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Driver Airlifted In Rt. 15 Sparta Crash Driver Airlifted In Rt. 15 Sparta Crash
Driver Airlifted In Rt. 15 Sparta Crash A 38-year-old woman was flown to the hospital in a crash on Route 15 in Sussex County, police said. The woman went off the roadway to the right, hitting a guard rail then overturning on the northbound side of the highway near milepost 13.5 Sunday morning, Oct. 8, Sparta police said. The woman was flown to a hospital out of an abundance of caution for possible head injuries, Detective Lt. Tom Snyder said.
Cohasset Tree Worker Knocked Out By Limb Chopped Down By Co-Worker: Police Cohasset Tree Worker Knocked Out By Limb Chopped Down By Co-Worker: Police
Cohasset Tree Worker Knocked Out By Limb Chopped Down By Co-Worker: Police A 27-year-old tree worker was hospitalized after he was knocked out by a fallen limb cut by his colleague, authorities said.   Cohasset Police and Fire responded to a reported industrial accident at the intersection of Beechwood Street and Wheelwright Farm Drive around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, Cohasset Police said on Facebook.  Cohasset Police and Fire responded to a reported industrial accident today at about 10am. A 9-1-1 caller reported that... Posted by Cohasset Police Department, Cohasset MA on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Upon arrival, first responders found the worker rega…
Man, 70, Airlifted With Head Injury After Falling Down Stairs In Hunterdon County Man, 70, Airlifted With Head Injury After Falling Down Stairs In Hunterdon County
Man, 70, Airlifted With Head Injury After Falling Down Stairs In Hunterdon County A 70-year-old man was airlifted with a head injury after falling down a flight of stairs in Hunterdon County during the afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 22, authorities said. The accident occurred at a home on Green Hills Drive in Raritan around 4:30 p.m., Raritan Police Lt. Scott Nelson told DailyVoice.com. The man had suffered a head injury and went unconscious, though he had regained consciousness by the time officers responded, Nelson said. ALSO SEE: Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Plows Into Hunterdon County Barn The man was then taken by ambulance to Hunterdon Medical Center before …
Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You
Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You Over 1.5 million Americans suffer traumatic head injuries each year and roughly 795,000 suffer strokes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And according to the American Cancer Society, just over 25,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in a year; if you add in benign (non-cancerous) cases, that number rises considerably. Successful treatments after a fall, stroke, or tumor often depend on timing, expertise and the latest treatments available. Luckily, there’s a state-of-the-art facility and highly trained specialists right here in Westcheste…
North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report
North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report A boys high school lacrosse player was flown to a local hospital with a head injury during a game Saturday, April 23, NJ Advance Media reports. The North Hunterdon High School varsity player was struck in the head during a home game against Ridge High School around 10 a.m., the outlet said. The game was postponed as the athlete was taken to Morristown Medical Center. Click here for more from NJ.com.
Roofer Injured In Saddle River Fall Roofer Injured In Saddle River Fall
Roofer Injured In Saddle River Fall A roofer sustained a head injury in a fall at a Saddle River home Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The worker initially was unconscious after falling from the roof of the home on East Saddle River Road around 1:30 p.m., Police Chief Jason Cosgriff said. "He was conscious when we arrived and exhibiting signs of a head injury," the chief said. The roofer was taken to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center by an EMS unit from the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Man Hospitalized In Warren County Dirt Bike Crash, State Police Say Man Hospitalized In Warren County Dirt Bike Crash, State Police Say
Man Hospitalized In Warren County Dirt Bike Crash, State Police Say A man was hospitalized following a Saturday afternoon dirt bike crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. The 51-year-old man crashed near a home on Knowlton Road in Columbia just after 1:50 p.m., NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told Daily Voice. The man, of Columbia, remained alert and conscious and was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of head injuries, Slota said. No other vehicles or passengers were involved in the crash, which remained under investigation. 
Morris Park Police Rescue Hiker, 72, Who Fell, Hit Head On Rock Morris Park Police Rescue Hiker, 72, Who Fell, Hit Head On Rock
Morris Park Police Rescue Hiker, 72, Who Fell, Hit Head On Rock A 72-year-old man was taken to a local hospital with a head injury after he fell and hit a rock at Pyramid Mountain County Park Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. A family member told police that the man stumbled into a tree before tripping to the ground and hitting his head on a rock just after 4:45 p.m., Morris County Parks Lt. Christopher List told Daily Voice. The hiker was conscious and breathing after the incident arrived, and escorted to the park's visitors center where he was treated by EMTs from the Morris County Office of Emergency Management. The man, who remained co…
Man With Head Injuries Found Dead On Side Of Road In Patchogue Man With Head Injuries Found Dead On Side Of Road In Patchogue
Man With Head Injuries Found Dead On Side Of Road In Patchogue A 39-year-old man with head injuries described as extensive was found dead by a passing motorist at a busy intersection in Suffolk County overnight, police said. The discovery was made in Patchogue on the side of Rider Avenue, near Edwards Street, at approximately 10:20 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Suffolk Police said.  The man, who has been identified as Clarence Wyche, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Wyche's place of residence has not yet been released. Detectives are asking anyone with information…
50-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Bicycling Accident 50-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Bicycling Accident
50-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Bicycling Accident A 50-year-old man was seriously injured early Saturday morning in a bicycling accident in Northern Westchester. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Pound Ridge Police, Pound Ridge Fire, Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance and Westchester EMS ALS paramedics were dispatched to Lower Shad Road for a bicyclist down in the roadway.  Pound Ridge Police arrived on the scene and began rendering aid to a semi-conscious male identified as Gerald Lynch of Cos Cob. Pound Ridge VAC and Westchester EMS arrived and the patient was transported to Stamford Hospital with numerous injuries, including a serious h…
Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet
Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet As the weather warms and roads are cleared of sand and salt, biking offers a healthy and fun way to take in the spring season. However, before riding down the block or around town, it's important to always put on a helmet. “Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash, but only 18 percent of bicyclists wear them,” said Angela Katz, trauma injury prevention and outreach coordinator at WMCHealth. Ensuring that children wear helmets correctly and consistently starts with parents wearing them, said Katz. “Be a role model for your children.” Look for helmets…
UPDATE: River Vale Driver, 86, Injures Pedestrian, 77, In Westwood Crash UPDATE: River Vale Driver, 86, Injures Pedestrian, 77, In Westwood Crash
Update: River Vale Driver, 86, Injures Pedestrian, 77, In Westwood Crash WESTWOOD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) A 77-year-old Westwood woman remained in serious but stable condition Tuesday after being struck by a sedan driven by an 86-year-old River Vale woman, authorities said. The victim, who lives in a nearby senior citizens building, was struck by the green Chrysler Concorde just after 10 a.m. at Broadway and Irvington Street, Lt. Matthew McClutchy told Daily Voice. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit with head and internal injuries, said McClutchy, the officer in charge of the department. An investigation was continuing, the li…
Town Of Poughkeepsie Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Life-Threatening Injuries Town Of Poughkeepsie Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Life-Threatening Injuries
Town Of Poughkeepsie Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Life-Threatening Injuries A 72-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie woman received serious head injuries after being hit by a car on Violet Avenue, according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. The incident took place around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday near 347 Violet Ave., when the woman stepped onto the roadway and was struck by a car traveling north, said Lt. Brian Wagner. The woman suffered serious head injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The car was driven by a 49-year-old man from Red Hook, Wagner said. The Fairview Fire Department also responded to the scene and rendered aid to the woman. The driver w…