SUV Crashes Into Ridgewood High School Fence After Possible Mechanical Failure
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A Monday morning parking attempt turned into a sudden collision at Ridgewood High School after a driver experienced what appears to have been a sudden vehicle malfunction.
On the morning of September 14, 2026, a small Mazda SUV unexpectedly shifted into reverse and backed into a perimeter fence and gate on school grounds.
Key Details of the Incident
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Location: Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, New Jersey
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Vehicle Involved: Small Mazda SUV
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Damage Reported: Fence, gate, and one or more parked bicycles
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Injuries: None reported
According to initial details from the Ridgewood Police Department, the driver was attempting to park when the vehicle suddenly reversed out of control. Preliminary findings suggest a mechanical issue within the SUV may have caused or contributed to the crash.
Investigation and Scene Response
Members of the Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Division responded promptly to secure the area and handle traffic around the school grounds.
A Patrol Division supervisor led the on-scene accident investigation. The Mazda SUV sustained damage and was towed from the property.
Fortunately, no students, staff, or bystanders were injured during the incident. Ridgewood Police continue to look into the official cause of the crash.
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That’s one magic vehicle with it’s state of the art “auto reverse into a fence” feature.