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The Tractor Trailer’s Driver Flees Scene of 17 Paramus Accident

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, Two (2) minor injuries were reported following an early Sunday afternoon, 05/26, crash between a tractor trailer and an SUV on Route 17 southbound in Paramus that resulted in a downed utility pole and partial closure of Route 17 southbound. Paramus Police, Paramus Fire, and Paramus EMS responded to the incident. The tractor trailer’s driver fled the scene of the crash and was still at large late Sunday afternoon. Multiple tow trucks were required to remove the two (2) vehicles involved and the crash related debris. The Bergen County Hazmat Unit was summoned due to a crash related diesel fuel spill. Lane closures were expected to be in effect until sometime Sunday evening to facilitate replacement of the utility pole.

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4 thoughts on “The Tractor Trailer’s Driver Flees Scene of 17 Paramus Accident

  1. Driver either drunk or an illegal.

  2. Well at least the state DOT showed up. Because usually it’s Ridgewood PD, fire department, DPw,

  3. And what if this was northbound, and kids were playing at Schedler? Hum, what then???

  4. “And what if this was northbound, and kids were playing at Schedler? Hum, what then???
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    They’d have a cool story to tell their friends the next day at school.
    That’s what.
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    Any other questions?
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