Trooper II Francis J. Bellaran
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey

End of Watch: Thursday, May 23, 1996
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

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

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.

 
Photograph: Trooper II Francis J. Bellaran

Patch image: New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Visit Trooper II Bellaran's memorial at www.ODMP.org