Franklin Borough, NJ—May 27, 2024: A collision involving a patrol SUV and a Honda Prelude occurred around 2:41 p.m.
According to the FRANKLIN BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT, the accident took place at the intersection of Main Street and Oak Avenue. The patrol vehicle was responding to an emergency call when it struck the Honda Prelude, which was traveling westbound.
Emergency responders, including the FRANKLIN BOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT and PARAMUS EMS, arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. Two individuals in the Honda, ages 34 and 29, were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No injuries were reported for the officers in the patrol vehicle.
Authorities confirmed that both vehicles were towed from the scene due to significant damage. Main Street was closed for approximately two hours while the accident was cleared and an investigation was conducted.
The FRANKLIN BOROUGH POLICE are handling the investigation, and no further details are available at this time. Witnesses reported seeing the patrol vehicle with lights activated before the collision.