Headlines 30 March 2023

Driver charged after 7-year-old dies in ATV crash in Scioto County

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Scioto County Sheriff's Office

Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman reports that on Sunday, March 26 at approximately 3:45 p.m., his office received multiple 911 calls of an ATV crash at Doctor Singleton Park in West Portsmouth.

Initial reports called into 911 advised that the ATV had struck a wire, which caused the operator and passenger to be ejected from the ATV. Deputies, along with EMS from Portsmouth Ambulance, responded to the scene.

Both the passenger and operator were transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center for treatment. A 7-year-old, from Portsmouth, was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, where he passed away from injuries sustained in this crash.

Jeremy Daniel Bryant, 42, of Portsmouth, was transferred to Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Detectives with the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office responded to Grant Medical Center to obtain a statement from Mr. Bryant.

Bryant was arrested at Grant Medical Center on charges of involuntary manslaughter, a felony of the first degree; child endangerment, a felony of the third degree; and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Mr. Bryant will be transported back to Scioto County once a Rule 4 hearing is completed in Franklin County.

Additional evidence will be presented to a Scioto County grand jury for consideration of additional charges.

Anyone with any information may contact Captain Woodford at 740-354-7306.
 

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