Morning Chaos: SUV Flips After Collision in Fair Lawn
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, a routine Wednesday morning in Fair Lawn, NJ, was interrupted by a dramatic motor vehicle accident requiring a multi-agency rescue effort. On December 10, 2025, a white-colored Toyota RAV4 was involved in a serious rollover crash at the intersection of Cedar Street and Central Avenue.
According to initial reports, the RAV4 first struck a parked pickup truck before flipping onto its passenger side, trapping the driver inside the vehicle.
Multi-Agency Rescue Effort
Fair Lawn Police officers were the first on the scene, successfully freeing the driver from the overturned SUV. The rescue effort involved a swift response from multiple local services, highlighting the coordinated readiness of Fair Lawn’s emergency teams:
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Fair Lawn Police Department: Led the extrication of the trapped driver.
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Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #2: Assisted in securing the scene and stabilizing the vehicle.
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Fair Lawn Rescue Squad: Provided technical support for the recovery.
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Fair Lawn EMS EMTs: Immediately attended to the crash victim.
The driver was reported to be alert and conscious when removed from the vehicle. Although further information regarding the victim’s status (e.g., whether they were released at the scene or hospitalized) was unavailable, their responsiveness at the time of the rescue is a positive sign.
The Aftermath: Damaged Vehicles and Traffic Disruption
The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles. A flatbed tow truck was required to right the overturned Toyota RAV4 before removing it from the scene. The parked pickup truck that was struck sustained heavy damage to its driver’s side, underscoring the force of the collision.
The incident caused temporary disruption at the busy Bergen County intersection as emergency personnel worked quickly and safely to clear the area and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Fair Lawn Police Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau is likely investigating the cause of the rollover. As always, drivers are reminded to exercise caution and maintain full attention, especially when navigating intersections and areas with parked vehicles.
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