Ohio: Deputy hit by car during struggle with suspect
A Clermont County Sheriff's deputy was struck by a car when he and a theft suspect wrestled onto the roadway Monday night in Pierce Township, according to a news release from the Clermont County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy William Brewer was called to the Walmart located at 1815 Ohio Pike for a theft in progress. He followed the suspect vehicle to make a traffic stop near the store's entrance around 10:40 p.m..
The theft suspect, identified as Trent Skeene, 18, was seated in the rear passenger seat. Brewer attempted to arrest Skeene, and was in the process of placing him in handcuffs when Skeene resisted, according to the Clermont County Sheriff's Office.
The two fell to the ground during the struggle before Brewer was hit by a 16-year-old girl driving a 2004 Saturn L300 on eastbound Ohio 125 at an estimated speed of 30 mph, the release stated.
Brewer was able to call for medical assistance after being struck and is being treated for injuries not considered to be life-threatening at Mercy of Anderson Hospital, according to the release.
The deputy is currently under observation at the hospital but is in "good" condition, said Chief Deputy Steve Leahy.
Skeene fled the scene on foot with handcuffs on one of his arms when Brewer was incapacitated in the collision, the release stated.
K9 units were unable to track and locate Skeene initially. He was found by Clermont County deputies around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on Bethel-New Richmond Road and arrested.
Charges haven't been filed in regards to the crash, and alcohol and drugs are not suspected factors. Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.
Skeene is being charged with resisting arrest, a fourth-degree felony. Additional charges are pending review by the Clermont County Prosecutor's Office. He is being held in Clermont County jail on a $150,000 bond.
Four law enforcement officers have been struck by vehicles while making traffic stops or investigating wrecks since Nov. 22.
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