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DWI Motorcyclist Arrested After Crash With Deer In Sussex County: Cops DWI Motorcyclist Arrested After Crash With Deer In Sussex County: Cops
DWI Motorcyclist Arrested After Crash With Deer In Sussex County: Cops A DWI motorcyclist was cited after a crash with a deer on Friday, Oct. 13 in Sussex County, authorities said. Adam C. Ralli, 32, of Newton, had struck a deer and appeared to be intoxicated when Byram Township police officers arrived on scene at Roseville Road around 10:45 p.m., Byram police said. Ralli failed several field sobriety tests and was arrested and transported to the station where he consented to and failed two breath tests. Ralli was charged with DWI, careless driving, and reckless driving. He was released pending a court date.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Goose That Flew Into Car Windshield Dies, Parkway Driver Injured Goose That Flew Into Car Windshield Dies, Parkway Driver Injured
Goose That Flew Into Car Windshield Dies, Parkway Driver Injured A driver sustained minor injuries and a goose was killed after it flew into the car's windshield on the Garden State Parkway in Woodcliff Lake Thursday evening. The bird went through the windshield of a Toyota Corolla near milepost 169.8 around 7:10 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. The goose was killed on impact and the 27-year-old driver -- from Massachusetts -- was taken to The Valley Hospital with non life-threatening injuries, Goez said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hillsdale Fire Chief Hits Deer, Tumbles Down Cliff Riding Motorcycle In Rockland Hillsdale Fire Chief Hits Deer, Tumbles Down Cliff Riding Motorcycle In Rockland
Hillsdale Fire Chief Hits Deer, Tumbles Down Cliff Riding Motorcycle In Rockland Hillsdale's fire chief survived a motorcycle crash with only a busted ankle after hitting a deer and tumbling down a cliff at Harriman State Park. Chief Tom Kelley was scheduled for ankle surgery on Saturday. Otherwise, he said, he's fine. Kelley, 49, was wearing all the necessary protective gear -- including high boots, gloves and a sturdy helmet -- which he said made the difference when he struck the deer on scenic 7 Lakes Drive. "I'm OK," Kelley said while fielding a steady stream of calls and messages Friday from friends, colleagues and others in his room at Hackensack University …

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by Jerry DeMarco