photos courtesy of Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, a young child sustained a serious head injury in a two-vehicle collision late Monday afternoon on July 29. The accident occurred on North Maple Avenue near First Street, involving a van and a BMW coupe.
Immediate Response and Medical Attention
Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS promptly transported the injured child to The Valley Hospital. The extent of the injury required swift medical attention to ensure the best possible care for the young victim.
Investigation and Traffic Control
The Ridgewood Police Department conducted a thorough investigation into the cause of the collision. Both vehicles involved in the crash were towed from the scene. Additionally, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department assisted with traffic control to manage the situation and ensure the safety of other drivers in the area.
Community Impact
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance. The community’s thoughts are with the injured child and their family during this challenging time.
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Just wait until all the apartments in Hohokus on that corner are completed… and the apartments at the old ford dealership are.
Judging by the looks of things, it would appear that the BMW was making a turn from First St. onto Maple Ave. and the minivan was continuing south from Sheridan Ave. onto Maple Ave.
That’s a blind (and dangerous!) turn if there are cars parked on the west side of Maple Ave.
Traveling through there SLOWLY would likely have prevented this…