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Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash
Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash A 38-year-old passenger was killed and the driver seriously injured in an overnight crash on Route 80, authorities confirmed. Richard Bahamonte of Hillside was pronounced dead at the scene of the eastbound crash near the Teaneck/Ridgefield Park border west of Exit 68 just after 3 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, NJ State Police said. The driver, Julio Brito, 40, of Hasbrouck Heights, lost control of the Honda, which careened off the road, slammed into a concrete barrier and ended up on its roof, they said. State Police and medics from Holy Name Medical Center tried to resuscitate both occupants. B…
HERO: NJSP Detective Sergeant Who Tracked Down Fugitive Florida Murderer Named Trooper Of Year HERO: NJSP Detective Sergeant Who Tracked Down Fugitive Florida Murderer Named Trooper Of Year
Hero: Njsp Detective Sergeant Who Tracked Down Fugitive Florida Murderer Named Trooper Of Year A multi-state manhunt for an armed fugitive wanted for brutally murdering his 67-year-old female neighbor in Florida ended in New Jersey thanks in large part to NJ State Police Detective Sgt. Michael Savnik. Savnik tracked down Esteban De Jesus Jr., who was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals in Jersey City this past summer, NJSP Col. Patrick J. Callahan said in presenting the sergeant with the agency’s prestigious 2023 "Trooper of the Year" Award. The highest honor bestowed by the NJSP to its members, the "Trooper of the Year" award is a gold-framed red ribbon that recipients wear on their Cl…
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Mazda In Sussex County: State Police Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Mazda In Sussex County: State Police
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Mazda In Sussex County: State Police A motorcyclist was flown to a nearby hospital after colliding with a Mazda in Sussex County late Monday morning, Sept. 4, state police said. The motorcyclist and Mazda collided on Route 23 northbound near milepost 48.9 in Montague just before 11:25 a.m., NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The motorcyclist was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Lebron added. No further details were released.
Police ID Drowned Dad Saving Kids In Millstone River Police ID Drowned Dad Saving Kids In Millstone River
Police ID Drowned Dad Saving Kids In Millstone River Authorities have identified the 42-year-old dad who drowned while saving his three children in the Millstone River. Rolando Camarillo-Cholula, of South River, went into the water and brought his children, ages 8, 11, and 13 to shore, around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, Franklin Township police said. Camarillo-Cholula, however, struggled to maintain his balance. Thus began a search for the victim, as his children were treated at the scene and released without further medical attention. Members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office dive team found the dad's body just bef…
Dad Drowns After Saving Three Kids In Somerset County River Dad Drowns After Saving Three Kids In Somerset County River
Dad Drowns After Saving Three Kids In Somerset County River A 42-year-old dad has died a hero. UPDATE: Police ID Dad Who Drowned Saving Kids In Millstone River The South River dad went into the Millstone River and brought his children, ages 8, 11, and 13 to shore, around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, Franklin Township police said. He, however, struggled to maintain his balance. Thus began a search for the victim, as his children were treated at the scene and released without further medical attention. Members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office dive team found the man's body just before 5:30 p.m. His name was being withheld p…
92-Year-Old Oradell Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash 92-Year-Old Oradell Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash
92-Year-Old Oradell Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash A 92-year-old Oradell man was killed in a wrong-way overnight crash on Route 80, New Jersey State Police confirmed. Henry F. Sohl for some reason was headed west in the eastbound lanes when his Ford Focus veered onto the left shoulder and hit a metal electrical box and concrete median at milepost 53 in Wayne shortly after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, NJSP Trooper II Charles Machan. Sohl, whose vehicle had a donut for the sedan's front driver’s side wheel, was pronounced dead at the scene. It wasn't immediately clear what he was doing in that area at that time of night. Traffic was clogged …
Motorcyclist Taken To Trauma Center After High-Speed Warren County Crash Motorcyclist Taken To Trauma Center After High-Speed Warren County Crash
