Henry County Sheriffs Deputy injured when vehicle is struck on icy highway

According to Sheriff J. Kent Oberkrom on Sunday, April 1, 2018, Deputy Robert Osman was working traffic control for a motor vehicle crash on Highway 13 south of Clinton, when an approaching vehicle lost control on the slick pavement and struck the rear end of the Deputy Osman’s patrol car.

Deputy Osman had just returned to his patrol vehicle after assisting another crash victim, when his patrol vehicle was struck. The crash occurred about 3:37 p.m. Several slide offs and crashes had been reported during that time on Highway 13 south of Clinton.

Deputy Osman received minor injuries and was transported to Golden Valley Hospital by Sheriff’s Office personnel. The occupants of the other vehicle also reported minor injuries