Traffic & Transit

One Dead After Route 17 Motorcycle Crash In Paramus

A motorcyclist died Wednesday night on Route 17 in Paramus, according to police.

PARAMUS, NJ — One person has died following a Wednesday night motorcycle crash on Route 17 in Paramus, according to multiple reports.

Both NJ.com and Northjersey.com report that Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg confirmed that the motorcyclist lost control and crashed into a northbound guardrail. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

According to a Paramus Police Department Facebook post, only the left lane of traffic will be open until further notice.

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