A crash involving an Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy is under investigation following a Saturday evening collision in the village of Manchester.
The incident occurred in the 10 p.m. hour on May 24 at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 6th Street. According to multiple sources, a Sheriff’s Deputy struck a civilian vehicle while traveling at what appeared to be a higher-than-normal rate of speed for a municipal street. The cruiser reportedly failed to stop at a posted stop sign and did not have its lights or siren activated at the time of the crash.
Sources indicate the Deputy was responding to another call, and it is not uncommon for law enforcement officers to deactivate emergency lights and sirens as they approach a scene.
Abby Henschen, who was a passenger in the civilian vehicle, shared on social media following the crash, writing, “We’re both sore as can be and getting checked out.” The second occupant of the vehicle was also evaluated by medical personnel. No serious injuries have been reported.
One of the occupants of the vehicle reported that the Deputy immediately stopped and checked on them to ensure their safety following the collision. The Deputy was medically treated at the scene. As of press time, authorities have declined to identify the Deputy.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. The name of the Deputy involved has not been released by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. According to preliminary information, the Deputy failed to stop at the four-way intersection before striking the other vehicle.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Sunday evening confirming the incident. The department thanked the Manchester Fire and EMS and Ohio State Highway Patrol for their assistance.
The Informer will submit public records requests for dash cam footage, audio from the Adams County Communications Center, and the official crash report to obtain further details.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
