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Glen Rock NJ, a Glen Rock man was taken to the hospital last week after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, according to local police.
Continue reading Glen Rock Man Hospitalized After Being Struck in Crosswalk
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Old Tappan NJ, according to Police Chief Joseph Tracy, a father and his two young children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Old Tappan on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. when Old Tappan police officer Nicholas Antonucci, stationed at the school grounds, received reports of the accident on Charles Place near Kay Street. Officer Antonucci promptly responded and discovered the three victims on the ground.
Continue reading Father and Two Children Hit in Crosswalk in Old Tappan
photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, the recent pedestrian tragedy on Maple Avenue in front of the Ridgewood Public Library reminds everyone that promoting pedestrian safety in a walkable community like Ridgewood is essential, and it’s great to hear that safety is a top priority. Installing crosswalk signals and encouraging individuals to use the push button signals at key intersections, such as the one at Linwood Avenue. and Fairfield Avenue, is an important step in ensuring the safety of pedestrians.
Continue reading Promoting Pedestrian Safety in a Walkable Community like Ridgewood is Essential
Continue reading Longtime Westwood Resident Gets Recognized for Her Hard Work on Public Safety
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey experiences a disproportionate number of pedestrian injury crashes and fatalities compared to the nation as a whole. On Tuesday we notices somewhere north of 25 cars flying through the crosswalk Infront of the Ridgewood Library and Ridgewood Police Station with in a 10 minute period . Would have made a ticket bonanza for the Village .
photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
Pedistrian Struck in Fair lawn , a reminder to wear bright colors while walking at night
December 17,2015
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Fair lawn NJ, A pedestrian was struck by a passenger car at the intersection of Saddle River Road and Van Duren Avenue in Fair Lawn shortly after 8 PM on Thursday, 12/17. The adult male victim was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center with a non-life threatening head injury.
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The driver of the vehicle involved stayed at the scene and was cooperating with police investigators. It appeared as though the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the incident; a light rain was falling at the time. Fair Lawn PD and EMS responded, along with a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital.
August 12,2015
Ridgewood NJ, We love the flowers but are the planters & large blooming plants stationed at corners on East Ridgewood Avenue in the Central Business District making it difficult for small pedestrians – children – approaching crosswalks to see approaching car,s and/or making it difficult for approaching cars to see them?
