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Cops ID NJ Pilot, Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash Cops ID NJ Pilot, Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash
Cops ID NJ Pilot, Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash Authorities have released the identities of both the pilot who survived and the passenger who died in a small plane crash that shut down Interstate 684 at the border of Fairfield, CT and Westchester, CT counties for hours. Kalmen Goldberger, 26, of Linden, NJ, had reported engine trouble before the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 went down in the center median of I-684 near Exit 2 in Harrison Thursday, Dec. 12 around 7:15 p.m., officials said. Goldberger survived, however, his passenger, Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of the Rockland County hamlet of Monsey, was pronounced dead at the sc…
Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (DEVELOPING) Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (DEVELOPING)
Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (Developing) Multiple crashes along I-78 have caused significant traffic disruptions, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. An initial crash on I-78 westbound near the New Jersey line was reported at 12:51 p.m., resulting in traffic delays. This disruption is expected to clear by 2:15 p.m., though updates are ongoing as of 1:29 p.m., according to authorities. A second multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-78 eastbound, approximately 1.1 miles east of Exit 67 for PA 412 near Hellertown/Bethlehem, at 1:16 p.m. This incident has caused lane restrictions and is ant…
Photos Show Tanker Trunk Hauling 8,500 Gallons Of Gas Crush 2 Cars In NJ, 5 Hospitalized Photos Show Tanker Trunk Hauling 8,500 Gallons Of Gas Crush 2 Cars In NJ, 5 Hospitalized
Photos Show Tanker Trunk Hauling 8,500 Gallons Of Gas Crush 2 Cars In NJ, 5 Hospitalized Police have provided an update and firefighters have shared photos of the crash involving a tanker truck and two passenger vehicles Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Bernardsville. One person was airlifted and four people were taken by ground to various hospitals after the crash with a 2018 Kenworth tractor-trailer loaded with 8,500 gallons of gasoline on Anderson Hill Road just north of Seney Drive around 8:20 a.m., Bernardsville police said. Wednesday morning 29 Fire along with @peapackgladstonefd were requested into Bernardsville for the fuel tanker on top of... Posted by Far Hills-Bedminster Fir…
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc across New Jersey on Friday, Aug. 9. As of 2:30 p.m., thousands of residents were without power and multiple roadways were closed due to downed wires and related crashes. The National Weather Service also issued a new tornado watch across North Jersey. An earlier watch for South Jersey and much of Pennsylvania has been lifted. Click here to see the counties covered by the new watch, in effect through 10 p.m. In Hackensack, nearly 500 PSE&G customers had lost power, and more than 450 in Maywood, as of 2:15 p.m. In Brick Township and Millstone…
60 Protestors Arrested In Demo That Shut Down I-676 In Philadelphia: State Police 60 Protestors Arrested In Demo That Shut Down I-676 In Philadelphia: State Police
60 Protestors Arrested In Demo That Shut Down I-676 In Philadelphia: State Police More than 60 people have been arrested in connection with a protest that completely shutdown I-676 in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, March 30, authorities said. The protestors were from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and ran onto the highway at Broad Street around 4 p.m., causing disruptions to traffic flow, Philadelphia police said at the time. On Sunday, March 31, Pennsylvania State Police released a list of towns and ages of those arrested, all who were charged with disorderly conduct. Thirty-nine of them were from Philadelphia with a others from Trappe, Downingtown, Lansd…
Six Hospitalized When Tractor Trailer Flips Onto Cars On Rt. 22 (UPDATE) Six Hospitalized When Tractor Trailer Flips Onto Cars On Rt. 22 (UPDATE)
Six Hospitalized When Tractor Trailer Flips Onto Cars On Rt. 22 (Update) Six people were hospitalized when a tractor-trailer overturned onto several vehicles in Warren County Monday, Aug. 14, police said. The Allentown-bound truck was cut off by another vehicle on Rt. 22 at St. James Avenue just before 12:50 p.m. in Pohatcong, local police said. The other vehicle collided with the truck and caused the truck to swerve off the road. The truck went off Rt. 22 and onto St. James Avenue where it crashed into three other cars and rolled over onto its side. A total of six people were transported to the hospital for multiple different injuries, all non-life-threa…
Box Truck Being Towed Tips Beneath Route 80 Overpass Box Truck Being Towed Tips Beneath Route 80 Overpass
Box Truck Being Towed Tips Beneath Route 80 Overpass A box truck tipped while being towed beneath a Route 80 overpass in Elmwood Park, jamming area traffic early Friday afternoon. Another tow was needed to straighten and remove the truck owned by Salerno's Custom Cabinetry in Saddle Brook from the corner of River Road and Market Street shortly after 1 p.m. No injuries were reported. Elmwood Park police and firefighters responded. Jo Fehl took the photos and contributed to this story. No injuries were reported.Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE
Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County
Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County Route 287 northbound in Morris County was closed due to a rollover that dumped fuel on the highway on Friday, June 2. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes south of exit 52 to NJ 23 in Montville 11:45 a.m., according to 511NJ: Overturned tractor trailer on I-287 northbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Montville Twp) 2 Center lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/as2nw6u3XT — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) June 2, 2023 Two of four center lanes were initially closed as crews responded to clear the scene. All lanes had closed as of 12:10 p.m. with traffic trickling by using the shoulder: …
UPDATE: Driver In Fatal Passaic River Bridge Crash On Route 3 Identified UPDATE: Driver In Fatal Passaic River Bridge Crash On Route 3 Identified
Update: Driver In Fatal Passaic River Bridge Crash On Route 3 Identified A driver who was killed in a chain-reaction crash on Route 3 was identified as a 46-year-old Kearny resident. A BMW X3 had become disabled and was stopped on the westbound Passaic River Bridge in Clifton when it was struck by a Subaru Impreza driven by Karen Garcia shortly before 5 a.m. last Thursday, Dec. 15. Garcia's Impreza was then broadsided by an oncoming Toyota Prius, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said in a joint release on Monday, Dec. 19. Garcia, who was extricated by firefighters, was later pronounced dead at Hackensack Unive…
Driver Hospitalized After U-Haul Overturns, Scatters Debris Across Route 80 (PHOTOS) Driver Hospitalized After U-Haul Overturns, Scatters Debris Across Route 80 (PHOTOS)
Driver Hospitalized After U-Haul Overturns, Scatters Debris Across Route 80 (Photos) A driver was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital after a U-Haul overturned and scattered debris across Route 80 Thursday morning, authorities said. The Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Company responded to the crash in the westbound lanes near milepost 6.7 shortly before 7:30 a.m. The driver was quickly extricated and had suffered minor injuries, the rescue company said. The driver was taken to Pocono Medical Center by St. Luke's/Knowlton EMS while crew members searched through piles of spilled debris to find the victim’s lost medications and other important documents. Two of three r…
Crash Causes Serious Injuries, Detours In Morris County: DEVELOPING Crash Causes Serious Injuries, Detours In Morris County: DEVELOPING
Crash Causes Serious Injuries, Detours In Morris County: Developing A crash with serious injuries was causing several detours in Morris County on Saturday evening, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 24 between Cliffwood Road and Fox Chase Road in Chester, police said on Facebook. Initial and unconfirmed reports requested Atlantic Air 3 medical helicopter to the scene around 6:15 p.m. Motorists were asked to plan alternate routes using Colby Farm Road to Route 206 to Fox Chase Road and/or North Road to South Road to Old Mill Road as police investigated the crash. **** Route 24 will be CLOSED between Cliffwood Road and Fox Chase Road until F…
UPDATE: Car Carrier Of Hybrids Catches Fire, Closes Route 17 (PHOTOS) UPDATE: Car Carrier Of Hybrids Catches Fire, Closes Route 17 (PHOTOS)
Update: Car Carrier Of Hybrids Catches Fire, Closes Route 17 (Photos) A car carrier loaded with hybrids caught fire, causing some major morning headaches on northbound Route 17. Special foam was needed to help extinguish the blaze, which apparently broke out in the brake system and spread early Wednesday, Sept. 28, Saddle River Police Chief Jason Cosgriff said. No one was injured, but many were inconvenienced when the northbound highway had to be shut down around 7:30 a.m. A special foam was needed.SADDLE RIVER FD "Rush-hour traffic was terrible," Cosgriff said. "The trailer had to be unloaded of all vehicles before they could all be towed."  Big Tows I…
Serious Crash With Up To Six Patients Shuts Route 78 Serious Crash With Up To Six Patients Shuts Route 78
Serious Crash With Up To Six Patients Shuts Route 78 A serious crash involving about six victims closed Route 78 overnight. The crash involved an overturned car and spanned both sides of the roadway in Berkeley Heights around 12:40 a.m., developing reports say. At least one person was seriously injured. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
DC Area Climate Protestors Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume DC Area Climate Protestors Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume
DC Area Climate Protestors Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume A July Fourth climate protest that halted traffic on the Capital Beltway has some activists upset, saying the backup caused even more pollution. Protestors kneeling on the road brought traffic to a complete standstill at Route 29 around 12:30 p.m. in Silver Spring, leading to the arrest of 14 people. Some activists say that the action of stopping traffic actually contributed to making the climate worse. Don't do this. Never protest anything in DC by sitting in the Interstate Capital Beltway or any road. All these climate protesters did was make the climate worse by backing up traffic 12…
Fireworks Light Up Highway When Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-287 Fireworks Light Up Highway When Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-287
Fireworks Light Up Highway When Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-287 A tractor trailer carrying fireworks overturned causing some to set off across the roadway on Interstate 287 late Sunday, June 26. Parts of the highway were closed near Exit 14 and Route 22 in Bridgewater as of Monday morning. No injuries were reported.
