Accident at Prospect Street and Saddle River Road Sends One to the Hospital; UPS Driver and Child Unharmed
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the staff of Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, an early Wednesday evening crash in Glen Rock sent one driver to the hospital and drew a large emergency response, highlighting the dangers at one of the borough’s busiest intersections. The collision, which occurred on December 3, 2025, involved an SUV and a commercial delivery vehicle.
The Details: What Happened at the Intersection
The two-vehicle “T-Bone” collision took place at the intersection of Prospect Street and Saddle River Road.
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The Vehicles: The crash involved an SUV and a UPS delivery truck.
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The Incident: The UPS truck was traveling southbound on Prospect Street when it collided with the SUV, which was reportedly in the process of entering the parking lot of a nearby strip mall.
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Injuries: The driver of the SUV sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to a local hospital.
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Uninjured: Fortunately, a child who was also in the SUV and the UPS delivery truck driver were both reported to be unharmed in the accident.
Glen Rock EMS EMTs, assisted by a Paramedic Team from The Valley Hospital, provided immediate on-scene care and transportation for the injured SUV driver.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The intersection was quickly secured by Glen Rock Police Motor Patrol Division officers, who managed traffic control while conducting a full investigation into the cause of the crash. Accidents involving commercial vehicles and critical intersections often require detailed reconstruction to determine fault and contributing factors.
The investigation will focus on elements such as traffic signals, speed, and driver activity immediately prior to the SUV entering the parking lot.
Safety Reminders for High-Traffic Areas
This serious incident serves as a stark reminder for drivers to exercise extreme caution when navigating commercial zones and complex intersections like Prospect Street and Saddle River Road:
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Be Patient When Turning: Exercise heightened vigilance when turning across opposing traffic to enter a parking lot, especially during busy evening hours.
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Watch for Commercial Vehicles: Large delivery trucks have limited visibility and require more distance to brake. Always assume they cannot stop quickly.
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Eliminate Distractions: Distracted driving is a leading cause of T-Bone collisions, which are often among the most dangerous due to the direct impact on the driver or passenger side.
The Glen Rock Police Motor Patrol Division is continuing its investigation into the exact cause of the crash.
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