By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Morris County announced the sentencing of Gerald Veneziano, 41, of Belleville, in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on May 31, 2024, in Roxbury.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll stated that on January 6, Veneziano entered guilty pleas to second-degree Reckless Vehicular Homicide and Driving While Under the Influence.
According to MCPO officials, on February 14, the Honorable Robert Hanna, J.S.C. imposed a sentence of six (6) years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA).
Veneziano is also required to pay $8,961 in restitution to the victim’s family, Morris County authorities stated.
MCPO officials said that at approximately 10:30 p.m. on May 31, 2024, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was notified of a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles on Howard Boulevard in Roxbury.
Investigators determined that a southbound 2019 Mazda 3 and a northbound 2021 Chevrolet Silverado collided, according to Morris County officials.
Morris County authorities stated that the driver of the Mazda 3, Jacob Davis (pictured), 19, of Flanders, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Veneziano was extricated from the Silverado, and transported to Morristown Medical Center with serious internal injuries, MCPO officials say.
According to Morris County officials, numerous empty alcohol containers were found in the vicinity of where the Silverado came to rest.
Subsequent investigation revealed that Veneziano was under the influence of alcohol and was operating the Silverado at approximately 90 miles per hour at the time of the collision, MCPO authorities said.