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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
FAIR LAWN, NJ – A woman suffered a serious head injury after her white Honda CRV crashed through a wooden guardrail and chain-link fence before plunging off a 12-15-foot retaining wall behind a car wash on Maple Avenue Thursday afternoon, July 24.
The accident occurred at 22-40 Maple Avenue, where the late-model SUV barreled through a protective barrier in the rear of the car wash. After breaching the fence, the vehicle soared off the concrete block wall and landed head-on into the surface below.
🚨 No Bystanders Injured at Nearby Park
The “landing zone” is part of a popular public park, but fortunately, no park visitors were harmed during the incident.
According to unconfirmed reports, a Fair Lawn police officer on patrol in the park, equipped with body and dash cameras, may have witnessed the crash in real time.
🏥 Driver Hospitalized with Serious Injuries
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the injured driver by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. A hospital paramedic team accompanied the ambulance to provide advanced care during transit.
đźš“ Investigation & Cleanup
The battered Honda CRV was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. The Fair Lawn Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash, including whether medical issues, mechanical failure, or driver error played a role.
đź“° Community Safety Reminder
Authorities remind drivers to remain vigilant, especially in areas with sharp turns, elevated barriers, or nearby pedestrian zones.
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