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Motorcyclist Killed In Hunterdon County Crash ID'ed: Authorities Motorcyclist Killed In Hunterdon County Crash ID'ed: Authorities
Motorcyclist Killed In Hunterdon County Crash ID'ed: Authorities Kacy Cook, a 23-year-old Whitestation resident, was killed in a crash in Franklin Township on Sunday, May 26, authorities said. At 11 a.m.,  Quakertown Fire Company, Hunterdon Medical Center Paramedics and Franklin Township Police were dispatched to Croton Road after Cook's motorcycle went off the roadway and struck a pole, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. We lost my son, Kacy Cook. He died yesterday in a motorcycle accident. He was a good man and a great son and will live in my heart forever. Posted by Brian Cook on Monday, May 27, 2024 Cook was taken to Hun…
Brush Fire Burns Four Acres In Hunterdon County: FD Brush Fire Burns Four Acres In Hunterdon County: FD
Brush Fire Burns Four Acres In Hunterdon County: FD Wet weather didn't stop some brush from burning in Hunterdon County on Sunday, March 24, authorities said. At 4 p.m. firefighters responded to Pittstown Road for a brush fire, the Quakerstown Fire Company said. Firefighters arrived and found four acres of a field burning, resulting in the New Jersey Forest Fire Service utilizing a controlled burn to help extinguish the blaze, officials said.  It took 20 minutes for the blaze to be contained, firefighters said
Car Crashes Into Hunterdon County Home: Quakertown FD Car Crashes Into Hunterdon County Home: Quakertown FD
Car Crashes Into Hunterdon County Home: Quakertown FD A car crashed into a home in Alexandria Township on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Quakertown Fire Company said. Firefighters and EMS responded to a residence on Manor Way on a report of the crash, firefighters said. The Hunterdon County Technical Rescue Task Force was also called to the scene to assist in shoring up the home, firefighters said. On Wednesday afternoon, QFC Fire and EMS crews were sent to a residence on Manor Way in Alexandria Twp to “check the... Posted by Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue on Thursday, January 11, 2024 The driver was taken to Hunt…
Two-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Hunterdon County Barn (PHOTOS) Two-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Hunterdon County Barn (PHOTOS)
Two-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Hunterdon County Barn (Photos) A two-alarm blaze ripped through a Hunterdon County barn and extended into two adjacent buildings on Monday afternoon, Oct. 16, responders said. The fire broke out in the village of Sergeantsville shortly after 12 p.m., prompting a response from crews in Quakertown and Stockton. Firefighters found the barn fully engulfed in flames that required more than 3,000 gallons of water to douse. Meanwhile, a special call supplemented the municipal water source in the area, the Quakertown Fire Company said. Crews operated at the scene for about 90 minutes. Scroll down to view additional photos of…
One Flown To Trauma Center After 2-Car Crash In Hunterdon County One Flown To Trauma Center After 2-Car Crash In Hunterdon County
One Flown To Trauma Center After 2-Car Crash In Hunterdon County One person had to be flown to a nearby trauma center Thursday, June 29 following a two-car crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the afternoon crash at Perryville and Cooks Cross Road in Union Township. Serious injuries prompted the need for a New Jersey State Police NorthStar helicopter, which landed at St. Catherine’s Church and transported the victim to a trauma center for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, QFC and Pattenburg Rescue Squad as well as HMC Paramedics were dispatched to a two car MVA with... Posted by Quakertown NJ…
Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Fallen Tree In Hunterdon County Roadway Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Fallen Tree In Hunterdon County Roadway
Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Fallen Tree In Hunterdon County Roadway A driver was hospitalized after hitting a tree that had fallen into a Hunterdon County roadway due to the heavy winds and thunderstorms that rattled the area overnight on Tuesday, June 27, responders said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the accident on Rt. 579 north of Pittstown around 4 a.m. A driver struck the fallen tree and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. “Use caution on the roads this morning as numerous hazards remain from overnight storms,” the Quakertown Fire Company said. Use caution on the roads this morning as numerou…
Pair Flown In Hunterdon County ATV Crash Pair Flown In Hunterdon County ATV Crash
Pair Flown In Hunterdon County ATV Crash Two people were airlifted to the hospital in an ATV crash Friday, Feb. 24 in Hunterdon County. The Quakertown Fire Company, EMS and HMC paramedics responded to the crash off Everittstown Road in Alexandria around 5:40 p.m., firefighters said. There, they found two people with multiple injuries. The victims were taken in an off-road transport vehicle to a landing zone at Sky Manor Airport, where medical chopper awaited. Both victims were flown to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick.
Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Plows Into Hunterdon County Barn Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Plows Into Hunterdon County Barn
Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Plows Into Hunterdon County Barn A driver was taken to a nearby hospital after their vehicle barreled into a barn in Hunterdon County Monday evening, authorities said. The vehicle — appearing to be a Ford Explorer —crashed into the barn on Pittstown Road in Pittstown shortly after 7 p.m., according to the Quakertown Fire Company, which responded alongside local EMS units. The driver was able to self-extricate before being taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, QFC said. On Monday night just after 7pm, QFC Fire and EMS units were sent to Pittstown Road in the hamlet of Pittstown f…
Woman Airlifted After Falling Off Horse In Hunterdon County Cornfield Woman Airlifted After Falling Off Horse In Hunterdon County Cornfield
Woman Airlifted After Falling Off Horse In Hunterdon County Cornfield A woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital after falling off of a horse in Hunterdon County Friday morning, state police said. Troopers responded to the accident in a cornfield near School House and Airport Roads in Alexandria just before 9:55 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told DailyVoice.com. The woman was found conscious and taken to a nearby hospital via Atlantic Air 1 medical helicopter. The Quakertown Fire Company also assisted at the scene. QFC Fire and EMS units are clearing an equestrian accident in Alexandria Twp that required the services of aeromedical... Posted by Quaker…
Two Hospitalized Following Hunterdon County Rollover Crash Two Hospitalized Following Hunterdon County Rollover Crash
Two Hospitalized Following Hunterdon County Rollover Crash Two victims were hospitalized following a rollover crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the wreck near Lower Landsdown and Sidney Road in Franklin Township around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, the department said. Crew members worked to rescue the two trapped victims while mitigating on-scene hazards. ALSO SEE: One Dead, 2 More Hurt As Car Carrier Runs Red Light, Hits Van At Hunterdon County Intersection The victims were safely extricated and taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, the fire depart…
Deck Staining Rags Cause 2nd Hunterdon County House Fire In Weeks (PHOTOS) Deck Staining Rags Cause 2nd Hunterdon County House Fire In Weeks (PHOTOS)
Deck Staining Rags Cause 2nd Hunterdon County House Fire In Weeks (Photos) The cause of a weekend fire in Hunterdon County was attributed to several rags that were used to stain a deck, marking the second fire from the same cause in a matter of weeks, authorities said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the blaze on Pittstown Road in Franklin Township during the afternoon on Saturday, July 16. Upon arrival, the fire was nearly out — though a follow-up inspection determined that the house had gone up in flames as a result of several rags that were used for deck staining, the department said. Meanwhile, another fire that was reported within the last five wee…
Pilot Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Plane Crash (UPDATE) Pilot Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Plane Crash (UPDATE)
Pilot Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Plane Crash (Update) A pilot was hospitalized following a plane crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Troopers responded to Sky Manor Airport in Alexandria Township just before 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. The pilot self-extricated as the aircraft crashed into a field just off Sky Manor Road and was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Quakertown Fire Company, which also responded. A small fuel leak required the assistance of the Hunterdon County Health Department and HazMat Team, as well as C…
Victim Flown To Trauma Center Following Hunterdon ATV Crash Victim Flown To Trauma Center Following Hunterdon ATV Crash
Victim Flown To Trauma Center Following Hunterdon ATV Crash A victim was flown to a nearby trauma center following an ATV crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the crash in Franklin Township on Sunday, May 29. Initial reports stated that the accident occurred on Oak Grove Road shortly before 9:40 p.m. A NorthStar medical helicopter was requested to land at Sky Manor Airport to take the victim to a local trauma center for treatment of multiple injuries. Assisting agencies include the Franklin Township Police Department and HMC Paramedics.
