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Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck
Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck A fast-acting police officer responding to a crash dragged an unconscious Rockland County driver to safety moments before the man's minivan went up in flames. The minivan had slammed into a utility pole in New Jersey, splitting it at the base, on East Saddle River Road south of Lake Street just after midnight Thursday, Upper Saddle River Police Capt. Edward Kane said. The engine block was already starting to cook when Officer Tim Erstling arrived, Kane said. Erstling immediately pulled the 29-year-old driver from Pomona out and away from the minivan, the captain said. "Minutes later, the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo
Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo A single-vehicle crash into a telephone pole has closed a roadway while crews work to make repairs. The crash took place around 9:24 a.m. Thursday on Cherry Lane, said the Ramapo Police Department. One person received a minor injury during the crash, they added. As a result of the crash, a telephone pole with wires suffered significant damage. Orange & Rockland is on the scene to make repairs.  However, Cherry Lane will be closed between Heather Drive and Smith Hill Road for several hours while the repairs take place, police said.

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by Kathy Reakes