Serious Crash Causes Major Delays In Bethlehem: Police Serious Crash Causes Major Delays In Bethlehem: Police
Serious Crash Causes Major Delays In Bethlehem: Police Bethlehem Police are investigating a serious crash that shut down several local streets. The crash occurred on E. 4th Street at Emery Street during the afternoon on Thursday, June 9, police said. Westbound traffic was being detoured at Shimersville Rd. during the investigation, which is expected to last for several hours, the department said. Meanwhile, eastbound traffic on E. 4th Street was experiencing periodic stops during the detour as well. “Expect major delays and avoid the area if possible,” police said.
2-Car Crash Shuts Down Route 22, Damages Bridge 2-Car Crash Shuts Down Route 22, Damages Bridge
2-Car Crash Shuts Down Route 22, Damages Bridge UPDATE: A driver from Pennsylvania was more than three times the legal BAC limit when she crashed into a flatbed tow truck and caused serious damage to a bridge in Warren County, authorities said. ---------------------------------- A two-car crash brought traffic to a halt on Route 22 and damaged a bridge in the Phillipsburg area Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Lopatcong Township Fire Company responded to the crash in the westbound lanes on the bridge passing over Route 57 around 1:30 p.m., the department said. Emergency crews prevented an electrical fire by removing the batter…
Sussex County Man, 42, Airlifted In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 206 Sussex County Man, 42, Airlifted In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 206
Sussex County Man, 42, Airlifted In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 206 A 42-year-old Sussex County man was airlifted with serious injuries after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Route 206 Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed. Christopher A. Morales, of Newton, was driving southbound on Route 206 in a 2008 Jeep Patriot when he veered into the northbound lanes and crashed head-on into a 2013 Peterbilt tractor-trailer near the intersection of Brighton Road around 3:50 p.m., Andover Township police said. Morales was treated at the scene for head and leg injuries by Lakeland EMS and St. Clare's ALS before being airlifted to Morristown Medical Center via …
Flatbed Mounts Divider, Concrete Goes Flying In Collision With Garbage Truck In Fair Lawn Flatbed Mounts Divider, Concrete Goes Flying In Collision With Garbage Truck In Fair Lawn
Flatbed Mounts Divider, Concrete Goes Flying In Collision With Garbage Truck In Fair Lawn The cab of a flatbed tower mounted a concrete divider after colliding with a garbage truck Thursday morning in Fair Lawn. The driver for City-Wide Towing of Hawthorne said he was headed west on Broadway just past the Route 4/208 split when a car cut him off, pushing his rig into the back of garbage truck owned by Interstate Waste Services of Teaneck shortly after 10:15 a.m. The tow truck got hooked onto the garbage truck’s rear push bar and was turned sideways before it slammed into the median, sending concrete flying, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. A chuck of it struck a 2006 Nissan headed eas…
HEROES: Paramus Officers Rescue Driver In Fiery Crash On Route 17 Pedestrian Bridge HEROES: Paramus Officers Rescue Driver In Fiery Crash On Route 17 Pedestrian Bridge
Heroes: Paramus Officers Rescue Driver In Fiery Crash On Route 17 Pedestrian Bridge PHOTOS/VIDEO: Two Paramus police officers rescued a trapped driver whose out-of-control SUV climbed the steps of a Route 17 pedestrian bridge and caught fire. The 42-year-old motorist from Harriman, NY, told police his 2016 Range Rover hit something on the northbound highway shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. He lost control of the vehicle, which crashed onto the stairway of a highway pedestrian bridge just south of Linwood Avenue and burst into flames, Guidetti said. Officers Thomas Holden and Nicholas Perna arrived instantly, opened the rear hatch…
