Toms River Police Officer Brett Hansen, whose extensive injuries in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in January struck an emotional chord and produced an outpouring of support, reaches the end of his struggle to survive.

Officer Brett Hansen (Toms River Police Department)
Officer Brett Hansen (Toms River Police Department)
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Township police, via Facebook, said that Hansen's death at age 28 was unexpected. He had undergone a plethora of surgeries since the off-duty crash on January 4.

Hansen's car hit the back of an 18-wheeler on the northbound side near mile marker 90.5 in Brick, a little after 1 AM. His car left the pavement and hit a guard rail.

The Brick native graduated the Ocean County Police Academy in 2012 and arrived at the Toms River force in 2015, after service in Camden County.

Officer Brett Hansen in a quite moment with a girl he met at Al's Pizza in Toms River (Toms River Police Dept.)
Officer Brett Hansen in a quiet moment with a girl he met at Al's Pizza in Toms River (Toms River Police Dept.)
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After the crash, a series of fundraisers quickly ensued to help finance his medical care. Police cite his "dedication and unwavering love of family" as the stamp of individuality that set him apart and endeared him to friends, family and co-workers alike.

No plans for services have been disclosed.

 

Support for Officer Brett Hansen (Toms River Police Dept.)
Support for Officer Brett Hansen (Toms River Police Dept.)
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