Crime & Safety

Car Crashes into Hackettstown Building

No injuries in crash.

A 2002 Ford Explorer  crashed into the side of a medical offices building in Hackettstown Wednesday, causing the building to be temporarily evacuated.

Police said the crash happened at 10:50 a.m., when the Explorer's 63-year-old driver was trying to park, and accidentally stepped on the gas, instead of the break.

There were no injuries, and no summonses were issued, police said.

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The Hackettstown Fire Department, Hackettstown Rescue Squad and the Hackettstown building inspector ann responded to the scene.


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