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Taxi Driver Falls Asleep; Crashes into Utility Pole

Oct 9, 2015

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The taxi was owned by Ensling, LLC, Morristown

PARSIPPANY — Mr. James Vanni, 67, Hackettstown, was travelling east on Long Ridge Road when he fell asleep, drove off roadway to the right and impacted a utility pole. Mr. Vanni, sustained moderate injury to his right lower arm. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance arrived at the scene and treated Mr. Vanni on scene.

The taxi owned by Ensling, LLC, Morristown, was towed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing.

The accident occurred at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.

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Frank L. Cahill

Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, President of Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.