Hit-and-run reported at BJ’s parking lot, East Rutherford NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a single-car accident occurred in the BJ’s parking lot near NJ-17 in East Rutherford. The driver called for responders, waiting in the second row. The incident was later determined to be a hit-and-run, meaning the responsible driver left the scene without stopping or providing information.
Audio|Heard on: East Rutherford Fire and Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:12
Transcript:
00:00
Can you go to that location for the minor vehicle accident?
00:03
It's going to be BJ's parking lot, single car accident.
00:08
(Name withheld) said (she/he) is in the second row.
00:09
(Name withheld) will be looking for you to wave you down.
00:16
I received and route one.
00:20
And after you're done there, I just need you to swing by the dumpsters by Starbucks.
00:24
Report of a person screaming at cars.
00:32
All right, received.
00:39
Battalion 1's back in quarters in service.
00:45
Thirty-seven.
00:53
Rescue is back in quarters.
00:55
Three, I'll be in the area.
00:58
Received.
01:03
Seven ten is available.
01:12
Engine thirty-nine.
01:17
Engine two is available returning.
01:22
Received engine forty.
01:27
One zero broad.
01:29
(Name withheld) has items in (her/his) vehicle that need to be delivered to (her/his) son.
01:36
Broad.
01:43
Watch my, they'll be out there at MPN Patterson.
01:48
Where is it?
01:54
Five eight.
01:57
Got it.
02:00
Sergeant, if you could just change this to a motor vehicle accident hit and run[1].
02:10
Received. I have it as a hit and run[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
hit and run: Vehicle collision where the driver leaves the scene without stopping or providing information
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
NJ-17 130 NJ-17, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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