Motorcyclist Taken To Trauma Center After High-Speed Warren County Crash A motorcyclist was rushed to a trauma center following a high-speed crash on Route 80 in Warren County, responders said. The motorcyclist veered off the left side of the eastbound lanes near milepost 5.6, “traveled on the soft dirt shoulder for some distance before tipping over onto the operator, sliding quite a distance before coming to rest in the roadway,” according to the Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Co., which responded around 2:40 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Crews treated the victim at the scene as two of four left lanes were shut down. The motorcyclist was then taken to a local trau…
NJ Turnpike Crash Victims Struck By Another Vehicle While Waiting For Help NJ Turnpike Crash Victims Struck By Another Vehicle While Waiting For Help
NJ Turnpike Crash Victims Struck By Another Vehicle While Waiting For Help A chain-reaction crash on the New Jersey Turnpike before dawn on Memorial Day sent several people to the hospital, authorities confirmed. It began with a rollover crash on the northbound western spur at mile marker south of Exit 16W in Lyndhurst, which NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said was reported at 1:42 a.m. May 29. Four occupants apparently had gotten out of the vehicle when they were struck by another, responders said. At least one of them was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with serious injuries, they said. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening, sa…
ROUTE 287 FATAL Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29 ROUTE 287 FATAL Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29
Route 287 Fatal Jeep Veers Off Highway, Into Tree, Ejecting Morris County Driver, 29 UPDATE: A driver who was ejected after his Jeep veered off Route 287 and into a tree early Saturday afternoon was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. Vincent Infinito, 29, of Chester, was in traumatic arrest, unconscious but breathing, following the crash on the northbound highway near Campgaw Road in Mahwah -- north of Exit 59 -- shortly before 1 p.m. May 13, responders at the scene said. Infinito's Jeep Wrangler had gone off the right side of the road and down an embankment, where it struck a tree, rotated counter-clockwise and ejected him, NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry…
Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash
Driver Killed In Route 287 Crash UPDATE: A driver who was ejected after his Jeep veered off Route 287 and into a tree early Saturday afternoon was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said. Vincent Infinito, 29, of Chester, was in traumatic arrest, unconscious but breathing, following the crash on the northbound highway near Campgaw Road in Mahwah -- north of Exit 59 -- shortly before 1 p.m. May 13, responders at the scene said. Infinito's Jeep Wrangler had gone off the right side of the road and down an embankment, where it struck a tree, rotated counter-clockwise and ejected him, NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curr…
Paterson Shop Owner Killed Man With Shotgun Blast During Dispute, Authorities Reveal Paterson Shop Owner Killed Man With Shotgun Blast During Dispute, Authorities Reveal
Paterson Shop Owner Killed Man With Shotgun Blast During Dispute, Authorities Reveal UPDATE: An ex-con killed a fellow Paterson resident with a shotgun blast to the chest during a dispute at his city smoke shop last weekend, authorities revealed Thursday. Calvin King, 47, shot Kyheem Clark, 34, at the shop near the corner of East Main and Hillman streets shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, May 6, with a shotgun he wasn’t allowed to possess, they said. Clark was pronounced dead a short time later at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. No motive was given when Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi of the NJ State Police identif…
Words Are Passed, Shotgun Blast Kills Paterson Man, 34, At Smoke Shop Words Are Passed, Shotgun Blast Kills Paterson Man, 34, At Smoke Shop
Words Are Passed, Shotgun Blast Kills Paterson Man, 34, At Smoke Shop UPDATE (May 11): An ex-con killed a fellow Paterson resident with a shotgun blast to the chest during a dispute at his city smoke shop last weekend, authorities revealed Thursday. Calvin King, 47, shot Kyheem Clark, 34, at the shop near the corner of East Main and Hillman streets shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, May 6, with a shotgun he wasn’t allowed to possess, they said. Clark was pronounced dead a short time later at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. No motive was given when Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi of the NJ State Poli…
What Does Guilty Plea By Manager Of NJ Bus Company That Endangered Children Mean For Owner? What Does Guilty Plea By Manager Of NJ Bus Company That Endangered Children Mean For Owner?
