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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick community is mourning the loss of a beloved resident and first responder, John Papendick, who tragically passed away in a car crash last week. Papendick, 58, was a dedicated member of the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WALVAC) for 11 years, serving as President, former Captain, and in various other leadership roles.
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Waldwick NJ, the force of a two (2) vehicle early Monday afternoon, 10/23, crash at the intersection of Frederick Street and Harrison Avenue in Waldwick resulted in a Jeep SUV being propelled away from the impact site, up an embankment, and onto the lawn of a nearby home. The Jeep’s driver was transported to The Valley Hospital by a Waldwick EMS ambulance. Her injuries were said to be non life threatening in nature. The other vehicle’s (a Mercedes sedan) driver was shaken up in the mishap, but refused medical aid. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Continue reading Waldwick Crash Impact Lands Jeep Onto Front Lawn
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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick firefighters responded to Route 17 southbound near Dora Avenue, Waldwick early Thursday morning, 10/05, to extricate the driver of a silver colored Honda Fit that had been involved in a two (2) vehicle collision. The victim walked to a waiting Waldwick EMS ambulance after firefighters successfully freed her. A box truck was reported to have been the second vehicle involved in the accident. The Honda was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Waldwick Police investigated the crash.
Continue reading Driver Trapped in Route 17 Early Morning Collision in Waldwick
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Waldwick NJ, Just past 2 in the morning July 5th the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Route 17 southbound near the bus stop. A Chevy pickup left the roadway and crashed through the guardrail coming to rest on its passenger side. Two occupants needed assistance in exiting the truck. Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department crews first stabilized the vehicle before assisting them out. The patients were turned over to the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps and were transported to Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Fire Department units stood by till the vehicle was removed.
