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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
FAIR LAWN, NJ — The driver of a Buick Enclave SUV miraculously avoided serious injury after a late-night crash on Tuesday, July 1, that sent the vehicle careening off Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road and into a heavily wooded area along the Saddle River.
🚨 Dramatic Scene in Fair Lawn
According to officials, the vehicle was traveling at high speed before veering off the road and crashing deep into the woods. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad used chain saws to clear thick tree branches, allowing a heavy-duty tow truck to remove the severely damaged SUV.
⚠️ Safety Concerns
One of the crash’s most alarming outcomes was the damage to a safety marker for an underground high-pressure natural gas pipeline, raising additional safety and infrastructure concerns.
đźš“ Responding Agencies
Multiple emergency services responded to the incident, including:
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Fair Lawn Police Department
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Fair Lawn EMS
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Fair Lawn Fire Department
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Fair Lawn Rescue Squad
Fortunately, the driver sustained only minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, according to initial reports.
🛣️ Road Safety Reminder
This incident underscores the importance of safe driving, especially on high-speed roadways like Route 4. Emergency responders were able to mitigate the situation quickly, but the crash could have had far more severe consequences, especially considering the proximity to critical infrastructure.
đź“Ť Location:
Route 4 Eastbound near Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn.
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