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Citation issued in accident involving Sheriff's personnel

By Howard B. Owens

A Sheriff's Office youth officer involved in an accident on Route 33 in Stafford on Tuesday has been cited for alleged failure to yield the right of way, according to an accident report released by the department.

John Dehm, driving a county-owned 2009 Chevy sedan, was southbound on Mill Road at 4:55 p.m., when he approached a yield sign at Route 33. He said he stopped and checked both ways but did not see a vehicle on Route 33.

His car struck the passenger's side front tire of a 2011 Lincoln SUV, which skidded off the south shoulder and struck a concrete foundation of a demolished building.

The report says that a utility pole near the intersection may have obstructed Dehm's view.

Vicki J. McKeirnan, 62, of Batavia, suffered minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to UMMC.

The accident was investigated by Sgt. Ron Meides.

Previously: Sheriff's car involved in accident at Route 33 and Mill Road, Stafford

Kyle Couchman

LOL Ed yeah it's interesting that where people were saying the Deputy would not be charged because he was a cop. Now that he has been ticketed now all I hear are crickets.

Oct 1, 2014, 8:36pm Permalink
Kyle Slocum

But, but, but... Only those human beings who are perfect and without error can ever be police officers. /sarcasm

The only people who believe the above bit of tripe are people who have always wanted to be police officers (God forbid they actually get the job) and those who hate all police officers for failing to be perfect beings. Think about it.

The only way one smelly-assed human being can effectively police other smelly-assed human beings is for them to recognize their own humanity. Absent of that self awareness, they are the stereotype and what they do actually undermines civilization as much as the idiots who demand they be perfect do.

Error happens. It is not evil, it is human.

Oct 1, 2014, 10:04pm Permalink

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