What Does Guilty Plea By Manager Of NJ Bus Company That Endangered Children Mean For Owner? UPDATE: The prosecution of two Paterson-based school bus companies accused of risking children's safety by hiring criminals as drivers, operating unsafe buses and other violations has notched its first conviction. Will there be another? Henry Rhodes, 59, admitted in state Superior Court in Newark last week that he lied to school districts about the safety of buses and the credentials of drivers at both companies, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. The goal, authorities said, was to keep lucrative busing contracts in Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties no matter the …
Wrong-Way Drunken Crash Causes Serious Injuries, Major Delays On Rt. 24, State Police Say Wrong-Way Drunken Crash Causes Serious Injuries, Major Delays On Rt. 24, State Police Say
Wrong-Way Drunken Crash Causes Serious Injuries, Major Delays On Rt. 24, State Police Say Two drivers — one of them allegedly drunk — were seriously hurt Thursday morning in a major wrong-way crash on Route 24 that backed up traffic for hours and led to an arrest, state police said. The crash occurred just after 10:45 a.m. in the westbound lanes near milepost 4.4 in Madison Borough, Morris County, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. A Ram driver was in the right lane with a Mercedes-Benz behind it when the Ram attempted to avoid a wrong-way Dodge driven by William F. Dempsey, 50, Curry said. The back left side of the Dodge then struck the front left of the Ram and crash…
Hit-Run Driver In Buddy's BMW Hurts Teen Girl Before Abandoning Car On NJ Turnpike: Police Hit-Run Driver In Buddy's BMW Hurts Teen Girl Before Abandoning Car On NJ Turnpike: Police
Hit-Run Driver In Buddy's BMW Hurts Teen Girl Before Abandoning Car On NJ Turnpike: Police A 51-year-old Newark man who struck a teenage girl in his friend's BMW abandoned the car on the NJ Turnpike before surrendering to police, authorities said. The 15-year-old girl was crossing Bergen Street at Springfield Avenue when she was struck by Jimmy Jones around 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Jones fled westbound in his buddy's silver, 2001 BMW X5, and the teenager was transported to University Hospital for treatment, Frage said. The girl was reportedly in stable condition. Detectives investigating saw the vehicle on the city’s su…
DUI Sussex County Man Charged In Wrong-Way Head-On Rt. 80 Crash: State Police DUI Sussex County Man Charged In Wrong-Way Head-On Rt. 80 Crash: State Police
DUI Sussex County Man Charged In Wrong-Way Head-On Rt. 80 Crash: State Police A DUI Sussex County man was charged in a head-on wrong-way crash on Route 80 that sent another driver to the hospital, state police said. Daniel Williams, 24 of Wantage, was heading eastbound when he struck another car head-on while driving the wrong way near milepost 16.6 in Allamuchy just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, NJSP Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The victim, a 61-year-old man from Bushkill, New York, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries, Slota said. Williams was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence, authorities said. The invest…
Man With Rifle Nabbed In NJ Crash While Fleeing In Stole Car From PA Burglary: Police Man With Rifle Nabbed In NJ Crash While Fleeing In Stole Car From PA Burglary: Police
Man With Rifle Nabbed In NJ Crash While Fleeing In Stole Car From PA Burglary: Police A central Pennsylvania man has been arrested in New Jersey after he was car crash in a stolen vehicle following a burglary of his neighbor's home, police say. Allen Vasquez of the 7800 block of Clearfield Street in Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, broke into his neighbor's home in the 7600 block of the same street around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, police allege. Vasquez was spotted on a neighbor's security camera entering the home with a rifle as pictured. "Vasquez took personal property and keys to the victim's vehicle that was parked outside," police say. He was in a car in New Jer…
Pair Hospitalized Following Serious Warren County Motorcycle Crash, State Police Say Pair Hospitalized Following Serious Warren County Motorcycle Crash, State Police Say
Pair Hospitalized Following Serious Warren County Motorcycle Crash, State Police Say A motorcyclist and passenger were hospitalized following a serious crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. Joseph Santini, 47, and a passenger were thrown from the motorcycle as the vehicle overturned near the intersection of Old Main Street and Route 632 in Franklin Township just after 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. Santini, of Phillipsburg, was airlifted to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, Slota said. Santini’s passenger was taken by ambulance to St. Luke’s for treatment of minor injuri…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police A tractor-trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike early Friday, April 15, authorities confirmed. The crash happened on the 15X interchange in Secaucus around 6:55 a.m., NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. One person was seriously injured, but police did not say whether it was the truck driver. No further information was provided. This story is developing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Alert Issued For Missing NJ Man Alert Issued For Missing NJ Man
Alert Issued For Missing NJ Man NJ State Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Hunterdon County man. Steven Reside, 38, of East Amwell, was last seen on Tuesday, March 29, leaving his home in a 2011 silver Ford Focus with New Jersey license plate: M97LKA, state police said. He was last seen wearing a maroon sweatshirt, jeans, and tortoise sunglasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop "C” Kingwood Station Detective Bureau at 609-306-6320. Anonymous tips are welcome.
