Vehicle crashes into cemetery fence; driver flees on foot, Totowa NJ
TrafficA vehicle crashed into the fence at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery near Shepard's Lane. The vehicle was found unoccupied with the driver and rear doors open. The driver likely fled on foot. A tow truck was requested after the key to the vehicle was found. The vehicle appears totaled due to the damage to the fence and the crash.
Audio|Source: Totowa Police, Fire and EMS
04:44
Transcript:
00:00
She got a flag down.
00:02
Individual reported a possible motor vehicle crash into the cemetery by Shepard's Lane.
00:08
I'll let you know.
00:11
What's that for?
00:18
Five, I'll be out with it.
00:25
Time for, which cemetery is it?
00:31
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, I'm not sure how he got into the cemetery, but the driver side door and rear driver's side door both open. He might have fled.
00:41
Hey, let me know we, uh,
00:43
where the crash, huh? Come back to the police.
00:51
Sat for.
00:55
All right, not I'm headed.
01:02
All right, vehicle's unoccupied. Uh,
01:06
someone could just bring a key because the vehicle's trapped, is at the cemetery.
01:14
Stop for.
01:18
I'll come up and get it.
01:25
Nick,
01:27
where's the plate come back to?
01:34
Nick, I'm heading your way.
01:36
What cemetery is it?
01:40
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
01:42
It's right across some Playa Bowls.
01:44
It looks like he crashed down by Jolades into the fence and I guess you drove through the property.
01:51
T. I'm on my left.
01:59
Five, New Jersey, you're ready.
02:07
Cut.
02:11
Fox 6D.
02:13
Romeo, Lima,
02:14
Sierra.
02:23
Nick, I'm trying to get the key. I'm trying to find it. You said it's wholly separate.
02:29
Affirmative.
02:32
And a vehicle appears to be unoccupied right now.
02:39
Affirmative.
02:40
Looks like they fled the scene.
02:47
LT, does that reg? Come back on file?
02:55
Yeah, still trying to run it, wait for the sign.
02:58
The computer fell up.
03:07
Sean, it looks like he struck the fence coming up on your right by Jabotis.
03:15
Yep, sure did.
03:22
LT, when you get a chance, you can start a hook here as well, vehicles totaled.
03:28
Ronnie, I'll call for a tow truck as soon as we're able to find that key. I got it.
03:40
Hey Nick, we got the key here. I've got the key here.
03:43
I'll be calling for a tow truck. Okay, listen.
03:49
Careful.
03:55
Any date that vehicle comes out of a mistake.
04:00
It's valid for a few more days.
04:03
October 2025 expires.
04:06
Got a link in four-door color black there.
04:12
Affirmative.
04:21
Operator is also valid.
04:26
Check that the registered owner.
04:30
Tap 4.
04:38
LT, see if we also have a contact on file for Holyship.
04:42
Maybe somebody can come out, assess the damage and stuff.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery South, 52 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512
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