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GRANVILLE -- Charges have been filed against a McVeytown man who police say struck a fire policeman, causing serious bodily harm.
Granville Township Police said on Aug. 21, Brandon Detweiler, 34, struck 55-year-old Troy Reinhart, with his vehicle, at the intersection of state Route 522 Business and Peace Drive.
The report says Detweiler was cited with failing to yield in an emergency response area, failing to obey persons directing traffic, speeding and careless driving.
According to the report, the fire department was on scene at Forest Hills Apartments investigating a possible electric fire. State Route 522 Business had been shut down by fire department personnel to assist fire equipment leaving Peace Drive, when Detweiler failed to stop, striking Reinhart with his vehicle.
Reinhart sustained intense injuries and was transported to Hershey Medical Center by medical helicopter. Reinhart has since been released from the hospital and is now in a rehabilitation center.
Reinhart was recently released from the hospital and is now receiving treatment in a rehabilitation center.