Gloucester Township Police Media Release- Impaired Driver Charged with Eluding after a Pursuit with Gloucester Township Police
On May 18, 2023, at approximately 7:10 pm, Gloucester Township Police Communications were alerted to a possible impaired driver operating a small red sport utility vehicle with heavy front end damage. An additional caller reported that the driver struck a vehicle on Bethany Lane. As officers were dispatched to the area, additional calls were received for the vehicle being operated recklessly.
Officers located the vehicle near the Black Horse Pike and Lower Landing Road and a motor vehicle stop was attempted utilizing lights and sirens. The driver failed to stop and continued to operate the vehicle at speeds between 10 to 15 mph where it struck an oncoming vehicle on the Black Horse Pike. The driver continued to refuse to stop and traveled up Somerdale Road and into the Broadmoor neighborhood. The vehicle eventually came to a stop on Orchard Avenue and officers were able to safely remove the driver from the vehicle.
The driver, Ronald Rosen, initially showed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was transported to the hospital for treatment. No one was injured during this incident.
The incident is still under investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Department. At this time Mr. Rosen is being charged with Driving while Intoxicated and Eluding, a crime of the second degree. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
The Gloucester Township Police Department reminds you to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over."
Arrested:
Ronald Rosen
2000 Block of South Percy Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
