Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland, Jr. confirm charges against 62-year-old Debra Boucher in connection with a motor vehicle crash that occurred on June 26, in Rockaway Township.
On the day of the crash, sometime around 9:41 p.m., a serious single vehicle crash occurred in the area of 21 Upper Hibernia Road, Rockaway Township.
Upon arrival, responding officers found a disabled vehicle - a 2001 red Chevrolet - driven by Debra A. Boucher, 62, of Rockaway.
The vehicle, was occupied by Deborah and her son, James Boucher.
Both occupants sustained serious bodily injuries at a result of this incident. James Boucher was transported via helicopter to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Debra Boucher was also transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of her injuries.
However on June 29, James Boucher was succumbed to his injuries.
Charged against Debra Boucher have been upgraded to assault by auto, a crime of the third degree, as well as endangering an incompetent person, a disorderly persons offense. She was also charged with various motor vehicle summons, including operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, driving while intoxicated in a school zone, failure to maintain lanes, failure to wear safety equipment, careless driving and reckless driving.
This matter continues to be investigated by the Rockaway Township Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit.
At this time, there are no additional charges, which is subject to change as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Rockaway Township Police Department at (973) 625-4000 and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200.
Update: On today’s date, July 1, the Honorable James DeMarzo, J.S.C. authorized a warrant-complaint charging Debra Boucher with death by auto, a crime of the second degree. Bail was set at $200,000 with no 10% option.