Traffic & Transit

Crash Causes Partial Closure On Route 80, By Paterson

A car crashed into the divider in the left lane, causing some partial closures and traffic slowdowns.

The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on westbound I-80 close to milepost 59.
The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on westbound I-80 close to milepost 59. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

PATERSON, NJ — A crash was causing problems on the I-80 on Thursday morning, New Jersey State Police said.

The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on westbound I-80 close to milepost 59, by Paterson and caused partial closures to the lanes.

A Honda Civic crashed into the divider on the left lane, and later complained of chest pains. Police couldn't say whether the driver was transported to the hospital.

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State Troopers investigated and the road was cleared at 8:11 a.m.

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