on the Garden State Parkway involving an NJ Transit bus and work van on Monday evening, Jan. 13 in Paramus. Footage shared by The Monsey Scoop shows the incident that happened in the northbound lanes at approximately 5:10 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) New Jersey State Police said the crash involved a Lexus passenger vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz van, and a bus. The van overturned and minor injuries were reported, police said. Traffic was backed up for mil…
Police & Fire
Newark Police Sergeant Charged In Traffic Officer's Death: Prosecutor
Victor Ortiz, a Newark police sergeant, was arrested and charged on Thursday, Jan. 2 in connection with the death of Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez last month, authorities said. At 12:42 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, Rodriguez was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic following an event at the Prudential Center, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Rodriguez was found by police unresponsive and was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. Ortiz, a Hillside resident, was of…
Police & Fire
Three Hospitalized In 4-Vehicle Crash Outside Fair Lawn TD Bank (
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Three people were hospitalized following a four-vehicle collision in Fair Lawn on Saturday morning, Dec. 21, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving who captured the aftermath. Photos from the scene show a pickup truck and three small SUVs, all heavily damaged after colliding outside of the TD Bank on Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road. Fair Lawn Police, EMS, Fire Department, and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with assistance from Paramus Police for traffic control, officials said. Three of the involved vehicles had to be towed from the crash site. At least one s…
Police & Fire
Breaking
: Wayne School Bus Crashes Into Building After Hitting 2 Cars, Police Say
A Wayne Board of Education school bus crashed into a building after striking two vehicles at a busy intersection Thursday morning, Dec. 20, authorities said. ALSO SEE: Students, School Bus Driver Hospitalized In Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 17 In Paramus The crash occurred at approximately 7:28 a.m. as the bus was traveling north on Black Oak Ridge Road near the intersection with Pompton Plains Crossroad, according to Detective Captain Dan Daly of the Wayne Police Department. After hitting two vehicles stopped in the left turn lane, the bus continued into the intersection, veer…
News
Bergen Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash
A New Jersey man was killed, and three passengers — his wife, son, and his son's girlfriend — were critically injured when a car lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Tobyhanna Township, PA, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a press release on Monday, Dec. 16. The crash happened at mile marker 286.6 westbound around 8:39 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, during hazardous road conditions, troopers said. Vladimir Kevereski, 58, of Elmwood Park, NJ, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic westbound when he lost control on the slippery roadway. The car s…
Police & Fire
Woman Killed Crossing Route 46 In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a 65-year-old woman on Route 46 in Bergen County on Sunday, Dec. 15. The incident occurred around 9:11 p.m. when Vilma Huamani-Centeno, of Bloomfield, was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the highway in the eastbound lanes, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Saddle Brook police responded and pronounced Huamani-Centeno dead at the scene. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, officials said. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Un…
Police & Fire
New Details Released In Crash That Closed Route 4 For Hours, Injured 11 Victims
Officials have released new details in a crash on Sunday, Dec. 16 that closed Route 4 for nearly three hours and left 11 people injured in Teaneck, including one seriously. Despite initial reports of a wrong-way driver, investigators say the crash was caused by a black SUV reportedly speeding and weaving through traffic in the westbound lanes, according to Kyra Pazant, a spokesperson for the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred around 4:36 p.m., causing significant damage and knocking down a light pole across the highway, police said. One vehicle ended up perched on the g…
Police & Fire
Truck Topples Pole In Bloomingdale
A Bloomingdale street is shut down after a truck collided with a utility pole around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. Bloomingdale police reported that the crash on Leary Avenue resulted in a complete closure of the road to all traffic as crews work to clear the scene and repair the damage. The department shared a photo of the scene on Instagram.
Police & Fire
Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46
Traffic on the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County was at a standstill Thursday morning, Dec. 12 following a crash involving an overturned truck. The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. in the northbound lanes near the Route 46 ramp in Ridgefield. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the exit ramp is blocked, with vehicles being diverted to the right shoulder to pass. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as cleanup and repairs continue, causing significant delays.
Police & Fire
Car Flips Over Guardrail, Scatters Debris Across Route 287
A crash on Route 287 left a vehicle overturned and debris scattered across the highway, causing morning traffic disruptions on Wednesday, Dec. 11, authorities said. Troopers responded to the scene at milepost 55.4 around 10:03 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. According to a preliminary investigation, a passenger vehicle traveling south lost control, hit a guardrail, and overturned in Wanaque. During the crash, debris struck another vehicle, police said. Non-life-threatening injuries were reported, and no additional information about the victims or the cause of the cr…
Traffic
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp
An overturned tractor-trailer brought traffic to a halt on the NJ Turnpike ramp to Route 3 in East Rutherford on Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the NJDOT website. Emergency response vehicles remained on the scene as of 10:30 a.m., with all westbound lanes closed at Interchange 16W, the website reported. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the area. No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
Police & Fire
Two Football Coaches Among 6 Dead In Newark Wreck (
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The New Jersey high school football community is mourning the loss of two Hudson Catholic coaches who were among six people killed in a fiery crash in Newark over the weekend, officials said. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop confirmed in a statement on X that two of the victims were Hudson Catholic football coaches. They were later identified as head coach Lamar McKnight and assistant coach Brad Cunningham, according to various news outlets and high school sports teams. McKnight, a Jersey City native, took over as Hudson Catholic’s head coach last December. A standout athlete at Lincoln High …
Police & Fire
Mass
Casualty
: Six Dead When Vehicle Goes Airborne, Catches Fire In Newark
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a devastating crash that left six people dead late Friday night, Dec. 6, in Newark, authorities said. UPDATE: Hudson Catholic Football Coaches Among Two Dead In Fiery Newark Crash The crash occurred at approximately 10:47 p.m. at the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street. A vehicle carrying six individuals was traveling on Raymond Boulevard toward the Route 1&9 Southbound on-ramp when it veered off the roadway, became airborne, and struck a support column for the Pulaski Skyway, a spokesperson for the prosecut…
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