Elderly Victim Airlifted in Critical Condition After Raging Woodcliff Lake Vehicle Fire
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A quiet Saturday in Bergen County turned into a scene of urgent rescue and a high-level investigation after a vehicle was engulfed in flames, leaving an elderly man fighting for his life.
Emergency Response on Campbell Avenue
At approximately 12:08 p.m. on April 18, 2026, first responders were dispatched to Campbell Avenue in Woodcliff Lake following reports of a vehicle fire. Woodcliff Lake police and firefighters arrived to find a vehicle heavily involved in flames.
While fire crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, they discovered an elderly male victim who had sustained life-threatening injuries.
Critical Airlift to Hackensack University Medical Center
Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, emergency personnel requested a medevac helicopter. The man was stabilized on-site before being airlifted in critical condition to the trauma center at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Arson Task Force Joins Investigation
Because of the nature of the fire and the critical injuries involved, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) was notified immediately. Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer confirmed that the BCPO Arson Task Force has launched a joint investigation with the Woodcliff Lake Police Department.
As of Saturday evening, detectives and arson investigators remained on the scene, meticulously processing the vehicle to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
The investigation is currently classified as ongoing, and authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or indicated if foul play is suspected.
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