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HAWTHORNE, NJ — A serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 208 southbound near Utter Avenue in Hawthorne on Wednesday afternoon, August 20, left one driver trapped inside a rolled-over sedan and sent at least two people to local hospitals.
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Glen Rock NJ, Route 208 through Hawthorne and Glen Rock saw significant traffic delays early Wednesday afternoon, December 11, following a dramatic rollover crash. A white Cadillac SUV, traveling southbound between the Lincoln Avenue and Harristown Road exits, flipped onto its roof, prompting an emergency response.
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Hawthorne NJ, in an unusual incident on Veterans Day, the owner of a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette suffered minor facial injuries after accidentally reversing his classic car into a house on Franklin Avenue in Hawthorne. The mishap occurred early Monday afternoon, November 11, when the driver backed up at a high rate of speed, ultimately colliding with a single-family home across the street.
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Hawthorne NJ, on June 28th, just after 11:30 am, the Hawthorne Fire Department swiftly responded to a reported vehicle fire on Route 208 North near Goffle Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Thanks to their quick and efficient action, the fire was extinguished within minutes.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.
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Hawthorne NJ, at least two (2) individuals were taken into custody, and two (2) others transported by ambulances to a hospital, in connection with a late afternoon, Mother’s Day, 05/12, physical brawl at a strip mall on Wagaraw Road in Hawthorne.
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Haledon NJ, there has been a bear sighting in the area of John Ryle Avenue in the Borough, which was confirmed by Haledon Police and Cider Mill and Goffle Hill road confirmed by Hawthorne Police.
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Hawthorne NJ, a late Monday afternoon, 05/06, crash on Route 208 southbound in Hawthorne involving a private ambulance and an SUV resulted in both SUV occupants being transported by a Hawthorne EMS ambulance to a local hospital. The SUV somehow became wedged between a bridge abutment and the ambulance after it veered off of the highway and up a steep embankment. The right travel lane and shoulder of the highway were both closed, causing major traffic delays through the area. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged SUV from the scene. The ambulance, which appeared to have been patient free, drove away on its own power. Hawthorne Police, Hawthorne Fire Department, and Hawthorne EMS responded to the incident.
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Hawthorne NJ, early on Sunday morning, a partial collapse of a two-story brick building led to the evacuation of nine individuals and six pets from the Hawthorne Garden Apartments at 100 Rock Road. Fire Chief Joseph Speranza reported no injuries, but 12 units were evacuated due to the incident that occurred just before 10 a.m.
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Hawthorne NJ, Hawthorne firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder that was involved in a two (2) vehicle collision on Route 208 northbound near Utter Avenue on Saturday afternoon, 10/07. Following the successful extrication, the victim was transported by a Hawthorne EMS ambulance to a local hospital. Multiple individuals in the other vehicle involved complained of back pain and were also transported to a hospital for treatment. Hawthorne Police investigated the crash.
Continue reading Driver Extricated from Car in Route 208 Crash in Hawthorne
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Hawthorne NJ, on Tuesday afternoon there was a partial collapse of a parapet wall at Hawthorne High School. No injuries have been reported and we don’t have information as to the cause but Fire crews were on scene securing the site.
Three (3) parked vehicles were damaged when portions of a west facing wall of Hawthorne High School collapsed and fell to a nearby sidewalk and roadway late Tuesday afternoon, 09/12. Fortunately, no one was injured in the mishap; students had already been dismissed for the day and the affected portions of the building were unoccupied. Hawthorne firefighters used a gas powered saw and hand tools to remove several remaining of the wall that were identified as being unstable. School will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, 09/13. However, several top floor classrooms may be cordoned off for safety reasons. Hawthorne Police, the Hawthorne Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and Hawthorne EMS also responded to the incident.
Continue reading Brick Wall at Hawthorne High School Collapses
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Hawthorne NJ, Due to his affinity for color, use of point perspective, and love of pizza, we’re pretty sure this is “Raphael”. Hawthorne Police Officer Forsythe moved him off the road to a safer area.
Continue reading “Raphael” the Snapping Turtle Move to a Safer Area by Hawthorne Police
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Hawthorne NJ, Chief James W. Knepper announced that criminal charges have been filed against Juan Martinez Gonzalez of Hawthorne, New Jersey for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the evening hours on June 28, 2023, in the area of Wagaraw Road and Passaic Street in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Juan Martinez Gonzalez is charged with Second-Degree Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death of Another; Third-Degree Causing Death or Injury While Unlicensed; Third-Degree Endangering an Injured Victim; and Fourth-Degree Driving While Suspended.
Continue reading Man Wanted in Hit-and-Run Death of 83 Year Old Hawthorne Resident
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Hawthorne NJ, vehicular traffic on Route 208 northbound through Hawthorne was temporarily halted by flooding from a Sunday afternoon, 06/25, thunderstorm. Members of Hawthorne Fire Company #1 and Hawthorne OEM personnel worked to clear clogged storm drains near Ethel Avenue, Hawthorne in order that the highway could be safely reopened.
Continue reading Route 208 Traffic Held at a Standstill after Clogged Storm Drains Flood Highway
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Hawthorne NJ, a Mercedes Benz SUV crashed into a condominium complex’s swimming pool cabana on Morningstar Road in Hawthorne on Wednesday morning, 05/10, causing significant exterior and interior damage to the structure. No injuries were reported in the mishap, which occurred when the vehicle’s driver started the car in a nearby parking space, and put it in gear. Hawthorne Police and Hawthorne Fire Department responded to the incident. The Mercedes was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.
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