Victim Airlifted Following Serious Motorcycle Crash In Hunterdon County Victim Airlifted Following Serious Motorcycle Crash In Hunterdon County
Victim Airlifted Following Serious Motorcycle Crash In Hunterdon County One person was flown to a nearby hospital Wednesday evening after a serious crash involving a car and motorcycle in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The crash occurred near Pittstown Road and Baker Road in Franklin Township shortly before 5:30 p.m., according to the Quakertown Fire Company. Emergency crews responded within five minutes and found a trauma patient requiring transportation, the department said. A NorthSTAR medical helicopter landed at Sky Manor Airport to take the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of traumatic injuries. The scene was cleared within an hour, the d…
Carbon Monoxide Scare Evacuates Hunterdon County ShopRite Carbon Monoxide Scare Evacuates Hunterdon County ShopRite
Carbon Monoxide Scare Evacuates Hunterdon County ShopRite A carbon monoxide scare evacuated a Hunterdon County ShopRite Thursday morning, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to the Franklin Township store and confirmed elevated CO levels, the Quakertown Fire Company said. Additional crews from Annandale and High Bridge were requested to help conduct an “exhaustive search” of the building and narrow down the possible sources of the leak, QFC said. Meanwhile, an ambulance from South Branch responded as mutual aid, the fire company said. Ultimately, an outside contractor solved the problem and ensured that the store was safe for re-entry, …
Pickup Truck Driver, 26, Airlifted In Fiery Hunterdon County Crash Pickup Truck Driver, 26, Airlifted In Fiery Hunterdon County Crash
Pickup Truck Driver, 26, Airlifted In Fiery Hunterdon County Crash A pickup truck driver was airlifted with serious injuries Sunday following a fiery crash in Hunterdon County, state police said. David Burton, 26, was behind the wheel of a Chevy Colorado when it ran off the right side of the road, hit a sign and several trees on Route 579 southbound near milepost 30.1 in Alexandria Township just after 8 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The truck then caught fire, causing Burton serious injuries, Curry said. Burton, of Pittstown, was extricated from the vehicle by the Quakertown Fire Company before being airlifted via Northstar to Lehigh Val…
Burn Victim Airlifted As Fire Ravages Flemington Apartment Complex Burn Victim Airlifted As Fire Ravages Flemington Apartment Complex
Burn Victim Airlifted As Fire Ravages Flemington Apartment Complex One person was airlifted with severe burns as a fire ripped through and caused serious damage to a Flemington apartment complex Monday evening, authorities confirmed. The 3-alarm blaze broke out in the Hunter Hills complex on North Main Street just after 9:15 p.m., according to initial reports and confirmed by several responding fire departments on social media. Tonight’s fire consisted of CFD being toned out as the RIT team to Flemington Boro for a working apartment fire. Squad... Posted by Clinton Fire Department on Monday, November 22, 2021 Two borough police officers were first at …
Hunterdon County Volunteer Firefighters Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash Hunterdon County Volunteer Firefighters Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
Hunterdon County Volunteer Firefighters Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash Two volunteer firefighters in Hunterdon County were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday night, authorities said. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to the scene on Pittstown Road in Franklin Township around 9 p.m. and found both victims suffering from significant injuries, the department said. Both victims — “active and dedicated” volunteers at the Quakertown Fire Company — were taken to local trauma centers for treatment. Assisting agencies include Franklin Township police, HMC Paramedics and HCC 911 operators. Several volunteers responded to the scene from their homes as…
Victim Airlifted With Serious Injuries After Falling From Roof In Hunterdon County [Developing] Victim Airlifted With Serious Injuries After Falling From Roof In Hunterdon County [Developing]
Victim Airlifted With Serious Injuries After Falling From Roof In Hunterdon County [Developing] A victim was airlifted with serious injuries after falling from a roof in Hunterdon County Monday afternoon, developing reports say. The Quakertown Fire Company responded to Cherryville Road in Franklin Township to assist with the transportation of a trauma patient and cleared the scene around 2:45 p.m., according to a post on its Facebook page. QFC units just cleared a scene in the Cherryville section of Franklin Twp where a medical helicopter was summoned for a... Posted by Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue on Monday, September 20, 2021 The Medevac was requested for a patient…
PHOTOS: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack' PHOTOS: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack'
Photos: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack' An “initial aggressive attack” helped fire crews from Milford and surrounding departments to quickly douse a blaze that tore through a Hunterdon County home Wednesday morning. Milford Fire Company Station 92 arrived within minutes at the scene of the blaze on Mt. Pleasant Road in Holland Township around 6 a.m., the department said. After placing two 1 3/4 inch lines into the Delta side and basement, the fire was quickly placed under control as a result of the “initial aggressive attack,” authorities said. Holland Township, 551 am ,Structure Fire ,Mutual Aid with Holland Fire Posted by…
PHOTOS: Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Hunterdon County High-Elevation Blaze PHOTOS: Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Hunterdon County High-Elevation Blaze
Photos: Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Hunterdon County High-Elevation Blaze One firefighter was hospitalized after battling a high-elevation blaze at a Hunterdon County home, authorities said. More than a dozen fire companies provided mutual aid at the blaze, which broke out at a home on Old Mountain Road in Clinton around 1:20 p.m. on April 20, the Township of Clinton Division of Fire said. Seven-hundred feet of large diameter hosing was laid out to reach the fully involved fire, which was set back far off the road on steep terrain, authorities said. Four firefighters were evaluated at the scene with one hospitalized and released, authorities said. The following…
Authorities ID Man Who Died In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire Authorities ID Man Who Died In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire
Authorities ID Man Who Died In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire Authorities have identified Sunday's victim of a Hunterdon County fire at a housing complex for disabled residents. Thomas A. Mahoney, 62, was found with serious burns inside his apartment at The Meadows at Oldwick, around 6:40 a.m., Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams said in a joint release with local police. The blaze broke out in the kitchen of Mahoney's unit at the independent living facility, authorities said. Mahoney was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. “Our condolences go out to Mr. Mahoney’s family and friends during this difficult …