Route 17 Rollover: Driver, 21, Hospitalized, Summonsed

UPDATE: A 21-year-old driver who rolled his Charger on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights was hospitalized and given a summons, authorities said.

Responders included Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge police and firefighters, along with Carlstadt police and EMS units.
Photo Credit: *Hasbrouck Heights FD (FILE PHOTO)*

Jerry DeMarco

05/19/2023 2:37 p.m.

Northbound Route 17 was closed from Moonachie Avenue for about two hours after the Dodge and a BMW M34 collided just south of Franklin Avenue at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, May 18, Police Lt. John Behr said.

The Charger driver -- who lives in Mays Landing -- got out under his own steam and was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that the lieutenant said weren't considered life-threatening.

He received a summons for reckless driving, Behr said.

Two other vehicle occupants were cleared by medics. Belfi's Towing removed both vehicles.

Firefighters from Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge responded along with a BLS unit from Holy Name Medical Center and an ALS unit from HUMC.

Wood-Ridge and Carlstadt police assisted with traffic.

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