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Pedestrian Struck by Car: Harrison Avenue & Route 280 Eastbound Ramp accident harrison nj harrison police department john ogiela route 280 Jul 13, 2024

 On July 3, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a car at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the Route 280 Eastbound Ramp. The vehicle that hit the pedestrian left the scene of the accident, prompting immediate concern and action from witnesses and authorities.

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Early Morning Accident Shakes Harrison: Vehicle Crashes into Storefront accident harrison building department harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police harrison police department Jun 02, 2024

A morning drive turned chaotic in Harrison on Saturday, June 1, 2024, when a vehicle plowed into an unoccupied storefront following a two-car collision. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:30 AM in the center of Town at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Frank E. Rodgers...

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Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Harrison NJ: Joint Investigation Underway accident fatality harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new jersey state police route 280 state police Aug 29, 2023

A somber mood envelops the town of Harrison following a tragic accident on Sunday, August 27, 2023, where a bicyclist was fatally struck by a car. The incident occurred at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the on-ramp to Route 280 East.

Initial reports suggest that the driver of the vehicle...

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Harrison Avenue Building Stops Dump Truck accident dump truck dwi harrison police under influence drugs Feb 07, 2022

(February 2, 2022, Harrison NJ)  A Harrison Avenue building stopped a dump truck whose driver was under the influence of alcohol and/or a narcotic drug but not before taking out three parked vehicles.  The photo above taken by Karolina Espinoza and posted on Facebook showed the...

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