Parsippany Burger Joint Holds Fundraiser For Injured Sanitation Worker

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A local burger chain is rallying beside the family of a Parsippany garbage man who lost his leg while on the job.

Fuddrucker's, located at 3159 Route 46 East, says it will donate 15 percent of all of its sales from July 9 to July 12 to Anthony Shandra and his family.

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Customers just need to show the flyer below when purchasing their food for 15 percent to be donated to the Shandra family.

In April, police were called to the area of Vail Road and Arnold Drive on reports of an accident involving a garbage truck.

Authorities found that a sanitation worker, later identified as 48-year-old Shandra, was loading trash into the rear of the truck when a Nissan Altima struck him, according to police.

The Nissan, driven by a 29-year-old man, caused Shandra to be pinned between the vehicles, crushing him, police said.

No criminal charges have been filed against the Nissan driver at this time, police say.

First responders rendered life-saving care to Shandra, and he was rushed to Morristown Medical Center to undergo emergency surgery for "severe injuries to his lower extremities."

Officials say Shandra lost his leg as a result of the collision.

Now, the community is rallying beside the sanitation worker in several different capacities.

A GoFundMe launched to support his family has raised more than $84,000 as of Thursday afternoon.

Additionally, Shandra's union is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in September to assist Shandra and his family.

Furthermore, the township has rallied by Shandra's side, with Mayor Pulkit Desai riding along with the sanitation crew to get a better idea of the job and its safety measures, while advocating for the Vision Zero initiative, a "comprehensive roadway safety program focused on engineering, enforcement, education, and community engagement."

Another Parsippany restaurant, Gourmet Cafe, held a similar fundraiser this week to support Shandra.

Now, the burger chain is lending a hand. Fuddrucker's is opens daily at 11 a.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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