Crime & Safety

Delays Reported Following Rt. 17 Crash In Paramus

The crash occurred in the area of Midland Avenue and A&S Drive.

PARAMUS, NJ – Drivers faced delays on Route 17 in Paramus following a motor vehicle accident Monday afternoon, according to police.

The crash involving a tractor trailer occurred on Route 17 north in the area of Midland Avenue and A&S Drive and required lane closures while emergency services respond to the scene. As of 2:45 p.m., 10 to 15 minute delays were still being reported on Route 17 south due to rubbernecking, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Additional information was not immediately available from Paramus police.

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