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Pharmacist Charged in Hasbrouck Heights Motor Vehicle Collision

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KAL ELHOREGY (DOB: 9/14/1968; single; pharmacist) of 8915 Bergenwood Avenue, Apartment 38, North Bergen, NJ on a charge of Assault By Auto. 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 Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Colaneri.

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No Injuries Reported at Friday Night Route 17 Vehicle Fire in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, Friday night just after 10pm the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to Route 17 South for a vehicle fire. Arrival on the scene and confirmed the engine compartment of the vehicle on fire. Engine 1131 arrived on scene and the crew stretched a hand line and extinguished the fire. Ladder 1141 arrived on scene and provided a traffic block to protect the crews operating and the ladder crew assisted with overhaul. Tanker 1134 and Engine 1133 also responded and stood by as an additional water source if needed. There were no injuries as the driver was able to pull the vehicle over and safely exit.

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Overturned Truck leads to Massive Delays on Route 17 South in Paramus on Monday

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Overturned Truck leads to Massive Delays on Route 17 South in Paramus on Monday
March 15,2016
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Paramus NJ, A truck tractor rolled over on Route 17 southbound in Paramus shortly after 12 noon on Monday, 03/14 causing massive delays northbound and southbound near A&S Drive.
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Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, a member of Paramus OEM and a former Paramus Fire Chief, was one of the first emergency services personnel on the scene. The tractor’s driver sustained minor injuries. Paramus OEM, FD, EMS, PD, Bergen County HAZMAT, and NJDOT all responded to the incident.
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5-vehicle Crash on Route 17 South Backs Up Rush Hour Traffic in Paramus

5-vehicle Crash on Route 17 South Backs Up Rush Hour Traffic in Paramus
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5-vehicle Crash on Route 17 South Backs Up Rush Hour Traffic in Paramus

January 8,2016
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Paramus NJ, A 5-vehicle crash on Route 17 southbound in Paramus on Thursday, 01/07 shortly after 5:30 PM, resulted in multiple injuries and backed up southbound rush hour traffic for miles. The incident occurred just south of Century Road. Only the far left lane and right shoulder of the road were passable as crews worked to evaluate and treat the injured, and clear the scene of damaged vehicles and debris. At least three (3) ambulances were called to the scene along with two (2) tow trucks. Paramus Police are investigating the crash’s cause. Police at the scene said that one (1) victim’s injuries required transport by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center.

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Major Crash on Rout 17 South takes out Utility Pole

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Major Crash on Rout 17 South takes out Utility Pole
July 07,2015
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Paramus NJ, The male driver of a 4-door Toyota Corolla was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus following a rollover crash on Route 17 southbound near Route 4 at approximately 10:00 AM on this Friday morning,
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The crash severed a utility pole, knocking out phone and electric service to a nearby Porcelanosa tile showroom. The right shoulder and two (2) travel lanes of Route 17 southbound were closed due to the incident. The Corolla was removed by a flatbed tow truck. Paramus PD, EMS and FD Companies 2 & 4 responded to the incident. NJDOT crews assisted in blocking traffic lanes. PSE&G crews arrived at approximately 10:45 AM to attend to the utility pole issues.