Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (Update)

A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Moonachie was hospitalized after he was ejected during a rear-end crash early Tuesday with a Tesla on Route 17, authorities said.

Two lanes were closed and one open following the Wednesday morning crash on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights.
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Jerry DeMarco

05/07/2024 10:30 a.m.

The May 7 morning rush was well underway when the motorcyclist rammed the other vehicle from behind just south of the busy Franklin Avenue intersection around 7:30 a.m.

He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that didn't appear to be life-threatening, Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John Behr said.

A lane of traffic was able to pass, while two remained closed, as the scene was cleared and an investigation begun.

Holy Name Medical Center BLS, Hackensack University Medical Center ALS and borough police and firefighters responded. Port Authority police assisted with traffic.

Summons will depend on the outcome of an investigation into the cause of the crash.

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