HARRISBURG, PA — A Cumberland County deputy sheriff is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a high-speed head-on crash while on duty that seriously injured a 71-year-old man, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced.
Deputy Ian Greene, 30, was charged Monday with felony aggravated assault by vehicle, misdemeanor reckless endangerment, and multiple summary traffic violations stemming from the April 15, 2024, collision in Monroe Township. Greene was behind the wheel of his marked sheriff’s vehicle when he collided head-on with an oncoming car after passing traffic at 83 mph on a two-lane road.
Key Points
- Deputy Ian Greene was charged with felony aggravated assault by vehicle and other offenses.
- He allegedly passed three cars at 83 mph before striking an oncoming vehicle head-on.
- The 71-year-old driver suffered internal injuries and was hospitalized for weeks.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Greene had activated his lights and sirens before overtaking three vehicles on Trindle Road. He was traveling westbound in the opposing lane when he crested a hill and struck the eastbound vehicle. Police say he turned off the sirens moments before impact.
Attorney General Sunday condemned the conduct in a statement, saying, “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.”
The elderly victim suffered internal injuries and required an extended stay in a medical facility for recovery. No further updates were provided on the man’s current condition.
Legal proceedings underway
Greene, a Carlisle resident, turned himself in on Monday and was arraigned the same afternoon. He was released on $50,000 unsecured bail.
Due to Greene’s employment as a deputy sheriff, the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office referred the case to the Office of Attorney General. Senior Deputy Attorney General Joseph Sembrot will prosecute the case.