Subaru Outback Loss of Control Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on South Walnut Street in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, A dramatic Thursday afternoon parking mishap in downtown Ridgewood resulted in multiple damaged vehicles and a heavy response from local emergency services.
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 23, 2026, emergency responders were dispatched to South Walnut Street in Ridgewood, NJ, following reports of a single-vehicle loss of control that turned into a multi-car collision.
Incident Details: What Happened on South Walnut Street?
According to preliminary reports, the driver of a Subaru Outback was attempting to pull into an angled parking space along South Walnut Street when they suddenly lost control of the vehicle.
The Subaru accelerated over the curb, traveled along the sidewalk, and crashed into nearby shrubbery. During the sequence of events, three parked vehicles sustained damage as a result of the collision.
Key details from the scene:
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Location: South Walnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ
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Date & Time: Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2026
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Vehicle Involved: Subaru Outback
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Impact: Jumped curb, traveled on sidewalk, struck shrubbery, damaged 3 parked cars
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Injuries: None reported
Emergency Response & Scene Clearance
The Ridgewood Police Department alongside Ridgewood FD/EMS (Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47) responded quickly to secure the scene, evaluate the driver, and ensure pedestrian safety along the busy corridor.
The Subaru Outback suffered severe structural damage during the crash and had to be towed from the location. Remarkably, despite the vehicle traveling down an active sidewalk, no pedestrians or driver injuries were reported.
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Another Subaru. I always wonder when I see their TV commercials showing the aftermath of an accident with the surviving family thanking their Subaru, “Did they cause the accident?”