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 A Pennsylvania driver fled the scene of a single-car crash along I-80 in New Jersey and led police on a chase, authorities said. Matthew Farrance, 32, fled after crashing in the westbound lanes at milepost 22.6 in Allamuchy (Warren County), NJ State Police said. Troopers caught up with the driver near Johnsonburg Road, where they spotted him running, they said. Farrance, of East Stroudsburg, was arrested and charged with fugitive of justice, possession of CDS, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest by flight, hindering, and obstruction.  He was being held in the cou…
UPDATE: Trooper Airlifted To Nearby Hospital Following Sussex County Rear-End Crash UPDATE: Trooper Airlifted To Nearby Hospital Following Sussex County Rear-End Crash
Update: Trooper Airlifted To Nearby Hospital Following Sussex County Rear-End Crash A trooper was flown to a local hospital after being rear-ended by an SUV in Sussex County Tuesday afternoon, state police confirmed. The trooper was sitting in a troop car with emergency lights activated parked along the side of Route 655 in Frankford while assisting with a crash when the car was hit from behind by a Chevrolet Equinox just after 3:50 p.m., NJSP Tpr. II Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. The trooper was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet driver was treated at the scene for …
Beloved Hunterdon County Mom Not Seen In Months, Family Says Beloved Hunterdon County Mom Not Seen In Months, Family Says
Beloved Hunterdon County Mom Not Seen In Months, Family Says A beloved Hunterdon County mom was reported missing earlier this week, state police confirmed — but her family says they haven’t seen her in months. Catherine Lee Scalzo, 40, was last seen on Nov. 29, 2021, according to her sister, April Ortiz. Her last known locations were Pittstown and Woodlawn Village trailer park in Eatontown. SHARE: U can now also contact the NJ State Police. Updated info: Last seen by family member on nov 29, 2021. You can also contact either myself or Nj State Police anonymously Posted by April Ortiz on Thursday, February 3, 2022 She wasn’t reported missing u…
Child Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Child Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash
Child Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash A child was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Saturday night in Ocean County, as first reported by The Lakewood Scoop. UPDATE: Grieving Parents Scramble To Give Son Proper Burial Following Horrific Parkway Crash The incident occurred on the Exit 89A ramp on the southbound side of the highway in Lakewood, 511NJ says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lakewood Scoop (@thelakewoodscoop) Footage from the scene shows a vehicle overturned in a ditch. The Lakewood Scoop is reporting that the child was 9 years. State Pol…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 In Sussex County: State Police Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 In Sussex County: State Police
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 In Sussex County: State Police A jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down Route 80 in Sussex County Friday morning, state police said. The trailer collided with another vehicle and jackknifed in the westbound lanes near milepost 22.8 in Byram around 10:05 a.m., NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told Daily Voice. The right lane was closed for cleanup following the crash, Slota said. Police had not determined whether anyone was injured in the crash, however, the Lakeland Emergency Squad responded at the scene and confirmed multiple victims. Earlier today 4353 along with Byram Fire handled a multi vehicle, multi patient accident…
Deadly Dump Truck Crash Closes Route 78 Deadly Dump Truck Crash Closes Route 78
Deadly Dump Truck Crash Closes Route 78 A fatal crash involving an overturned dump truck closed Route 78 in Union County Monday, authorities said. The crash occurred at mile post 43 in Berkley Heights, closing all eastbound lanes and the left center westbound lane, NJ State Police said. EXPECT DELAYSI-78 MP 43, Berkley Heights, all EB lanes are closed and the left and center WB lanes are closed as Troopers investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck. No further information is available at this time.#alert — NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) October 18, 2021
Man Seriously Injured After Being Crushed By Tree In Hunterdon County Man Seriously Injured After Being Crushed By Tree In Hunterdon County
Man Seriously Injured After Being Crushed By Tree In Hunterdon County A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a tree fell on him in Hunterdon County Wednesday morning, state police said. The incident occurred on Fawnwood Drive in Milford shortly before 10:15 a.m., NJSP spokesperson Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The man was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of severe injuries, Curry said. Additional details were not released.
