Truck Rolls On GSP Ramp At Route 17

A large truck rolled over and blocked the exit ramp from the southbound Garden State Parkway to southbound Route 17 southbound in Paramus during the post-July 4th morning rush.

GSP exit at Route 17 in Paramus.
Photo Credit: *Boyd A. Loving*

Southbound Garden State Parkway ramp to southbound Route 17 in Paramus.
Photo Credit: *Boyd A. Loving*

Jerry DeMarco

07/06/2020 9:48 a.m.

The driver got out under his own steam before responders arrived and was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening.

It was unclear whether summonses would be issued, given the truck size.

Trucks with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from the Parkway north of Exit 105. Violators face up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $500 or both.

Paramus police, firefighters and EMS assisted State Police from the Bloomfield barracks at the scene.

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