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Paramus Rescue Squad Deploys the “Jaws of Life” to extricate two (2) Individuals from Vehicle at Rout 17 Crash

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Paramus NJ, members of the Paramus Rescue Squad used the “Jaws of Life” to extricate two (2) individuals from a passenger sedan that spun around after being rear ended, and was facing the wrong direction in the fast lane of Route 17 northbound in Paramus on Thursday afternoon, 10/15. A total of four (4) vehicles were involved in the crash, which resulted in a complete closure of Route 17 northbound, just south of Ridgewood Avenue, to facilitate the response of emergency personnel. Paramus FD Engine Companies #1 and #3, Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded along with Paramus Rescue to aid the crash victims. Two (2) of the four (4) vehicles involved in the crash were removed by flatbed tow trucks. Both victims were transported by a Paramus EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus.

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“Jaws of Life ” Deployed to Rescue One Victim of Head on Collision in Paramus

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Paramus NJ ,a head on Monday afternoon, 08/10, crash in the 500 block of Forest Avenue, Paramus required the Paramus Rescue Squad to deploy the “Jaws of Life” in order to extricate the adult male driver of a Geo Prisim involved in the crash. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and Paramus Fire Engine Companies 1 & 2 also responded to the incident. Forest Avenue was closed in both directions between Midland Avenue and Oradell Avenue while emergency crews worked. Both vehicles involved in the crash were towed from the scene. One (1) victim, the Prisim’s driver, was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus with life threatening injuries. The medical status of the other driver, an adult female, was unknown, but it is believed she may have refused medical aid.

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Ridgewood East Side Accident Sends Victim to Hackensack University Center Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood Police are currently conducting an investigation into the exact circumstances of a Thursday evening, 05/14, single vehicle crash of an SUV on Henrietta Court, Ridgewood, in which the front driver’s side door was almost ripped from the vehicle, and its adult female driver was found lying in the street with serious injuries. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs with patient evaluation and transport. Washington Township Police also assisted at the scene as did members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #35.

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One Seriously Injured After SUV Collides with Parked Trailer in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  One (1) person was seriously injured during a Wednesday afternoon collision between an SUV and a parked utility trailer in front of 387 Prospect Street, Ridgewood. The victim, who was in the trailer at the time of impact, was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. Ridgewood Police , Ridgewood Fire Department , and Glen Rock Police also responded to the crash. Tow trucks removed both wrecked vehicles. Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Michael Karcher, who investigated the crash, issued one (1) summons in connection with the incident.

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Driver Rushed to Hackensack University Center after Colliding with a Pole in Ridgewood

Driver Rushed to Hackensack University Center after Colliding with a Pole in Ridgewood

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April 3, 2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a 4-door Hyundai sedan was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus after crashing her vehicle into a utility pole located in front of 414 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood on Monday afternoon, 04/02. Ridgewood Police, Fire department, and EMS personnel responded to aid the victim. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs with patient evaluation and care. The wrecked Hyundai was removed from the scene by a hydraulic lift tow truck. A representative from PSE&G’s Electric Division responded to assess damage to the pole and attached infrastructure. The victim’s injuries appeared to have been non life threatening.