Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on Interstate 80 in Mount Olive Township, New Jersey

Published on July 30, 2018

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Acting Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan of the New Jersey State Police announce the arrest of Chevron B. Rolle, date of birth February 9, 1998, of Far Rockaway, New York, on charges stemming from a motor vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours of July 29, 2018.

It is alleged that on the morning of July 29th, Chevron Rolle was the driver of a motor vehicle involved in a single vehicle crash that occurred near mile post 26 of Interstate 80 Westbound in Mount Olive Township. The investigation revealed that there was one other passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The passenger, who was later identified as Maneya Green, date of birth March 10, 2000, of New York City, New York, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

It is further alleged that after the crash, Rolle initially provided false information to the responding officers regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash and the occupants of the vehicle. In addition, Rolle exhibited signs of being under the influence.

Rolle has been charged by way of Warrant-Complaint with one count of Reckless Vehicular Homicide, a crime of the second degree, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5a; one count of Obstructing Administration of Law, a crime of the fourth degree, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1a, and one count of Possession of Marijuana, a disorderly persons offense in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a.

Members of the New Jersey State Police and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit contributed to this investigation.

A complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless he is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The Defendant is scheduled for a first appearance in Morris County Superior Court on July 29, 2018.

Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact the New Jersey State Police at (973) 347-1001 or the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200.

Any press inquiries can be directed to Peter DiGennaro at (973) 829-8159 or pdigennaro@co.morris.nj.us.