Posted on 04/22/2008 7:01:07 PM PDT by buccaneer81
Fight at scene of crash tragic, Circleville official says Dad charged with misconduct for wrestling with deputy as crews worked to extricate son Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:52 PM By Randy Ludlow The Columbus Dispatch Adam Carter Adam Carter It unfolded March 25 along London Road in Pickaway County.
Sixteen-year-old Adam Carter was driving to school when his car crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a dump truck.
Paul Carter soon arrived. As he ran toward his son's crushed car, he was intercepted by Sgt. Cory Bachnicki.
Bachnicki said he told the man to stay back, to let the emergency crew go about its job of freeing Adam.
Carter shoved Bachnicki several times, yelling that he would have to be shot to be kept from his son, the sergeant said.
Carter continued trying to push past, Bachnicki said, and they started wrestling on the ground.
Carter, 46, ended up in handcuffs in a cruiser and later was charged with misconduct at an emergency scene, a misdemeanor.
Bachnicki suffered an injury to his left rotator cuff and cuts to a knee and hand. His shirt lapel was ripped and his radio microphone was broken.
Adam, a popular kid whose bright red hair made him stand out at Westfall High School, was flown to a Columbus hospital. He died about five hours later.
After burying his son, Paul Carter pleaded not guilty to the charge in Circleville Municipal Court.
Today, Circleville Law Director Gary Kenworthy talked with Carter's attorney about what is to become of the charge. It carries a sentence of up to six months in jail.
“It's tragic all the way around,” Kenworthy said. “I can understand both sides of the circumstances.
“I'll discuss the case with the officer and see what his thoughts are now on whether the case should go forward.”
Carter's attorney, John Farthing of Circleville, did not return telephone calls yesterday. Carter could not be reached for comment.
Sheriff Dwight Radcliff is not without sympathy for the family. However, he still believes Carter crossed the line.
“It was the last thing in the world we wanted to do, but we had a situation there with someone's life at stake. We feel bad about it, but we have a job to do.”
rludlow@dispatch.org
That happened a long time ago, around 1952. Doc Daffin was the Sheriff tho I don’t recall seeing any deputies. To this day, when driving through Southport I have a mild feeling of dislike for the place.
I saw nothing in the story that indicated power lines. Looks like a head-on in the middle of the road.
Prayers up for this man and his family.
The charge should be dropped.
Tough sh^& ... stay out of a dad's way when he's in this situation.
circlevilleherald.com has an article and a photo of the scene. It stated that power lines fell on the dump truck.
Understandable.
Years ago, during my divorce, with a nasty custody fight going on, my ex moved to another county and I had a few run-ins with the local LEOs there. All I wanted was to have contact with my son. I still have anger toward the whole department.
She is doing VERY well at this point, she had great care and God's hand. I only wish this Dad, and so many others could have had the same outcome. This situation has changed me, but even being through this, I could not imagine what this Dad, and so many others have to live with. These people are truly special.
Leave it to the Dispatch to omit the details.
He could have probably charged my Daddy with attempted assault on the drunk's friends but did what was right instead.
You must have just got out of bed. How’s the Green Zone?
As Archie and Edith sang, "Those Were The Days."
I don't work in the Green Zone, though. I work at a FOB just on the other side of the river in the Rusafa District.
Have a great vacation!
One law for the master race and one law for the little people. Think about that before you reelect the next joke of a sheriff.
Well, no...there were trained rescuers there, and dad would have only been in the way.
tragic. Prayers for all involved.
I doubt the Dad would have interfered with the EMS. He just needed to be there. I used to work at an ER. During codes we would try to take people to another area. Most were more than willing. A few insisted on staying and we let them. I never had one of them interfere with care. The father should have been supported if he refused to stay back or released immediately afterwards if he was out of control. This officer needs to ask...if he had been in his shoes...what would he have done.
This is what you get when you have bureaucrats with guns. They become your master.
Best.
Even if I could do nothing else, I would want to be with my son praying with/for him.
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