Driver hits sign and leaves scene on Route 17 North

Heard on: Mahwah Fire and EMS Dispatch

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Report of a 450 driver.

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Could be a female driving a black Honda.

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I have the plate comes back to a resident in our town.

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Could be a report of a driver got off Franklin Turnpike from 17.

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17 North hit the sign, lost her mirror, and continued on.

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We had black Honda, New Jersey registration, (number withheld), uniform Papa Lima.

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Ramsey did receive the same call.

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That party is a resident, (number withheld) Alcott Road.

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One received, they believe to be on Franklin Turnpike.

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Negative at this time.

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The caller lost her on Franklin Turnpike.

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He said that she made a right turn.

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He doesn't know what street, but she does come back to Alcott Road.

7/20/2026 07:41 PM

Traffic

Alcott Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hit-and-run involving a black Honda on Route 17 North after exiting near Franklin Turnpike. The vehicle reportedly struck a sign, lost a mirror, and continued driving. The car is believed to be registered to a local resident and may be associated with a nearby residential street.