Boy Struck By Falling Pole In Lodi Dies
The boy and his friend were apparently trying to hang a scooter from a pole when the weight of it sent the pole crashing down on them, killing one.
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The boy and his friend were apparently trying to hang a scooter from a pole when the weight of it sent the pole crashing down on them, killing one.
A Bergen County 6-year-old was seriously injured Thursday night in a freak accident. It appears a heavy, metal pole fell and crushed the boy.
A Honda Civic that broke down in the center lane burst into flames after being hit by a Ford pickup truck around 11 p.m., police said.
Authorities say the licenses were sold to unauthorized persons for thousands of dollars out of the East Orange, Edison, Jersey City, Lodi and North Bergen motor vehicle offices.
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Lodi Police Chief Vincent Caruso said he didn't his wife to get any special treatment because of who she is.
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