State troopers have identified the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office deputy involved in a multi-vehicle crash while responding to a 911 call.
Jarrett Carl Isaac, 23, was driving a 2023 Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Dodge Durango north on Sherrills Ford Road near East Bandys Cross Road around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Christopher Casey said in a news release.
Isaac tried to avoid a vehicle exiting the Dollar General Parking lot at 5954 Sherrills Ford Road. Isaac lost control of the Durango, crossed the center line, drove off the left side of the road and struck three parked cars, Casey said.
The cars were parked at The Gold Mine Store & Grill located at 5949 Sherrills Ford Road, Casey said.
Casey said Isaac was responding to a call and was not using lights or a siren. Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Major Aaron Turk said the call was related to a domestic disturbance where a person called 911, said they needed help and then hung up.
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Casey said speed was a contributing factor in the crash. Casey did not have an estimated speed as of Monday afternoon. He said troopers are still investigating. The speed limit on the road is 45 mph, Casey said.
Isaac was taken from the scene in an ambulance, Casey said. Turk said Isaac had serious but non-life-threatening injuries. An occupant in one of the parked cars reported minor injuries, Casey said.
Possible charges are pending upon completion of the investigation and consultation with the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office, Casey said.
The Durango was a total loss. Turk said it will cost $55,000 to purchase a new Durango with all of the police equipment installed.