Roseland, NJ — June 20, 2025, Officer Mark Miller and four others were injured due to a transit bus accident around 4:12 p.m. on Livingston Avenue.
According to current details about the accident, it happened at the intersection of Livingston Avenue and Prudential Drive.
Investigators said that Officer Mark Miller was in a marked vehicle and on-duty at the time while at the Livingston and Prudential intersection. A transit bus allegedly ran the light, resulting in a collision with the police vehicle.
Officer Miller reportedly was seriously injured and had to be flown to a hospital. The bus driver and three people onboard had apparently minor injuries. Authorities now allege that the bus driver engaged in reckless behavior. They’ve reportedly recommended charges, including 4th degree assault by auto.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
People sometimes get tripped up when government vehicles are involved in a crash. At the end of the day, though, there still need to be answers about how and why this all happened. That will likely involve a look at the bus driver’s phone records, video from the bus, drug and alcohol tests, and other typical possible factors.
However, investigations also should look at details behind the scenes. Was this driver adequately trained? Did they have a history of reckless behavior? Were there issues with scheduling or other aspects of this job that made it more likely drivers would make mistakes?
At the end of the day, seeing someone held accountable and getting answers for the victims and families involved are important outcomes. But more than that, if there’s an opportunity to prevent future accidents, that, too, needs to be considered.
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