SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The fire chief of Marion County has been cited for a traffic violation after he crashed his speeding SUV into oncoming traffic on the way to a fire on New Year’s Eve.
Marion County Fire Chief Kevin Henson was cited for illegal operation of an emergency vehicle. According to a Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigation, Henson reached speeds of 62 mph in a department 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Henson was seriously injured in the late-morning crash but is recovering.
Henson was driving with his lights and sirens on and was trying to pass a truck when the two vehicles collided and his vehicle rolled.
The fire at a construction company building was controlled within two hours. There were no serious injuries in the fire.