Child Killed, 6 Injured In Route 55 Vineland Crash Child Killed, 6 Injured In Route 55 Vineland Crash
Child Killed, 6 Injured In Route 55 Vineland Crash A young boy was killed and six others from South Jersey were hurt in a rollover crash late Wednesday, authorities said. A Toyota Sienna went off of Route 55 in Vineland, then overturned into the lanes of travel, according to State Police. The Toyota minivan was then struck by a Chevrolet Cruze, according to Sgt. Alejandro Goez, a NJSP spokesman. The driver of the Toyota, Elvira Lopez-Mendoza, 35, of Camden, suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Cooper University Hospital, Goez said. One young boy in the Toyota was ejected and sustained fatal injuries, Goez said. He was pronounce…
UPDATE: Extricated Rockland Driver, Daughter, 2, Hospitalized In Route 287 Flying Tire Crash UPDATE: Extricated Rockland Driver, Daughter, 2, Hospitalized In Route 287 Flying Tire Crash
Update: Extricated Rockland Driver, Daughter, 2, Hospitalized In Route 287 Flying Tire Crash SEE ANYTHING? A seriously-injured Rockland County driver was flown out by medical chopper and his 2-year-old daughter was also hospitalized following a freak accident Thursday morning on Route 287, said NJ State Police, who were seeking witnesses. A wheel became dislodged from a northbound vehicle, bounded over the median and crashed into a southbound Ford Fusion in the area of Exit 58 just south of Skyline Drive in Oakland shortly before 8:30 a.m., Trooper Charles Marchan said. The Ford then struck the center and right barriers before careening into the woods off the highway, he said. So…
FREAK ACCIDENT: Driver Airlifted From Route 287 After Flying Tire Crash FREAK ACCIDENT: Driver Airlifted From Route 287 After Flying Tire Crash
Freak Accident: Driver Airlifted From Route 287 After Flying Tire Crash SEE ANYTHING? A seriously-injured Rockland County driver was flown out by medical chopper and his 2-year-old daughter was also hospitalized following a freak accident Thursday morning on Route 287, said NJ State Police, who were seeking witnesses. A wheel became dislodged from a northbound vehicle, bounded over the median and crashed into a southbound Ford Fusion in the area of Exit 58 just south of Skyline Drive in Oakland shortly before 8:30 a.m., Trooper Charles Marchan said. The Ford then struck the center and right barriers before careening into the woods off the highway, he said. So…
NJ Man, 21, Dies After Falling From Overpass Onto Garden State Parkway, Struck By SUV NJ Man, 21, Dies After Falling From Overpass Onto Garden State Parkway, Struck By SUV
NJ Man, 21, Dies After Falling From Overpass Onto Garden State Parkway, Struck By SUV A 21-year-old Union County man died when he fell from an overpass onto the Garden State Parkway and was struck by a car Thursday, authorities said. Joshua Goldberg, of Scotch Plains, was walking on the Oak Tree Road overpass in Woodbridge when he fell over, landing on the roadway near milepost 132.1 around 5:25 p.m., New Jersey State Police told NJ.com. Goldberg landed on a southbound SUV, the 45-year-old driver of which was able to pull over and remain at the scene,  NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said. The SUV driver, of Parlin, suffered minor injuries while Goldberg died at the scene…