Trooper II Francis J. Bellaran
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey
End of Watch: Thursday, May 23, 1996

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 4429

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, May 20, 1996
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Bellaran succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 20, 1996. He was attempting to stop a speeding motorcycle when he crashed and sustained fatal injuries.

The motorcycle he was attempting to stop turned out to be stolen. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Trooper Bellaran's death.

Trooper Bellaran had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, 7-week-old son, and 3-year-old daughter.