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Double Crash on Route 208 in Glen Rock Linked to Poor Drainage and Rain-Induced Hydroplaning

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Two Drivers Hit Same Utility Pole 14 Hours Apart During Nor’easter

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Glen Rock NJ, a stretch of Route 208 in Glen Rock became a danger zone last month when two separate drivers crashed into the same utility pole just 14 hours apart. According to Glen Rock Police, the crashes were no coincidence—they were the direct result of hydroplaning caused by heavy rain and poor drainage during a spring nor’easter.

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Utility Pole on Route 208 in Glen Rock Struck Twice in One Day

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screenshot courtesy of a Boyd Loving video

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Glen Rock NJ,  a utility pole along Route 208 southbound, between Lincoln Avenue and Boulevard, was struck twice on Thursday, May 22nd — once in the early morning hours and again later in the evening, according to Glen Rock Police and Nixle alerts.

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Glen Rock Residents Targeted in $49,000 Scam Attempt Over Five Days

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Glen Rock NJ,  a series of scam attempts targeting Glen Rock residents last month resulted in nearly $49,000 in potential losses, with two cases proving successful, according to local police.

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Glen Rock Crash Flips SUV, Sends Driver to Hospital with Non-Life Threatening Injuries

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota SUV and a Mercedes SUV in the 300 block of South Maple Avenue sent one driver to the hospital on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16.

The crash caused the Toyota SUV to roll onto its roof, trapping the driver inside. Fortunately, the woman behind the wheel sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported by Glen Rock EMS to The Valley Hospital for treatment.

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