Bergen Woman, 28, Dies After Getting Hit By Tow Truck: Police

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A 28-year-old Ridgefield woman died after she was hit by a tow truck while crossing the street in her hometown Saturday, police said.

The woman, who police did not identify, was crossing Broad Avenue when she was hit by a 1999 Chevrolet C600 flatbed tow truck, said Ridgefield police Deputy Chief Robert Meurer.

Police responded to the scene at about 9:15 a.m. after getting a call about the hit, Meurer said.

Police and emergency medical service personnel provided emergency first aid to the woman. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center where she subsequently died of her injuries, Meurer said.

The driver of the tow truck remained on scene.

Police are investigating the accident. Anyone who may have seen it is asked to call the Ridgefield Police Department at 201-943-5210, ext. 5021. Anyone who leaves a voicemail should provide their name and phone number, Meurer said.

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