Police Officer Seriously Injured In Essex County Crash, Officials Say

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A police officer in the Essex County town of Roseland was taken to the hospital late Friday with serious injuries after a motor vehicle crash, said local officials.

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"At approximately 4 p.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred involving a Roseland police officer," said Mayor James Spango in a message late on Friday. "The Borough asks that you keep the officer and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Updates from the Borough will be released as needed."

The accident occurred at Livingston Avenue and Becker Farm Road, Spango said. Several roads cross near that intersection.

Officer Identified, Fundraiser Begins

Other police identified the officer as Mark Miller and said his injuries "have left the family facing unimaginable emotional and financial hardship."

Spango said in a followup message to the public that Miller had undergone surgery and was still in the hospital.

“Surgery was successfully performed on the involved officer Friday night," he said. "Although the officer's condition is improving, it is still serious. The
Borough would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support."

The fundraiser ad raised more than $30,000 by Monday.

The description said, "During what began as a routine day, Officer Mark Miller was seriously injured in a devastating incident involving law enforcement. The injuries sustained have left the family facing unimaginable emotional and financial hardship.

"All donations will go directly to help cover medical bills, mental health counseling, lost income, recovery expenses, his 2 year old daughter Mia and daily living needs as they navigate the road ahead. No one should have to endure this kind of pain alone."

While officials did not release details of the accident, a state police officers' union posted a photo of a police car so badly destroyed that half of the word "police" is missing.

Patch will update this story when more information is available. The fundraiser is here.