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Paramus Police Cruiser Responding to an Emergency Involved in a Three (3) Vehicle Collision

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Paramus NJ, a marked Paramus police cruiser responding to an emergency call was involved in a three (3) vehicle, Sunday afternoon, 04/18, collision at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Century Road, Paramus. A driver of a civilian vehicle (vehicle #2) involved in the crash was transported by a Paramus EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non-life threatening injury. The uniformed police officer and the civilian driver of vehicle #3 were not injured. Flatbed tow trucks removed all three (3) damaged automobiles from the scene. The emergency warning lights were still flashing on the damaged police vehicle following impact; no word on whether the vehicle’s siren was also in use prior to the mishap.

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Valley Hospital statement on the FDA and CDC request to “pause” the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital issued the following statement on the FDA and CDC request to “pause” the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine :

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Monday Evening Route 17 Hit and Run in Paramus near Linwood Avenue Sends One to Valley Hospital

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Paramus NJ, late afternoon/early evening northbound traffic on Route 17 in Paramus was significantly slowed on Monday, 03/29, because of a three (3) vehicle, hit & run crash near the Linwood Avenue exit. The adult male driver of a small white colored pick up truck sustained minor injuries and transported by a Paramus EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. The occupants of a dark colored Audi 4-door sedan appeared uninjured and were able to drive their vehicle away on its own power. Paramus Police was reportedly searching for a blue SUV with heavy front end damage that fled the scene. The damaged pick up was removed from the highway by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood Police assisted with traffic control.

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“Jaws of Life” Used to Extricate Passenger after Monday afternoon Crash in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, a three (3) vehicle, Monday afternoon, 03/29, crash at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Utter Avenue in Hawthorne required Hawthorne firefighters to deploy the “Jaws of Life” to extricate an adult female passenger from a Kia SUV that was broadsided in the collision. Once extricated, the victim was attended to on the scene by a EMT/Paramedic team from The Valley Hospital before being transported to a hospital by ambulance. The adult male driver of a Jeep sustained a minor hand injury but refused medical aid. No injuries were reported by occupants of the third vehicle involved, a Mercedes sedan. All three (3) vehicles were removed from the crash site by tow trucks. Glen Rock Police assisted Hawthorne Police with traffic control.

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Vehicle Taken Out by Utility Pole in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to a single vehicle MVA involving a utility pole in the 1900 block of Saddle River Road on Saturday afternoon, 03/13. One (1) occupant of the vehicle was injured and transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Damage to the utility pole was moderate; PSE&G was notified.

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Waldwick Rollover Crash Sends 78 year Old to the Hospital

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Waldwick NJ, The adult female driver 78  of a rolled over Jeep Compass was extricated from her vehicle by Waldwick firefighters on Sunday afternoon, 03/07. Waldwick Police, Waldwick EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital also responded to the incident, which occurred on Harrison Avenue near Lafayette Place. A flatbed tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Waldwick police report that the 78-year-old Waldwick resident was hospitalized after her Jeep hit a parked car and overturned.

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Berkeley Place and Rock Road Accident Takes Out Fire Hydrant in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock EMS transported at least one (1) victim to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Saturday afternoon, 01/30, crash at the intersection of Berkeley Place and Rock Road, Glen Rock. Glen Rock Police also responded to the scene. Both vehicles involved in the crash were towed from the intersection. A fire hydrant was demolished in the incident. Although multiple injuries were reported, none appeared to have been life-threatening in nature. One (1) crash related summons was issued by Glen Rock Police.

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Major Accident at intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road, Shuts Down Road for Hours

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Fair Lawn NJ, A two (2) vehicle Monday evening, 11/23 crash at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn resulted in at least one (1) fatality and an unknown number of injuries. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire, Fair Lawn EMS, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital rushed in vain to aid crash victims. The entire intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road was likely to remain closed for hours to facilitate an investigation, restoration of damaged utility & traffic control equipment, and clean up. NorthJersey.com is reporting , “At least one person died in a motor vehicle accident on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn Monday evening, police confirmed.”

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Driver Administered Narcan following crash at Route 4 Car Dealer in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police patrol officers reportedly administered two (2) doses of Narcan to the adult male driver of a dark colored 4-door Ford Fusion following a crash in which the vehicle careened off of Route 4 eastbound in Paramus at a high rate of speed, and came to rest after striking two (2) parked vehicles in front of Paramus Honda, West 120 Route 4 Paramus on Wednesday afternoon, 10/28. The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus by a Paramus EMS ambulance. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted with patient evaluation and stabilization. Personnel from Paramus Fire Engine Companies #3 and #4 also responded, and attended to a massive crash related fluid spill. The victim’s heavily damaged vehicle was impounded by Paramus Police and towed from the scene. Both parked vehicles were also heavily damaged, but they were not immediately removed from in front of the car dealership. A news media report indicates that Paramus Police charged the injured driver with DUI and reckless driving.

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Waldwick Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to 17 Rollover Accident on Wednesday

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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick Police, Waldwick Fire Department, and Waldwick EMS responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Route 17 north near Grove Street, Waldwick on Wednesday morning, 10/21. The vehicle’s sole occupant, its driver, self extricated and was transported by a Waldwick BLS ambulance to The Valley Hospital for treatment of minor crash related injuries. The vehicle was righted and removed by a tow truck. Route 17’s right lane and right shoulder were both closed while emergency crews worked.

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Collision on Franklin Turnpike Sends One to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, a two (2) vehicle, Saturday afternoon, 09/26, collision in front of 657 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood resulted in one (1) bodily injury that required ambulance transportation to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. Personnel from Ridgewood Fire Department attended to a crash related fluid spill. One (1) vehicle was towed from the scene.

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Driver Seriously Injured in Friday Afternoon Route 17 Crash in Waldwick

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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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Women Leaps or Falls From Warren Avenue Bridge in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus EMS, and Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department personnel rushed to aid an adult female who either fell or jumped off of the Warren Avenue Bridge into the shallow Ho-Ho-Kus Brook late Tuesday afternoon, 09/08. A “low angle rescue” procedure was implemented by firefighters from Ho-Ho-Kus Fire to extract the victim from the water and transport her up a steep embankment. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ho-Ho-Kus’ emergency responders. The victim was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. She was alert and conscious at the time transport began.

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Fair Lawn Crash Sends One to Valley Hospital

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Fair lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to aid the injured driver of a 4-door Infiniti after it crashed into a utility pole in the 16-00 block of Kipp Street, Fair Lawn on Wednesday afternoon, 08/05. The female victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Her injuries appeared to have been non life threatening in nature. A passenger in the vehicle escaped injury. The wrecked sedan was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Police at the scene did not say what caused the driver to lose control and crash. No word either as to whether any crash related summonses would be issued.

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The Valley Hospital Launches Pediatric Food Allergy Program

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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital has enhanced its Pediatric Subspecialty Service with the addition of a comprehensive Pediatric Food Allergy Program, offered in partnership with the Mount Sinai Health System.

The program expands and improves comprehensive patient care, educational efforts, and clinical research/treatments in the field of food allergy. It will be led by board-certified pediatric allergist/immunologist and Mount Sinai Hospital faculty member Jacob Kattan, MD.

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