Heroes: Driver Extricated, Another Cited After SUVs Collide In New Milford

New Milford police and firefighters quickly came to the rescue of two drivers involved in a Tuesday crash that knocked an SUV onto its side, trapping one of them.

The crash occurred at Hoffman Ave and Boulevard in New Milford around noontime Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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Firefighters extricated the New Milford driver after his 2022 Hyundai Tucson got knocked on its side into a utility pole.
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Firefighters from New Milford and River Edge teamed up to extricated the driver after his SUV was rammed by another whose driver ran a stop sign, police said.
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All Points Towing removed both vehicles.
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Jerry DeMarco

09/05/2023 2:57 p.m.

A 66-year-old Moonachie woman driving a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder blew a stop sign at Hoffman Avenue and Boulevard and struck a 2022 Hyundai Tucson driven by a 63-year-old man from town around noontime Sept. 5, New MIlford Police Chief Brian Clancy said.

Firefighters from New Milford and River Edge extricated the Tuscon driver after his SUV was knocked on its side against a utility pole, the chief said.

He and the other motorist were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening, Clancy said.

"Officer Andrew Lignos pulled up to the scene seconds after it happened and did a great job assessing the situation and determining what was needed," the chief said. "Lt. John Moroney and Officer John Francin assisted with initial patient care until paramedics arrived."

Police issued a summons to the Nissan driver for ignoring a stop sign, he said.

All Points Towing removed both vehicles.

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