One Critical Following Head-On Route 59 Garbage Truck Crash In Hillburn

Police are investigating a serious head-on crash on Route 59 in Hillburn that took place early in the morning

One person is critical following a crash with a garbage truck.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

One injured in crash with a garbage truck.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

02/11/2019 12:25 p.m.

The crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11 when a northbound garbage truck swerved into the southbound lane of Route 59 striking a small sedan head-on, Ramapo Police said.

The truck pushed the car into a parking lot adjacent to Route 59.

The sedan's driver, of Warwick, was extricated by Tallman, Hillburn and Suffern Fire departments. He was taken by Ramapo Valley Ambulance to Hackensack Medical Center in critical condition, police said.

The roadway was closed for a couple of hours as police investigated the incident.

The Department of Transportation will inspect the garbage truck as part of the investigation.

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