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Deputy Cori Winch – Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2019, Deputy Winch fell asleep at the wheel while returning to the station after his overnight shift. His vehicle crossed the double yellow line, colliding head-on with a car driven by Susan Harrington, who was killed instantly. The Attorney General’s Office declined to press charges, stating that the failure to perceive a risk does not give rise to criminal liability. A lawsuit filed by Harrington’s wife against Washington County was settled out of court.

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