UPDATE: No Injuries In Gas Explosion, Fire In Englewood UPDATE: No Injuries In Gas Explosion, Fire In Englewood
Update: No Injuries In Gas Explosion, Fire In Englewood VIDEO: An explosion leveled an industrial building Wednesday morning in Englewood. "Thank God there's no fatalities, no injuries," Mayor Michael Wildes said. "Looks like a gas explosion." "The rear of the building was blown out and pretty much collapsed," Fire Chief Erik Enerson said. "No one was in the structure at the time." The explosion occurred in the mostly vacant low-slung building on Bancker Street just after 8:30 a.m.  A subsequent fire quickly went to three and then four alarms as authorities evacuated surrounding properties. "I heard the explosion, witnessed the ball of fire,…
'Dangerous, Reckless' Trump Caravan Clogs Garden State Parkway, Cuomo Bridge 'Dangerous, Reckless' Trump Caravan Clogs Garden State Parkway, Cuomo Bridge
'Dangerous, Reckless' Trump Caravan Clogs Garden State Parkway, Cuomo Bridge A caravan of cars sporting Trump 2020 and Israeli flags jammed up parts of North Jersey and Westchester County Sunday. Footage of the parade reportedly lead by a Jewish group in support of President Donald Trump shows drivers getting out of their cars and halting traffic on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and Garden State Parkway. The parade stopped briefly at rally in the West Nyack Palisades Center, but continued on toward another in Union County, reports say. The caravan backed the northbound side of the Garden State Parkway up nearly five miles, police said. JEWS FOR @realDonaldTru…
Massive Route 1&9 Tanker Fire Severely Burns Trucker, Guts Home Massive Route 1&9 Tanker Fire Severely Burns Trucker, Guts Home
Massive Route 1&9 Tanker Fire Severely Burns Trucker, Guts Home A trucker was badly burned when his tanker burst into flames after it was struck by another vehicle Friday night at a gas station off Route 1&9 in Elizabeth, responders said. Massive flames from the fully-involved truck fire at the BP station near Bayway Circle spread to and gutted a nearby two-family home on South Elmora Avenue around 8:30 p.m.  Nine people -- three of them children -- reportedly were displaced. The trucker was taken to Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Two other vehicles, as well as traffic lights and wires, were destroyed or damaged in the three-alarm b…
Bridges Along I-78 In Bedminster, Bridgewater To Be Replaced Bridges Along I-78 In Bedminster, Bridgewater To Be Replaced
Bridges Along I-78 In Bedminster, Bridgewater To Be Replaced The state Department of Transportation has begun work on replacing four bridges on I-78 in Bridgewater and Bedminster, a project that will take place in stages over the next three years in order to minimize traffic disruption, the agency said in a statement.  The bridges, which DOT said are in poor condition, carry traffic eastbound and westbound over Rt. 202/206 and over Washington Valley Road.  Beginning Monday and continuing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the right lane ad shoulder westbound near the bridges will be closed for milling and other work. When the work is completed…
Newark Police Looking For Driver Who Caused 3-Mile Vegetable Oil Spill Newark Police Looking For Driver Who Caused 3-Mile Vegetable Oil Spill
Newark Police Looking For Driver Who Caused 3-Mile Vegetable Oil Spill Police in Newark have released images of a truck that leaked a lengthy stream of cooking oil Tuesday, causing huge traffic headaches shortly before rush hour.  The spill happened around 3:40 p.m. on Stockton, Delancy, Adams and Thomas streets and Wilson Avenue, all in the city's Ironbound section. The slick left behind was estimated to be about three miles long.  Traffic in the area was snarled as the fire department and Essex County personnel covered the slick with sand to make streets passable.  Police have released images of the vehicle (see below).  Police Seek the Public's Help …