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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a rollover crash on Route 17 North across from the Holiday Inn left two teenagers injured and sent local emergency responders into action Thursday night, Sept. 19, according to authorities.
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Hasbrouck Heights Nj, at 8:30 am a borough of Hasbrouck Heights garbage truck flipped over closing all lanes of Route 17 north Thursday morning.
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Mahwah NJ, All lanes on Route 17 North in Mahwah have reopened following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. The two left lanes on the southbound side remain closed north of Route 202.
That crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The truck overturned, spilling lemons all over the highway and causing damage. Details about what led to the crash remain unclear, but it appears the tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided.
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Ramsey NJ, according to Ramsey Police Chief Bryan Gurneya a 20-year-old Mahwah man died Thursday after being struck twice on Route 17 in Ramsey.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, according to the Upper Saddle River Police , a 38 year-old female from North Arlington was stopped on Route 17 North for various motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently found in possession of approximately 90 bags of heroin. She was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Hypodermic Needles, and numerous motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently released on her own recognizance.
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Paramus NJ, A three (3) vehicle Tuesday afternoon, 04/27, collision in front of 120 Route 17 North Paramus, wiped out a fire hydrant and a section of guardrail when a minivan involved in the crash careened off of the traveled roadway. One (1) person was extricated from the heavily damaged vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DAVIL LAFONTANT (DOB: 03/12/1998; single; unemployed) of 4 Sidley Drive, Nanuet, New York on charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault By Auto, and Possession With Intent To Distribute Marijuana and Hashish edibles and oils. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.
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Paramus NJ, Duck Donuts are Warm, Delicious and Made to Order. The 1,500-square-foot retail store reflects the franchise’s iconic beach theme and family-friendly atmosphere. In addition to donuts, the Paramus location serves Duck Donuts’ signature coffee blends – Riptide Roast, Light House Blend, and Sunset Pier Decaf – espresso, donut breakfast sandwiches, donut sundaes, new menu items including frozen beverages and milkshakes, select retail items, and more. Customers can create their own donut combination by choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings, and drizzles, including traditional favorites such as chocolate icing with sprinkles and more adventurous creations such as maple icing with bacon. The family-friendly store offers a viewing area where children and adults alike can watch their donuts being made.
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Waldwick NJ, The adult male driver of a Mini Cooper was seriously injured in a Friday afternoon, 09/18 crash at the intersection of Route 17 southbound and Summit Avenue in Waldwick. Waldwick Police, Waldwick Fire Department, and ALS & BLS units from The Valley Hospital rushed to aid the victim. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Police at the scene did not reveal why the driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a retaining wall.
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Paramus NJ, At least three (3) individuals were transported to local hospitals following a Monday morning two (2) vehicle crash in the rear of Steven Corn Furs, 358 Route 17 North, Paramus. One (1) of the vehicles involved, at Toyota RAV4, slammed into the rear of the fur store. Three (3) ambulances and one (1) paramedic unit responded to aid the victims. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Paramus Police is investigating the incident.
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February 28,2018
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police personnel at the scene of a reported dead body found in a creek running between the Home Depot and a Tesla car dealership on Route 17 North in Paramus, on Wednesday afternoon, 02/28. The body was said to be of an adult male. Foul play is not suspected.
According to Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg , The body found partially submerged in a brook near Home Depot in Paramus Wednesday has been identified as a 49-year-old man from Bergen County. The cause of death was suicide.
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January 22,2018
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Paramus NJ, Non life threatening injuries were reported by the adult male driver of a passenger vehicle involved in a Sunday morning, 01/21, rollover crash on Route 17 northbound near East Midland Avenue, Paramus. Paramus Police, Fire, EMS, and Rescue Squad personnel responded to aid the victim, who was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The wrecked vehicle was righted and removed from the highway by a flatbed tow truck.
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October 28,2016
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Paramus NJ, Paramus PD, FD, EMS, and Rescue Squad personnel responded to a rollover motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Century Road East and Route 17 North on Thursday morning, 10/27. Two (2) vehicles were involved in a collision that resulted in one (1) rolling over on its roof. The crash resulted in a fluid spill that required DOT/Hazmat response. A flatbed tow truck removed both vehicles from the location. The number of victims and condition of same was not made available at the scene. A paramedic unit from Hackensack University Medical Center was also dispatched to the incident. One (1) access ramp at the Century Road East/Route 17 North interchange were closed while emergency crews worked.
Jack-knifed tractor trailer forced Route 17 North in Ridgewood on Friday
March 26,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, On Friday March 25th a section of Route 17 north in Ridgewood was closed in Ridgewood ,when
the northbound lanes were blocked due to Jack-knifed tractor trailer just north of Paramus Road. The highway was closed at around 1:45 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.
Delays of at least 30 minutes were reported in the area and Village as authorities including Ridgewood Police worked to clear a jack-knifed tractor trailer . Route 17 North has been reopened later in the afternoon.