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17 Year Old Driver Rushed to Valley Hospital after Hitting a Tree in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the 17-year old driver of a Honda CRV sustained minor injuries on Wednesday morning, 03/22, when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Mulberry Place, Ridgewood. The victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill. The heavily damaged Honda was towed from the scene.

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Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street Crash in Ridgewood Sends Driver to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ,. the adult driver of an older model Toyota Highlander was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Tuesday evening, 03/14, collision at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill and disconnected the batteries of both damaged SUVs. Ridgewood PD investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel attended to the victim.

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Oak Street Crash Wipes out a Fire Hydrant, and Damages Utility Pole in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) summons was issued in connection with a single vehicle Friday afternoon, 03/10, crash in the 100 block of Oak Street, Ridgewood that wiped out a fire hydrant, and damaged a utility pole. The vehicle’s 86 year old driver refused medical attention. Ridgewood firefighters mitigated a crash related utility spill before the vehicle was towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted with traffic control. PSE&G Electric Division and Ridgewood Water Company personnel were also on the scene.

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Early Morning T-Bone collision at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Pleasant Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) minor injury was reported following a two (2) vehicle, T-Bone collision at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood at approximately 0745 hours on Tuesday, 02/07. The injured party refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department units responded to the incident.

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Ridgewood High School Students Narrowly Escaped Serious Injury After SUV Crashed into a Utility Pole

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Ridgewood NJ, Five (5) Ridgewood High School students escaped serious injury when their Nissan Pathfinder crashed head on into a utility pole as it rounded a curve on a narrow street near the high school. The late Friday afternoon, 01/27, crash triggered a massive response by local police, fire, and EMS units. One (1) passenger was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. All others were released at the scene to parents. A flatbed tow truck removed the totaled Pathfinder from the scene. The pole was deemed unsafe by a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter and scheduled for immediate replacement. Ridgewood Police at the scene did not indicate whether any summonses would be issued in connection with the mishap.

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No Injuries in Late Morning Crash Involving a School Bus in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, two (2) students being transported from Midland Park to Paramus on a mini school bus escaped injury when their bus collided with BMW SUV in Ridgewood late Wednesday morning, 01/25. The crash occurred just after 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Northern Parkway. Neither driver involved in the mishap was injured. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with the incident. Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to mitigate a crash related fluid spill.

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Collision at the Intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway in Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon Sends One to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) person sustained a non life threatening injury when a VW Golf collided with a Ford SUV at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon, 01/15. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and towed from the scene. The injured party was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services all responded to the incident.

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Head-on Crash at the Intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a two (2) vehicle Friday night, 01/13, head-on crash at the intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street, Ridgewood caused serious injuries to at least two (2) individuals. Multiple ambulances transported victims to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital provided Advanced Life Support care to one (1) of the victims. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel assisted with extricating victims from the wreckage, assisted with basic EMS care, and mitigated a crash related fluid spill. Midland Park Police assisted Ridgewood Police with traffic control. The roadway remained closed for an extended period following the crash to facilitate a complete accident investigation; lighting was provided by Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel.

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UPDATE: Retired Ridgewood Firefighter Captain Greg Hillerman AKA “The Dude” has Died

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Ridgewood NJ, Retired Ridgewood Firefighter Captain Greg Hillerman has died on Friday morning :

In a comment on the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 Facebook page : “We at Ridgewood FMBA Local 47 regretfully have to say goodbye to one of our own. Retired Captain Greg Hillerman AKA “The Dude” passed away yesterday morning after a hard fought battle. Those who worked with and knew him will never forget all the fun he brought every single day. We’ll miss you brother ????????????. Visiting Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday from 9-10 AM, with a Service to follow at 10:30 AM, at the Feeney Funeral Home 232 Franklin Ave Ridgewood. Interment at Westwood Cemetery”

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Despite Election Promises New Council Moves to Shut Down Ridgewood Emergency Services

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Ridgewood Nj, after promising residents the retention of Ridgewood Emergency Services during the contentious Village council election and lambasting Mayor Kundsen over the discontinuation of the per diem program , the new council has scheduled  Ridgewood Emergency Services to begin its merger with Ridgewood Fire Department on January 1st. Once again voting has consequences .

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Ridgewood Fire Department: Santa Will be Making the Rounds on Friday, December 23rd

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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday , December 23rd see Santa as he rides around the Village of Ridgewood on a firetruck!

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony !

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Ridgewood NJ,  it was a bit brisk but Mayor Susan Knudsen showed no fear as she was hoisted up  the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree in the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree lighting  ceremony. Cheers erupted along the Central Business District as the tree came to life.  An overflow crowd gathered throughout East Ridgewood Avenue Friday evening to admire the dazzling decorations, enjoy the festivities ,browse vendors,and kick off the Christmas season at the annual Downtown for the Holidays . The Village of Ridgewood tree was a donation , cut and delivered by Downs Tree Service and the lights were donated by Daves Tree Service in Ridgewood.

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Driver Walks Home After Rollerover Crash in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a Tuesday night, 11/22, single vehicle rollover crash in Ridgewood may have been caused by the vehicle’s driver falling asleep at the wheel. The 4-door Toyota Camry rolled on its side after striking a tree located in the 400 block of Berkshire Road, Ridgewood. After being evaluated on scene by Ridgewood Emergency Services EMTs, the driver refused medical aid and walked to his home, which was just a few hundred feet away from the crash site. A hydraulic lift tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department units also responded to the incident. Police at the scene did not indicate whether any summonses would be issued in connection with the mishap.

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Pedestrian Hit at the Intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services units responded to a horrific vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 11/15.

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Car Jumps Curb Becomes Impaled on Guardrail Near Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a summons was issued to the adult driver of a Ford Mustang 5.0 following a late Sunday afternoon, 11/06, crash in which the vehicle, traveling eastbound on East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, jumped a curb, careened across a sidewalk, and crashed head on into a steel guardrail associated with a bridge over the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook. Neither the driver nor lone passenger was injured in the mishap, but the vehicle and bridge were heavily damaged.

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