Crash injured Ottawa County K-9, partner
An Ottawa County Sheriff's Office K-9 deputy and his canine partner sustained moderate injuries early Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Zeeland Township.
ZEELAND TWP. – An Ottawa County Sheriff's Office K-9 deputy and his canine partner sustained moderate injuries early Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Zeeland Township. According to the sheriff's office, the incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. on Nov. 6. The deputy was traveling westbound on Chicago Drive near Byron Road, responding to an active call for service involving a subject expressing homicidal ideations. The patrol vehicle's emergency lights and sirens were activated at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Emergency responders transported the deputy to an area hospital, where he is being treated for moderate injuries and is expected to recover. The deputy's K-9 partner was also taken to a veterinarian for treatment and is likewise expected to make a full recovery. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Capt. Jake Sparks stated that no further information is available at this time as the investigation continues.
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