Catawba County deputy collides with several cars in parking lot after serving off road: Troopers

CATAWBA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Catawba County Sheriff’s deputy was determined to have collided with several cars in a parking lot of a Bandys community business Sunday afternoon, authorities say.

According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Sherrills Ford Road near East Bandys Cross Road. The deputy was reportedly traveling north while proceeding to a call, and attempted to avoid colliding with a vehicle that was exiting the Dollar General parking lot.

The Sheriff’s Office reported that it was a domestic-related call.

The driver of the sheriff’s vehicle, a Dodge Durango, was identified as 23-year-old Jarrett Carl Isaac. Troopers say the maneuver cause the deputy to lose control of the vehicle, crossing the center line, drive off the left side of the road and strike several cars in the Goldmine Store and Grill parking lot, located across the street.

Isaac was transported by EMS to Catawba Valley Medical Center with minor injuries.

Troopers say sheriff’s vehicle did not have emergency equipment activated, and that speed is a contributing factor to the collision.

An occupant of one of the struck parked vehicles received minor injuries.
During the on-scene investigation, the roadway was closed in the area for approximately two hours. Possible charges are pending upon completion of the ongoing investigation and consultation with the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office.

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