FLORHAM PARK — A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a serious crash at the intersection of Vreeland and Hanover Roads on Thursday, March 14, at approximately 1:15 p.m. The suspect vehicle, which Florham Park Police were pursuing, crashed into a tree after operating erratically on the shoulder and grass.
The driver, identified as Brian Joseph Blozen, 50, of Toms River, was extracted from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. A passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was also taken to an area hospital but has since been released from custody without charges.
According to authorities, the Florham Park Police initiated the pursuit after identifying the vehicle as stolen. Following the crash, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit was notified, and Blozen was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including:
- 2nd-degree eluding (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2B)
- 3rd-degree receiving stolen property (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-10.2)
- 4th-degree assault by auto (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1C(2))
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2)
- Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10B)
No officers were injured in the incident.
In accordance with New Jersey Attorney General Directive 2019-4, the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has been notified, and a separate team of investigators will independently review the conduct of the Florham Park officers involved in the pursuit.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is handling Blozen’s prosecution as the investigation remains ongoing.
Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
