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Posted on March 2, 2017 January 21, 2019

Teen who sued her father following car crash reportedly awarded $4.1M

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By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on March 01, 2017 at 1:29 PM, updated March 01, 2017 at 4:57 PM

HACKENSACK — A teenage girl who sued her father after he caused a car crash that allegedly left her with permanent spinal injuries has been awarded $4.1 million by a jury, according to a report.

The then 14-year-old was riding in the back seat on Feb. 23, 2013, when her father blew through a stop sign at the corner of Atwood Avenue and North Summit Street in Tenafly, NJLawJournal.com said.

The girl suffered two herniated discs in her neck and one in her back. The teen will have spinal surgery since she is still in pain despite undergoing therapy and acupuncture, the report said.

https://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/03/teen_who_sued_father_following_car_accident_report.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured

Posted on January 4, 2017 January 4, 2017

N.J. traffic fatalities soared in 2016 with 607 deaths

Vehicle Rollover Crash blocks Traffic on Ridgewood Washington Twp Boarder

file photo by Boyd Loving

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on January 04, 2017 at 9:58 AM, updated January 04, 2017 at 11:58 AM

TRENTON — More than 600 people died in traffic accidents on New Jersey’s roadways last year, 8 percent more than in 2015 and the most deaths seen since 2011, according to preliminary State Police statistics.

After dropping to a 20-year low in 2013 when 542 people died in crashes and collisions, the fatalities have been steadily climbing, according to state police data released Tuesday.

In 2015, 562 died in vehicular accidents – six more than the previous year. But in 2016, 607 people, or 45 more, died in 2016.

https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_traffic_fatalities_soared_in_2016.html?ath=9c46bfc08d76232bb5a5e00eeaf0bfa2#cmpid=nsltr_stryheadline

Posted on November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016

Northern Parkway Crash Leads to Two Persons Injured in Ridgewood

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

November 28,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) persons were injured during a crash in which a Jeep traveling southbound on Northern Parkway in Ridgewood struck a vehicle backing out of a driveway at 576 Northern Parkway on Sunday evening, 11/27. One (1) person was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital, the other victim refused medical aid at the scene. Both vehicles were heavily damaged, however only the Jeep was removed from the scene by tow truck; the other vehicle remained disabled in the driveway from which it was backing out. Ridgewood PD, FD and EMS personnel were all dispatched to the scene.

Posted on May 2, 2016 May 2, 2016

Valleau Cemetery Crash Detoured Traffic for Hours in Ridgewood

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

May 2,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The male driver and male passenger of a 1996 Toyota 4 Runner sustained non life threatening injuries in an early Sunday, 05/01, afternoon roll over crash in front of the Valleau Cemetery, 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to the incident along with a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital. Both victims were transported to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. The vehicle was righted and removed by a flatbed tow truck. Traffic on East Glen Avenue in the vicinity of the crash was detoured until after the vehicle was removed.

Posted on December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015

5 Car Pile up in Front of Paramus Catholic Results in Minor Injuries

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December 2,2015

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, A five (5) vehicle crash in front of Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Road, Paramus, resulted in minor injuries to at least two (2) drivers on Tuesday evening, 12/01. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Paramus Road, at the jug handle turn for Paramus Catholic. Two (2) vehicles were heavily damaged and were removed by tow trucks. Paramus EMS responded along with Paramus PD. All of the victims refused medical treatment beyond whatever first aid was provided at the scene. Paramus PD is investigating the incident, which was reported shortly after 7 PM. Heavy rain was falling at the time of the crash.

Posted on August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015

Driver Loses Control and Hits Tree in Ridgewood

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Driver Loses Control and Hits Tree in Ridgewood
August 30,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , The female driver of an older model Honda CRV sustained non-life threatening injuries after losing control of her vehicle, which then left the roadway, striking a fence and a tree at approximately 9:00 AM Sunday, 08/30 in front of 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood.

The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood PD is investigating the cause of the crash. The wrecked vehicle was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

Posted on November 13, 2014 June 27, 2021

Crash propels vehicle onto lawn in Ridgewood

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Crash propels vehicle onto lawn in Ridgewood
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9:48 AM

Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a silver colored 4-door Toyota Corolla sustained a minor injury after her vehicle collided with a Ford pickup truck at the intersection of Godwin and South Murray Avenues in Ridgewood on Thursday morning, 11/13. The crash impact sent the Toyota up onto a short retaining wall associated with the lawn of a nearby home. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The injured driver refused medical assistance. Ridgewood PD, EMS, and FD responded.

Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving

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Posted on October 28, 2014 June 27, 2021

Mercedes driver taken into custody after backing into retaining wall

Mercedes driver taken into custody after backing into retaining wall
October 27, 2014
Boyd A. Loving
6:00 PM

Ridgewood NJ, The male driver of a 4-door Mercedes Benz sedan was taken into custody by several Ridgewood PD uniformed patrol officers late Monday afternoon after backing his vehicle into a retaining wall in front of the Kings Supermarket at 112 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. No one was injured in the crash, which occurred at 4:15 PM. A flatbed tow truck removed the vehicle from the scene. Traffic was slowed in both directions on North Maple Avenue while police & the tow truck driver worked. Police on location would not say why the driver was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car. However, the individual was observed staggering along the sidewalk after officers removed him from his vehicle.

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Posted on October 27, 2014 October 27, 2014

Mercedes driver injured after rear ending van in Ridgewood

Mercedes driver injured after rear ending van in Ridgewood
October 27,2014
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Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a silver 4-door Mercedes Benz sedan was transported to The Valley Hospital complaining of chest pain following a crash in which she rear ended a commercial van in front of 195 South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood on Monday afternoon at approximately 1:00 PM. The van driver was uninjured. South Maple Avenue between Spring Avenue and Prospect Street was closed while the crash scene was cleared. The Mercedes was removed by a flatbed tow truck; the van was able to be driven away from the scene. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS responded along with a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital. A minor fluid spill was attended to by FD personnel.

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Posted on October 26, 2014 October 26, 2014

Drivers are becoming more dangerous

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Drivers are becoming more dangerous

OCTOBER 24, 2014 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014, 9:58 AM
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
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Drivers are more dangerous today
Linda Moran

To the Editor:

We all know that over the years, traffic has gotten heavier and drivers have not adjusted their patience level. Instead, one might say that we’ve all adjusted to the impatience. But perhaps the extent of the hurriedness is never more obvious than when you are teaching a teenager to drive. This is my third child I’m teaching to drive, and again, I am appalled at the behavior of drivers, and not just at any old time of day, but during school dropoff hours, when many of those drivers are school parents themselves, and those who aren’t parents should know better – it’s hard to overlook the buses, crossing guards and kids with backpacks.

Recently, as my son was driving west on East Glen Avenue getting ready to turn onto Van Dien, an SUV came up behind him, crossed the double yellow line, and passed us. I shudder to think what would have happened had there been kids in that crosswalk by Benjamin Franklin Middle School.

Even if my son had been a pokey new driver, which is well within acceptability, there is no excuse, but in fact he had been doing the speed limit. Apparently that wasn’t good enough for Mister SUV.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-letters-to-the-editor/letter-drivers-are-becoming-more-dangerous-1.1117448#sthash.yiXrxMay.dpuf

Posted on October 24, 2014 June 27, 2021

Driver plows straight through Ridgewood garage and keeps going

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Driver plows straight through Ridgewood garage and keeps going
October 24,2014
Boyd A. Loving
5:29 PM

Ridgewood NJ, A Walthery Avenue, Ridgewood resident drove her Lexus sedan into her driveway, through a closed door of a detached garage, out the back wall of the garage, into a neighbor’s back yard, into another neighbor’s chain link fence, then turned around in a back yard, drove down a driveway, onto a street, turned around a corner, and then back into her own driveway where she parked. Ridgewood PD, EMS, FD, and code inspection all responded to the driver’s 911 telephone call reporting the accident. There were no witnesses to the event. The driver was uninjured. The vehicle sustained moderate to heavy front end and undercarriage damage. The code inspector deemed the garage structurally sound, despite the heavily damaged back wall. An investigation as to the crash’s cause remains under investigation by Ridgewood PD.

Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving

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Posted on July 22, 2014 June 27, 2021

Driver escapes injury after car hits tree in Ridgewood

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Driver escapes injury after car hits tree in Ridgewood
July 22,2014
Boyd A. Loving
2:15 AM

Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a white Nissan Altima escaped injury after losing control of her vehicle and hitting a tree in Ridgewood early Tuesday morning, 07/22. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Kensignton Drive at approximately 1:30 AM. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle; the tree remained standing. Response by Ridgewood PD. The vehicle sustained heavy front end damage and was removed by a tow truck. No summonses were issued to the driver who may have swerved to avoid hitting a deer.

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Posted on June 26, 2014 June 25, 2014

Afternoon Crash in Ridgewood

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Afternoon Crash in Ridgewood
June 25,2014
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4:46 PM

Ridgewood NJ, The driver of white 4-door sedan lost control of her vehicle on North Van Dien Avenue near Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood shortly after 3 PM on Wednesday, 06/25 and crashed into a utility pole.

No one was injured in the crash, nor was there any loss of electric service in the area, but the vehicle sustained damages necessitating its removal by a flatbed tow truck.

Ridgewood PD investigated the mishap. Uniformed Ridgewood PD officer seen in photos is Patrol Officer Robert Hirsch.