Serious Motorcycle Collision on Linwood Avenue Sparks Urgent Multi-Agency Response
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Paramus NJ, A quiet Sunday afternoon in Paramus took a dramatic turn on May 3, 2026, when a high-impact collision between a motorcycle and an SUV sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Linwood Avenue East, right at the border of Paramus and Ridgewood, drawing a massive response from local emergency services.
Critical Injuries and Emergency Transport
The collision, involving a motorcycle and a Honda CRV, resulted in severe injuries for the motorcyclist. Local responders acted quickly to provide life-saving care on the scene:
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Urgent Care: A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital joined Ridgewood FD/EMS in the ambulance to provide advanced life support during transport.
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Hospitalization: The victim was rushed to the Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) main campus for emergency treatment.
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Other Occupants: Fortunately, the adult driver and juvenile passenger inside the Honda CRV appeared to be uninjured in the crash.
A Massive Multi-Agency Effort
The location of the crash on the Paramus-Ridgewood border required seamless coordination between several North Jersey departments. Agencies on the scene included:
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Paramus Police Department (Leading the investigation)
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Ridgewood Police & Fire Departments (FMBA Local 47)
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Paramus EMS (IAEP Local 201)
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The Valley Hospital Paramedics
Both the heavily damaged motorcycle and the Honda CRV were cleared from the roadway by a flatbed tow truck to allow traffic to resume on Linwood Avenue.
Safety Reminder for Linwood Avenue
Linwood Avenue is a major artery connecting Paramus and Ridgewood. Local authorities remind motorists to stay vigilant at intersections and be extra mindful of motorcyclists during the spring and summer months.
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