22-05-2025
New Jersey man ‘intentionally' drove into oncoming traffic, prosecutor says
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. (PIX11) — A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly intentionally causing a serious crash on the Bergen Turnpike on May 21, the Bergen County Prosecutor announced Thursday.
The incident happened before 9:41 a.m. in Ridgefield Park.
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Patrick J. McArdle of Ridgefield Park was charged with second-degree aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
McArdle was driving north on the Bergen Turnpike Wednesday morning when he crossed into the southbound lane and hit an oncoming Toyota Corolla, prosecutors say.
McArdle and the driver of the Corolla, an 84-year-old, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. McArdle remains hospitalized in police custody, prosecutors say.
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