Pedestrian Injured in Rochelle Park Accident
A 65-year-old pedestrian from Paterson was hospitalized after a car went through a parking garage wall on Route 17 North.
A 65-year-old pedestrian was hurt by falling debris in a pedestrian crash at 218 Route 17 North in Rochelle Park on Nov. 10, according to Rochelle Park police.
How the Route 17 North Garage Crash Unfolded
The crash happened at about 10:42 a.m. at the Bergen County Board of Social Services building. Police said a 19-year-old man from Philadelphia was driving a car that struck two parked vehicles before it hit a parking garage wall. Part of the wall broke apart, and police said debris fell on the pedestrian, who was on the ground level below. The pedestrian, who lives in Paterson, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center to be evaluated. When officers got there, the car was partly suspended over the edge of the broken wall.
What Comes Next After the Garage Wall Damage
Police said no summonses were issued. Five Star Towing removed the disabled vehicles from the scene. The building department was called in to check whether the garage is still structurally sound. Fire crews and medical teams responded to the scene.
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