Delaware Police: Man Charged After Crash, Trooper Assault
MILTON, Del. (AP) — A man was arrested after his truck crashed into a tree and he assaulted two state troopers as emergency workers tried to take him for treatment, Delaware State Police said.
A truck driven by Dylan L. Martin, 23, of Felton, crashed early Sunday, and he was knocked unconscious, officials said in a news release on Monday. Emergency medical workers managed to awaken Martin inside the ambulance, but state police said he became disorderly in the ambulance, began flailing his arms and struck an EMS worker in the chest.
The ambulance crew left the vehicle and called state troopers for assistance, police said. One trooper who responded couldn't control Martin, and a second trooper who came to help was kicked in the chest and fell through the open back door of the ambulance, police said. The trooper sustained minor injuries.
Multiple officers then responded, got Martin under control and he was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Troopers filed eight charges against Martin, including second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with force and driving under the influence.
Martin is free on bond. It's not known if he has an attorney.
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