Tractor-trailer crash in New Jersey blamed on road rage

Wednesday, August 29, 2018
MAHWAH, N.J. (WPVI) -- New dash cam video shows a frightening tractor-trailer crash in North Jersey that may have been the result of road rage.

It happened near Mahwah, Bergen County last Thursday.
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According to police, an SUV driver claimed the tractor-trailer was being driven aggressively and changing lanes recklessly.

The SUV driver pulled in front of the tractor-trailer and hit the brakes in an effort to slow it down and prevent an accident, police say.

The driver of the tractor-trailer lost control, hit a median, flipped and slid across the travel lanes of Route 17.

Both drivers were cited for reckless and careless driving.



There were no serious injuries.
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Police released the video to underscore the dangers of road rage.

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