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Oh My Dear: Deer Falls Form Overpass onto SUV in Paramus

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Freak Accident: Deer Falls from Garden State Parkway Overpass, Smashing SUV and Trapping Driver

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Paramus NJ, A bizarre and terrifying wildlife accident on a major North Jersey roadway left a local driver trapped inside her vehicle after a deer fell from an overpass directly onto her SUV.

The unusual crash, which occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, highlights the unpredictable hazards wildlife can pose to motorists traveling near wooded highway corridors in Bergen County.

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Mayor DiPiazza Unveils Bold Plan to Make Paramus the Safest Walking Town in NJ

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Paramus Pedestrian Safety Overhaul: 600 Sidewalks, Lower School Speed Limits, and New High-Tech Crosswalks

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PARAMUS, NJ — Big changes are coming to the streets of Paramus. Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council have unveiled a comprehensive safety initiative designed to protect pedestrians, students, and commuters alike. From a massive sidewalk restoration project to stricter school zone enforcement, the administration is prioritizing a “safety-first” infrastructure.

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Route 17 Midnight Crash: 20-Year-Old Trapped After BMW Hits Tree and Pole

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Dramatic Midnight Rescue: 20-Year-Old Extricated After BMW M3 Smashes Into Tree on Route 17

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PARAMUS, NJ — A late-night drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation early Sunday morning after a high-performance vehicle careened off Route 17, leaving a young driver trapped inside the wreckage.

According to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, the accident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19. A 20-year-old River Vale man was traveling northbound in a 2021 BMW M3 when he reportedly lost control in the center lane. The vehicle veered sharply to the right, striking both a tree and a utility pole near Paramus Chevrolet.

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Paramus Police Crash: Officer and Civilian Hospitalized After SUV Flips on Ridgewood Ave

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Rollover Crash in Paramus: Police Cruiser Collides With SUV on Ridgewood Avenue

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Paramus NJ, a Tuesday evening emergency call ended in a dramatic scene in Bergen County after a Paramus police cruiser collided with a civilian vehicle, leaving one car overturned and two people hospitalized.

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Struck and Ticketed: Pedestrian Carried on Hood of Car in Dramatic Paramus Crash Outside Valley Hospital

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A 63-Year-Old Man Faces Legal Action After Being Struck While Crossing Mid-Block on East Ridgewood Avenue

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PARAMUS, NJ – A routine Wednesday morning near one of the region’s busiest medical centers turned into a scene of chaos and injury. A 63-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle and carried onto its hood in a dramatic collision directly outside The Valley Hospital.

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