HARRISBURG, PA — A deputy sheriff from Cumberland County has been charged with multiple offenses following a high-speed on-duty crash last year that resulted in serious injuries to another driver, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Ian Greene, 30, of Carlisle, is facing felony charges of aggravated assault by vehicle, as well as misdemeanor reckless endangerment and several traffic violations. These charges stem from an April 15, 2024, incident in which Greene, while operating a sheriff’s vehicle on duty, allegedly caused a head-on collision with a 71-year-old motorist.
The crash occurred on Trindle Road when Greene, traveling westbound in a marked vehicle, activated his lights and sirens to pass traffic. Officials allege he reached speeds of up to 83 mph while overtaking three vehicles in the opposing lane. As he approached the crest of a hill, Greene collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle after deactivating his siren moments before the crash.
The injured man suffered significant internal injuries and required weeks of treatment in an inpatient medical facility.
During Monday’s announcement of the charges, Attorney General Sunday stressed the breach of duty implicit in the allegations. “Law enforcement officers have a duty to protect the communities they serve. Meanwhile, this defendant’s alleged actions caused a vehicle collision and serious injuries to a man, while endangering other drivers on the roadway, people he was sworn to protect,” Sunday said.
The Office of Attorney General accepted the case following a referral from the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, which sought to avoid potential conflicts of interest given Greene’s position within county law enforcement.
Legal proceedings are now underway after Greene surrendered himself on Monday. He was arraigned with bail set at $50,000 unsecured.
The case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Joseph Sembrot. Officials have not disclosed further details on Greene’s driving record or whether similar incidents may have been investigated previously.
It is important to note that all charges against Greene are allegations at this stage, and under the law, he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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